Why should I use high visibility workwear?
If you're not visible, you're in danger — it's that simple. Hi-vis garments keep you seen in any weather, any light, any environment. But not all hi-vis is equal. Here's what to know.
Key things to know
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Your employer likely has specific rules about hi-vis requirements. Check what class and type applies to your role before choosing a garment.
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Hi-vis garments are split into three classes (1–3). A higher class means more reflective and background material, and greater visibility.
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The governing US standard is ANSI/ISEA 107-2015 — it covers visibility in daylight and under vehicle headlights, including strict requirements for luminance and reflection.
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Working in Canada? The equivalent standard is CSA Z96 — it uses the same three-class structure and is a legal requirement in some provinces, including British Columbia and Manitoba.
Professionals deserve a garment that keeps them protected, fits properly, and looks good — not just the minimum to pass a site check.
Product Features
ANSI
ANSI/ISEA 107-2015 is the US standard governing high visibility safety apparel. Developed by the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) and approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), it sets out the minimum requirements for garments worn in roadway and traffic control environments. It specifies the amount of fluorescent background material and retroreflective tape a garment must carry, how that tape should be configured on the body, and the luminance performance of both materials — ensuring workers remain visible in full daylight and under vehicle headlights at night. Check each items certifications to select what is best for your jobsite.
CSA
CSA Z96 is the Canadian equivalent, published by the Canadian Standards Association. It is designed to be in technical harmony with ANSI/ISEA 107 and covers the same core requirements — retroreflective performance, background material color and luminosity, and minimum body coverage — but with one notable structural difference: where ANSI focuses on minimum material areas, CSA Z96 specifies coverage in terms of body zones, from the torso down to the limbs. Check each items certifications to select what is best for your jobsite.
ANSI
ANSI/ISEA 107-2015 is the US standard governing high visibility safety apparel. Developed by the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) and approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), it sets out the minimum requirements for garments worn in roadway and traffic control environments. It specifies the amount of fluorescent background material and retroreflective tape a garment must carry, how that tape should be configured on the body, and the luminance performance of both materials — ensuring workers remain visible in full daylight and under vehicle headlights at night. Check each items certifications to select what is best for your jobsite.
CSA
CSA Z96 is the Canadian equivalent, published by the Canadian Standards Association. It is designed to be in technical harmony with ANSI/ISEA 107 and covers the same core requirements — retroreflective performance, background material color and luminosity, and minimum body coverage — but with one notable structural difference: where ANSI focuses on minimum material areas, CSA Z96 specifies coverage in terms of body zones, from the torso down to the limbs. Check each items certifications to select what is best for your jobsite.
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