Hi Vis Headwear: 5 Best Work Hats for Warm Weather

You probably know that it’s important to wear a hat when you’re working in the cold. But what about when the sun is high in the sky and temperatures are blazing? Wearing the right hi vis headwear on a hot day can be just as critical when you need to protect yourself on the job. HiVis Supply has the warm weather headwear you need to stand out and stay cool! Here, we’ll look at five of the best work hats for hot temperatures. 

What to Look for in a Hi Vis Warm Weather Work Hat

Keep these features in mind when you’re hunting for heat-friendly hi vis headgear:

• Shade Brim: The most basic function of a warm weather hat is to keep the sun off your face and out of your eyes, so any good summer work hat should include a brim. Many workers also like hats with 360-degree brims for the neck protection that they provide.
• High Visibility Features: Headwear can be a key part of a worker’s high visibility work gear. It might include hi vis fluorescent colors, reflective striping, high contrast designs or any combination of the three.
• Breathable Fabric: Most warm weather work hats are made from polyester mesh, a fabric that offers excellent air circulation to keep you comfortable. 
• Moisture Wicking: Many work hats also include moisture-wicking features that draw sweat away from your skin and help it evaporate.
• ANSI 107 Compliance: On some work sites, workers might be required to wear ANSI 107 compliant headwear for extra visibility. 
• UPF: If you’re working in direct sunlight, a hat with a ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) rating will help protect you from sunburn. 
• Cooling: Some hats actively cool your body as you work! Typically, you’ll soak the hat in water, then wring it out and give it a snap (like a towel) before starting work. A small amount of water will remain trapped in the special fabric and help keep you cool. 

Top 5 Best Work Hats for Warm Weather

1. High Visibility Moisture Wicking Safety Ball Cap

The baseball cap is a job site staple for a reason: It’s versatile, stylish and budget-friendly. Those qualities are all present and accounted for in our hi vis ball cap, which is made from a moisture-wicking polyester to help control sweat on the job. 

2. Kishigo 2822/2825 Full Brim Safari Hat

If a typical day at your job feels like running with wild animals, this hi vis safari hat might be just your style. Its high contrast fluorescent color scheme and 360-degree reflective band help you stand out in any environment, and the mesh crown area helps keep a constant cooling breeze flowing.

3. Kishigo 2873/2874 Enhanced Visibility Full Brim Hard Hat Sun Shield

Wearing a hard hat on the job doesn’t mean giving up your protection from the sun. This convenient and cost-effective sun shield slides down easily but securely over your hard hat, fitting almost all models. An extended back shade protects your neck from sunburn while improving visibility with its reflective striping. 

4. Kishigo B22/B24 Enhanced Visibility Series Full Brim Safari Hat

Here’s another work-ready safari hat from Kishigo, now available in several vivid enhanced-visibility colors with high contrast accents. These hats are ideal for improving employee identification on the job site via color coding systems, or they can just be a sharp-looking choice for headwear on job sites that don’t require ANSI fluorescent colors.

5. Enhanced Visibility Cooling Ranger Cap w/ Sunglass Holder

This is one of our favorite cooling hats because it’s so packed with great features. Not only does it keep the sun off your face with its wide brim and UPF 50 performance, but it features an active cooling system that will help you tough it out on the most sweltering days. As if that weren’t cool enough, you’ll even find a pair of loops built into the crown of the hat to hold your sunglasses!

Our whole selection of hi vis hats and more is waiting for you in our hi vis accessories collection. Take a peek and find your ideal solution for headwear, cooling products, gear bags, gaiters and beyond! Don’t forget — we also offer custom imprinting solutions on our headwear and a huge variety of other items.