Workwear - Hi-Vis Vests

EN471 & Hi Vis Explained....

For a garment to be classed as “Hi Visibility”, it must conform to the European Standard EN471.Within the EN471 classification system, garments are grouped into three sub-classes according to the level of conspicuity they provide. These groupings are determined by the amount of background fabric & retroreflective material that has been used in the construction of the garment.

Class 1: Lowest Level of Protection Class 1 garments are suitable for minimal risk, off-road activities in which increased visibility is an advantage. The minimum required quantity of background material is 0.14m², and the minimum quantity of retroreflective material is 0.10m². Bands of retroreflective material must not be less than 50mm wide.

Class 2: Intermediate Level of Protection For a garment to be rated as a Class 2 item, the minimum required quantity of background material is 0.5m², and the minimum required quantity of retroreflective material is 0.13m². Bands of retroreflective material must not be less than 50mm wide.

Class 3: Highest Level of ProtectionClass 3 garments offer the greatest level of hi-visibilityprotection. The minimum required quantity of backgroundmaterial is 0.8m², and the minimum required quantity ofretroreflective material is 0.2m². Bands of retroreflectivematerial must not be less than 50mm wide.

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