Warehouse and logistics
Hook-and-loop fronts for vests worn on and off all shift; breakaway vests that release when snagged; a crew ID number on the back, readable on camera.
Hi-vis safety vests · Class 2
Custom Safety Vests With Your Logo, Built to ANSI/ISEA 107 Class 2 and EN ISO 20471
Cut, sewn, taped and decorated in our own factory, with your logo measured against the standard's minimum background area on every size before sampling.
- Standard
- ANSI/ISEA 107 Type R · EN ISO 20471
- Class
- Class 2 vests; Class 3 as sleeved builds or ensembles
- Colours
- Fluorescent yellow-green · fluorescent orange-red
- Logo
- Background area checked size by size
- File
- Mill test reports + your signed build spec sheet
01By crew
Custom Hi-Vis Vests for Construction, Warehouse, Road Crews and Distributors
Everyone on site wears one, visitors and subcontractors included, so vest orders run large, size-spread and frequent. Each crew runs its own build.
Construction contractors
Back-panel logo plus a small chest logo. Knit for cool months, mesh for summer. Yellow-green for crews, orange-red for supervisors on one pattern. Cartons packed per job site.
Road and utility contractors
Class 2 for most tasks, Class 3 builds where the zone requires it. Surveyor-style vests with tablet pocket and radio tabs.
Distributors and private-label programs
Core styles under your neck label, each end customer's logo added per order with its own area check and build spec sheet.
EU contractors
The same vests as EN ISO 20471 builds, including fluorescent red.
Facility services
- Vests ordered alongside shirts, pants and jackets
- Hi-vis arrives in the same cartons as the rest of the uniform
02Choosing
Five Choices That Set Your Safety Vest: Standard, Class, Fabric, Closure, Logo
Confirmed first when your inquiry arrives: four are picked, the fifth is calculated.
Standard
ANSI/ISEA 107 for North America, EN ISO 20471 for the EU. It sets the area figures, colours and label wording; programs supplying both run one spec sheet per standard.
Class
Vests are Class 2 builds. If site rules call for Class 3, the program moves to a sleeved build or vest-and-pants ensemble here, before sampling.
Colour and fabric
Yellow-green or orange-red, plus red on EN builds. Solid knit gives the most logo area; mesh is lighter and cooler.
Closure
Zipper for all-day wear, hook-and-loop for on-and-off, 5-point breakaway near conveyors, rotating equipment and vehicle mirrors.
Logo size and position
The logo sits on the background that makes the vest compliant, so its size is calculated against your smallest size before it is agreed.
See the area check03Specifications
Safety Vest Specifications: Fabrics, Colours, Reflective Tape, Sizes
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Build | |
| Standards | ANSI/ISEA 107 Type R · EN ISO 20471 |
| Markets | North America · EU |
| Class | Class 2 vests · Class 3 as sleeved builds or vest-and-pants ensembles |
| Material | |
| Solid fabric | 100% polyester knit, 120 gsm |
| Mesh fabric | 100% polyester mesh, 100–120 gsm |
| Colours | Fluorescent yellow-green · fluorescent orange-red · fluorescent red on EN ISO 20471 builds |
| Reflective tape | Segmented heat-applied (standard) · sewn glass-bead (option) |
| Tape width | 2 in / 50 mm, meets the minimum width in both ANSI/ISEA 107 and EN ISO 20471 |
| Build options | |
| Closures | Zipper · hook-and-loop · breakaway |
| Pockets and tabs | Chest pocket · ID pocket · radio and mic tabs · surveyor-style tablet pocket |
| Logo methods | Screen print · heat transfer |
| Fit, label and packing | |
| Sizes | XS–5XL |
| Logo zones | Left and right chest · back above and below the tape |
| Compliance label | Standard, type, class, size, care instructions, maximum wash count |
| Packing | Own polybag + size sticker · cartons by size or by person |
04Logo area
Logo Area Checked Against the Class 2 Minimum on Every Size
A Class 2 vest is compliant because it carries enough fluorescent background and enough reflective tape. A logo covers background, and covered area no longer counts, so every logo is part of the compliance calculation.
- ANSI/ISEA 107 · Class 2
- 775 in²background · 201 in² retroreflective
- EN ISO 20471 · Class 2
- 0.50 m²background · 0.13 m² retroreflective
For Class 3 builds the minimum areas in the standard are 1,240 in² and 310 in² under ANSI/ISEA 107, and 0.80 m² and 0.20 m² under EN ISO 20471.
