Which hi-vis class do you need?
Hi-vis clothing in the UK is tested to EN ISO 20471, which sets three classes based on how much fluorescent and reflective material a garment has:
- Class 1: the lowest visibility. Trousers and some polos, usually worn with a class 2 or 3 top.
- Class 2: most vests and short jackets. The standard for many sites, car parks, warehouses and events.
- Class 3: the highest. Long-sleeve jackets, coats and full suits for roadside, highways and rail work, or a class 2 top worn with class 1 trousers.
Your site rules or client contract usually set the class. Tell us the job and we'll point you to the right garments.
The full hi-vis range
- Hi-vis vests and waistcoats, including executive vests with ID pockets
- Hi-vis jackets, bombers, softshells and waterproof parkas
- Hi-vis trousers, including knee-pad ready styles
- Hi-vis polos, T-shirts and sweatshirts for warmer days
- Orange rail-spec hi-vis to GO/RT 3279 for trackside teams
- Flame-retardant and anti-static hi-vis for higher-risk sites
Printed or embroidered?
Printing suits hi-vis vests and the large back area of jackets. A big back print is readable from a distance and doesn't add weight or affect the reflective tape. Embroidery suits polos, fleeces and softshells, where a crisp chest logo looks smarter. We place logos so they never cover the reflective tape, which keeps the garment within its certification.
Kit for a whole workforce
From a single vest to hundreds of jackets across several depots, everyone gets the same look. Councils, contractors and logistics firms use our free Secure Buying Wardrobe so each site orders its own approved hi-vis online, within budget, with one invoice for head office.
Working on site? See our construction workwear.
