Please note that all custom imprinted, FR rated, or closeout items are all non-returnable items.
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SpecialPortwest PW3 Series PW379 Class 3 HiVis Poly-Cotton Crew Neck SweatshirtMSRP: $63.99
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Portwest S396 Iona Xtra Enhanced Visibility Short Sleeve Contrasting T-ShirtMSRP: $35.49
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SpecialPortwest T180 Class 2 HiVis Segmented Short Sleeve Safety Polo ShirtMSRP: $37.30
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SpecialPortwest PW3 Series PW381 Class 2 HiVis Women's Softshell JacketMSRP: $102.39
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Portwest LW72 Class 2 Women's HiVis Short Sleeve Pro Polo Safety ShirtMSRP: $38.39
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SpecialPortwest T184 Class 3 HiVis Long Sleeve Polo Safety ShirtMSRP: $45.49
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Deal of the MonthPROMO FR10Portwest Bizflame FR504 Enhanced Visibility FR CAT 2 Women's CoverallMSRP: $134.99
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SpecialPortwest T185 Class 3 HiVis Segmented Long Sleeve Safety T-ShirtMSRP: $43.99
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Ready To ShipPortwest S395 Detroit Class 2 Hi Vis Short Sleeve Contrasting Safety T-ShirtMSRP: $35.49
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HIGH VISIBILITY ANSI CLASS SAFETY VESTS
In the world of Hi-Vis vests, the American National Standards Institute, or ANSI, have commissioned a set of standards to be followed by safety vest manufacturers. The ANSI/ISEA 107 standard describes the production requirements which are recommended for maximum visibility and protection of the people wearing them. It specifies the size, color, type and placement of the reflective material. The rules are broken down into separate classes, each which meet the specific needs that have been designated for different uses. A safety vest that has been manufactured to these requirements is considered an ANSI class safety vest, or ANSI compliant.
ANSI CLASS 2 SAFETY VESTS
ANSI Class 2 safety vests are designed for workers that are located in areas where the background could consist of lots of colors and depth, and the worker needs to stand out against the complex background. Typically, this type of safety vest is worn by those who work in lower-risk jobs such as road construction workers, first responders, and the operators of tolls.
ANSI CLASS 3 SAFETY VESTS
ANSI Class 3 safety vests are designed for workers who must have a level of very high visibility and who work in high-risk jobs like emergency personnel, highway workers, and the operators of tow trucks. Not only do they need to be highly visible but they also need a high level of mobility and flexibility while wearing these hi-vis vests.
NON-ANSI ENHANCED VISIBILITY
Non-ANSI safety vests are those that require a minimal level of visibility. They are considered Class 1 Safety vests and are for those people who will be working in such conditions as to be further away from moving traffic and which will also not exceed speeds of 25 MPH. These kinds of safety vests are ideal for people who work in warehouses, as parking lot attendants, maintenance workers, and even volunteers; they are typically for those working in low light conditions who don't require as much visibility but could benefit from it. These garments are not ANSI compliant.
ANSI CLASS E SAFETY VESTS
Class E applies to pants or shorts that are retro-reflective, that is, equipped with material which enables the garment to reflect light back to its source. Class E clothing is meant to be worn in combination with Class 2 or Class 3 tops, and when combined the ensemble in considered to be Class 3.