Logo area check · smallest size on your order
×in
×in
×in
×in
×in
- Logo area deducted
- 40 in²
- Class 2 background minimum
- 775 in²
- Smallest size needs at least
- 815 in²
Confirmed size by size on your build spec sheet.
Worked example: a back logo at the full 10 × 4 in zone deducts 40 in², so the smallest size needs at least 815 in² of background to keep 775 in² after it. On an EN ISO 20471 build, a 25 × 10 cm back logo deducts 0.025 m², and the smallest size needs at least 0.525 m² to keep 0.50 m².
Start from the smallest size
A small vest has less background than a large one, and the same logo takes a bigger share of it. On an S–4XL order, the S vest is checked first.
Take the area from the graded pattern
Background per size comes from the CAD pattern. Tape area counts against the retroreflective minimum and is never counted as background.
Deduct every mark at full outline
Each logo, name and number is measured as the full rectangle it occupies, open space included, which keeps the check on the safe side for any artwork.
Compare with the minimum
On every size, background minus logos must be equal to or greater than the minimum. Add a chest logo and a crew number, and each is deducted in turn.
Keep the tape whole
Logos never cover reflective tape and sit at least 10 mm from any tape edge, so the full tape area counts on every size and the edge stays clear for pressing and washing.
The per-size result goes on the build spec sheet you sign.
Send Your Logo for a Size-by-Size Check05If a size falls short
Four Fixes for a Size That Falls Short, Agreed Before Sampling
A size that does not pass is reported before sampling, with these options.
Fixes · in the order we suggest
- 1Grade the logoA smaller logo on the short sizes, one size per size band.
- 2Split the artworkName on the back, symbol on the chest.
- 3Drop a secondary markA slogan or second logo moves to the shirt or jacket.
- 4Change the buildMove to a sleeved hi-vis build with more background.
Never happens
- A logo shrunk or moved quietlyNever without telling you first.
- A logo over reflective tapeTape stays uncovered on every size.
- Tape counted as backgroundTape area only counts against the retroreflective minimum.
You choose the option, before anything is sampled.
A re-order that adds a smaller size is checked again for that size before it is cut.
Every square inch of logo comes out of the vest's fluorescent background, and covered background no longer counts.
06Class 3 routes
Class 2 Vest, Sleeved Class 3 Build or Class 3 Ensemble
Vests are Class 2 builds. Where a site calls for Class 3, the build changes before sampling.
Tick two or three builds to compare them side by side.
Class 2 safety vest
Class 2 · this page- Crews it suits
- Construction, warehouse, most road and utility tasks, visitors
- Logo zones
- Left and right chest; back above and below the tape
Hi-vis T-shirt with tape on the sleeves
Class 3 build- Crews it suits
- Hot-weather road and utility crews
- Logo zones · where
- Chest, back, sleeve. Made here: name the class in your quote request.
Hi-vis jacket with tape on the sleeves
Class 3 build- Crews it suits
- Night and winter work
- Logo zones · where
- Chest, back, sleeve · work jackets range
Class 2 vest + Class E pants
Class 3 ensemble- Crews it suits
- Crews in Class 2 vests needing Class 3 for some zones
- Logo zones · where
- Vest zones; pants carry tape · work pants range
FR hi-vis builds
FR + hi-vis- Crews it suits
- Utility and energy crews with arc or flash exposure
- Logo zones · where
- Set by the FR build · FR clothing range
07Build spec sheet
One Signed Build Spec Sheet for Every Hi-Vis Vest Style
It ties garment and decoration together, so the vest that leaves the factory is the vest you approved, size by size.
Background material
Knit or mesh, weight, colour and the fabric lot's mill test report.
Standard and class
ANSI/ISEA 107 Type R or EN ISO 20471, and the class.
Reflective layout
Tape type, band layout and each band's position on every size, measured from the shoulder seam and centre back, with its tolerance.
Logo position, size and method
Zone, size per size band, distance to the nearest tape edge, and print or transfer method.
Area table
Per size: background, tape, deducted logos, remaining background, minimum.
Thread and trim
Thread, binding, closure, pockets and tabs.
Labels and packing
Compliance label text, neck label, packing by size or by person.
Who prepares it and who signs
- Pattern room lead grades tape and logo positions in CAD.
- Account manager assembles and holds the sheet.
- You sign it with your sample approval.
- QC manager checks every run against it.
How the factory floor uses it
Cutting, decoration, line QC and final inspection all work from this sheet. No department works from a separate drawing.
