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What You Need to Know About High-Visibility Vests

High visibility vests are necessary for a lot of workers to stay safe on the job. In the workplace, they are used by construction tradesmen, warehouse workers, and first responders, among other professions. They are also used by truck drivers, loggers, and hunters, just to name a few. Their reflective properties increase their visibility, which in turn improves the safety of the worker. There are many different kinds of hi vis vests, each with its own set of requirements. Generally, a high-visibility vest has two main components: the fluorescent material and the retroreflective materials. The fluorescent material provides maximum contrast against most backgrounds. For a high-visibility vest to be compliant, the fluorescent material must cover a certain surface area of the garment. Fluorescent materials are most visible in the daylight, but they are not effective when the daylight is bright. The best option for a high-visibility vest in a low-light environment is to use a retro-reflective material. These types of materials are able to reflect light back at the original source, thus providing the best contrast. However, they are not as visible as non-fluorescent materials. If you are looking for a hi-vis vest that is not made with fluorescent materials, you might want to look at black high-visibility clothing instead. Several different ANSI standards govern the design and construction of high-visibility vests. ANSI/ISEA 107, established by the International Safety Equipment Association, sets performance testing criteria for these types of materials. It establishes five performance classes and sets out requirements for how much of a specific color of fabric must be made into a garment. Each class is designed for a different range of activities. The Class 2 hi-vis vest, for example, is generally worn by road workers in highway zones and by employees working as flaggers, as well as by those who work around traffic. This type of clothing also contains sleeves with retroreflective tape, which allows the wearer to maintain the best visibility in their full range of motion. The ANSI standard for high-visibility clothing breaks down the amount of fluorescent material and retroreflective material that must be included in a garment. The standard also requires a certain percentage of these two components to be present on the front and the back of the vest when the vest is laid flat. Most high-visibility apparel is primarily yellow or orange. This is because fluorescent materials are more noticeable during the day but are not as bright as other colors. Some companies, such as PK Safety, manufacture hi-vis vests that are colored with fluorescent dyes that are fade-resistant. While these vests are not ANSI-compliant, they may still be useful for identification purposes. The design and maintenance of a safety vest will have a big impact on its longevity. If it is cleaned regularly, it can last for up to three years. Cleaning with a neutral detergent is recommended since alkalinity in some detergents can weaken the fibers of the vest and decompose the fluorescent dyes.

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