Synonym: hi-viz
Visibility features:
(1) bright color
(2) reflective material
(3) retro-reflective tape (contains miniature glass beads that reflect and focus light at night)
The ANSI/ISEA 107-2015 standards recognize types of use:
(1) Type O: off-road use (not exposed to traffic)
(2) Type R: roadway use
(3) Type P: public safety (law enforcement, emergency or incident responder)
ANSI 107 Classes: I to III
Class I
• Low risk environment with separation from vehicles and non-complex background.
• Traffic up to 25 mph.
• Simple vest.
Class II
• Intermediate risk environment with visibility in poor weather conditions.
• Traffic exceeding 25 mph.
• Between simple vest and full coverage.
Class III
• High risk environment requiring maximum visibility in all conditions.
• Traffic exceeding 50 mph.
• Covers torso and extremities.
where:
• FR indicates flame retardant
• Additional standards must be met for electrical workers, fire fighters and other groups.