When something changes
A new logo, number, colour, closure or size opens a new version: the area table is recalculated, you re-sign, and the old version stays on file.
Re-orders and your copy
Re-orders use the same marker, tape positions, logo sizes and labels. You keep a signed copy per style with the mill test reports for your PPE file.
Build spec sheet · sample layout
| Size | Background (pattern) | Tape | Logos deducted | Remaining | Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smallest | B | T | L = sum of outlines | B − L | Standard's Class 2 figure |
| Each larger size | B | T | L | B − L | Same figure |
08Construction
Safety Vest Construction: Panels, Tape Layout, Binding and Closures
Each part carries either compliance or daily use.
Straight backX back
Straight or crossed X back; tape positions graded per size.
- Front panels
- Carry chest logos, pockets and closure.
- Back panel
- Largest logo zones; solid knit on mesh vests.
- Shoulders and sides
- Hook-and-loop release points on breakaway vests.
- Reflective tape
- Two verticals over the shoulders, one horizontal band.
- Edge binding
- Polyester binding so edges survive industrial washing.
- Closures and pockets
- Zipper, hook-and-loop or breakaway; pockets and tabs.
- Labels
- Compliance label and your neck label.
09Reflective tape
Reflective Tape Held to ±5 mm, First Piece Signed on Every Press
Tape position and adhesion are where a vest build is most easily lost. Control points on our 8 heat presses:
Press settings per style and fabric
Temperature, dwell and pressure set on the first piece per style and fabric, knit and mesh separately, and kept in your set-up record for re-orders.
Position tolerance
±5 mm
Every band is checked against the spec sheet within this window, so the layout matches the one the area table was calculated on.
During the run
Inline pulls check the same items; every size change gets a new first piece.
Positions from the spec sheet
A placement guide made for each size from the graded pattern.
First-piece sign-off
Line QC checks the first vest off each press against the approved sample; the run continues only after signature.
- Band positions on the size being run
- Segments bonded, no lifted corners
- No scorching or glazing
- Tape straight across seams
Outside tolerance
Never peeled and re-pressed: the vest is remade from new cut panels. A faulty press is stopped, reset and re-signed, escalated to the QC manager within the shift.
Sewn glass-bead tape: stitched on both edges at the same positions and tolerance.
10How it is made
Six Steps From Mill-Tested Fabric to a Packed Vest
Each vest passes through six steps on our own floor, all against the same build spec sheet.
Fabric and tape intake
Each fabric and tape lot is recorded against your order with its mill test report; your colour is held as a retained lab dip.
Cutting
Automatic multi-ply cutting tables cut from the CAD marker the area table was calculated on.
Sewing and binding
Panels joined, edges bound, closures, pockets, tabs and the compliance label set.
Reflective tape
Heat-applied or sewn at the spec-sheet positions, under the press controls above.
Logo and numbers
Screen printed on 4 automatic carousel lines or heat-transferred; crew numbers applied from your staff list.
Inspection and packing
Inline and final checks, then each vest folded into its own polybag.
Send Your Logo and Class, Get a Size-by-Size Logo Plan
With your logo confirmation, before sampling, you receive the logo zones and sizes proposed for your vests and the background-area check for every size on your order.
11Fabrics and tape
Hi-Vis Vest Fabrics and Reflective Tape Supplied With Mill Test Reports
Fabric and tape come with the mill's test report for your standard; each lot is recorded and its report sent with your order.
Solid knit
100% polyester knit in fluorescent yellow-green, orange-red, and red for EN ISO 20471 builds. A closed, even surface for screen print and heat transfer.
Mesh
100% polyester mesh in the same fluorescent colours, for vests worn through hot weather; a solid-knit back panel can carry the logo.
Segmented reflective tape
50 industrial wash cycles
Heat-applied and segmented so the vest flexes and breathes at the tape. The same count is the maximum printed on the compliance label.
- Sewn glass-bead tape as an option
- Thread, binding and closures colour-matched
- Your colour held as a retained lab dip; how re-order shade is checked
12Inspection
Vest Inspection and the Document File Your EHS Team Keeps
Every check is made against the approved sample and the signed build spec sheet.
First piece
Line QC signs the first piece on each sewing line, heat press and print line before the run continues.
