High-Visibility Clothing

At one time high-visibility clothing was set aside just for the police and emergency workers - but it appears that a lot more people are wearing hi-vis jackets and trousers in order to be seen at night.

What was once clearly sat in the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) marketplace, high-vis workwear is now common place on our streets. Their highly reflective materials and colours make them ideal for kids, runners and especially cyclists who need to be clearly seen as dusk approaches.

The reflective properties of the materials that are used in high-viz clothing makes them extremely visible when seen in front of a light source such as the driver of a car with its headlights on.

There are a number of standards covering PPE and in particular High Visibility clothing - so it is worth taking an extra couple of minutes when making a purchase to ensure the garments are compliant.

EN 471:2003 Standard

EN471 is the European standard that covers high visibility clothing and details the specification for High-Visibility clothing.

There are three levels of protection:
EN 471 Class 1 - Class 1 defines the lowest visibility level e.g. High-visibility trousers with two 5 cm reflective bands around each leg. These become Class 3 when worn with a Class 3 jacket.

EN 471 Class 2 - The class 2 defines an intermediary visibility level. Example: vests. Two 5 cm bands of reflective around body or on one 5 cm band around body and braces to both shoulders.

EN 471 Class 3 - The class 3 defines the highest level of visibility. Example jacket with long sleeves, jacket and trouser suit. Two 5 cm bands of reflective tape around the body, arms and braces over both shoulders.

High Vis = Being Seen at Night

As the nights begin to draw in and it starts to get dark before many workers make their way home - staying safe has never been more important. Whether you are walking home from work, out for a jog or simply taking the dog for a walk - wearing a high-vis jacket or high visibility vest is one of the easiest ways in ensuring you are seen.

Be seen - stay safe !

: Hi vis bomber

: Hi vis fleece

: Hi vis jacket

: Hi vis trousers

: Hi vis waistcoat

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high vis trousers

Last week I talked about High Visibility jackets. This week I’m looking at high visibility trousers

You know yourself. When you are out of site you need to be seen, especially if it’s a highways job. So not only do you need a Hi Vis Jacket, you’ll probably need the trousers too.

These trousers are waterproof, windproof, they have taped seams and they conform to BS EN471 regulations. They are also;

100% Polyester
EN471 Class 2
Side access slits
Elasticated waistband
Studded ankle adjustment
Sizes M - XXXL

High Visibility trousers - cost £14.99 +VAT

High Visibility Trouser

I’d also recommend that you get a fleece for under the jacket. On a cold wet night on the M6 you want to be warm. We have a wide range of Regatta Fleece’s for £13.00

Regatta Mercury Fleece - Navy - cost £13.00 +VAT

Regatta Mercury fleece

At the Outdoor Store, we have a range of High Visibility workwear from Fortress, these include; Jackets, Fleeces, Waistcoats and Bomber jackets.

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High Vis jackets

The necessity of High Vis Jackets can never be understated. But, my guess is that if you are looking for a jacket then you already understand there importance.

In general, you need to wear high-visibility workwear if you want to be seen in poor lighting or weather conditions, or when working in environments where there is a lot of moving machinery.

Pedestrians, cyclists, hikers, workers, and motorcyclists should all consider wear something. Our jackets are;