3 inline QC points
- Tape band positions on each size, against the spec sheet
- Segments fully bonded, edges flat, tape straight across seams
- Logo size within the size signed for that size band
- Logo in its signed zone, clear of every tape edge
- Crew numbers and names against your signed list
- Fluorescent colour against the approved sample
- Closures working; breakaway points open and re-close
- Compliance label matches the spec sheet and the vest
- Vest measurements against the size spec
Final release
AQL 2.5, General Level II, released by the QC manager; industrial-laundry programs also need the passed ISO 15797 pre-production test.
Mill test reports
For the fabric and tape lots used in your vests.
Signed spec sheet
One per style, with the per-size area table.
Wash test record
Before and after photos for each logo and fabric.
Final inspection report
The report the order was released on.
Carton labels
PO, style, colour, dye lot; name, size and site when packed by person.
- Third-party garment testing
- Arranged per order on request, built into the sample plan.
- Factory systems
- ISO 9001 quality system · amfori BSCI audited · certificates on request.
- After delivery
- Tape or logo outside the signed sheet is a defect under the after-delivery terms.
13Supply and lead times
Stock Vests With Your Logo, Custom Vest Builds or Private Label
Every route uses the same in-house tape application, area check and inspection, and can be packed by person.
Stock vests with your logo
5–7 days
Logo-on-stock sample from core Class 2 styles; the area check runs on the stock pattern. For a new site, fast.
LogoCrew numbersLabels
Custom vest build
37–50 days
Sample 12–15 days + bulk 25–35 days, quote approval to ex-factory. For one vest across many sites.
FabricColourTape type and layoutClosuresPocketsLabel text
Private label
Your label
Core styles under your neck label; one spec sheet per end-customer logo.
Neck labelEnd-customer logos
- Re-order on the signed sheet: 15–20 days · sea, air or express · EXW, FOB, CIF, DDP
- Ask for a logo-on-stock sample
14Program model
Road and Utility Contractor: 14 Job Sites, About 1,100 Field Staff
A road and utility contractor in North America runs its hi-vis vests with us across every job site, from one signed build spec sheet.
- 14
- job sites
- ~1,100
- field staff
- Quarterly
- re-orders
- Wear
- Class 2 safety vests built to ANSI/ISEA 107, company logo on the front, each employee's ID number on the back panel so supervisors can identify every person in a work zone.
- Logo plan
- Logo and crew number checked against the Class 2 minimum from the smallest size up, written into one spec sheet that their safety team signed with the sample.
- Runs
- A crew list per site with each person's ID number and size; numbers heat-applied from that list; cartons packed per site, straight to each yard.
- Held for them
- The signed spec sheet, tape and logo set-up records, CAD pattern and marker files, the retained lab dip and the current crew lists.
15Quote list
Quote List for Custom Safety Vests: Sixteen Items to Send
Copy it into your email or the form; undecided items can stay open.
Quote list · safety vests
- Standard: ANSI/ISEA 107 or EN ISO 20471
- Class required on site: Class 2, or Class 3 (the sleeved build or ensemble is proposed)
- Colour: yellow-green, orange-red, or red for EN builds; split by role if needed
- Fabric: solid knit, mesh, or both
- Closure: zipper, hook-and-loop or breakaway
- Pockets and tabs: chest, ID, tablet, radio and mic
- Tape: heat-applied or sewn; straight or X back
- Logo file: AI, EPS, PDF or high-resolution PNG (a photo is enough to quote)
- Logo zones: left chest, right chest, back above or below the tape
- Crew numbers or names, and the staff list if ready
- Wash routine: home washing or industrial laundry
- Quantity and size breakdown, including your smallest size
- Packing: by size or by person; number of sites
- Labels: standard or your private label
- Documents your PPE approval needs, including third-party garment testing
- In-hands date and delivery country
16Related
Related Uniform Products Worn With Hi-Vis Vests
Custom work jackets
Hi-vis jackets with sleeve tape as Class 3 builds for night and winter work.
See the product range
Custom work pants
Work pants worn with vests, including Class E pants for Class 3 ensembles.
See the product range
FR clothing
When crews need flame-resistant or arc-rated garments built to FR standards.
See the product range
Custom coveralls
For plant and shop crews who need full-body cover.
Embroidery and printing
Logo methods across every garment. In-house decoration
Private label uniforms
For distributors running hi-vis under their own label.
Uniform quality control
The tape wash test method and the inspection system. How orders run
Start Your Safety Vest Program
Send your logo, the standard and class your sites require, and your size breakdown.
- Within 1 business day
- Written quote and sample plan
- Before sampling
- Logo zones and the size-by-size background-area check
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