Why a Hi-Vis Jacket is essential this winter

Winter is dark, there’s no getting away from it, and staying safe and dry when outside in these long murky days is a priority. We’re all used to those hardy souls in their orange or yellow jackets digging holes, mending roofs or helping children cross the road, and if you’re one of those people you’ll know a quality High Visability Safety Workwear jacket can make your life so much better.

Easily personalised with names and logos these jackets are an effective warm and dry accompaniment to any workwear uniform. Coming in floresent orange or yellow they stand out assuring you won’t be missed even if the rain is horizontal.

So, what do you want from your jacket? A priority will be protection from the elements. Most of these jackets come with a class rating. The EN343 standard can be found on the CE label on the inside of the garment. The first number denotes Water Resistance, the second Breathability, both ranging 1 to 3 with 3 being the best.

The same scale is also used when assessing the protection class of the jacket; first number is the ratio of reflective to background materials, the second how reflective the garment is. This is call EN471 standard and it’s best to check which level is required for your particular industry. By law there are hundreds of occupations that are require to wear hi-vis and in most cases it’s the emloyers resposibility to provide this clothing. Construction, Heavy Equipment Operators, Utility Workers, Parking Attendants and Rail Works are only a few that fall in this catagory. Find out more here.

Of course, there are other ways to get seen. Vests, Trousers, Polos and T-shirts can all be aquired from Kylemark, it all depends on what business you’re in.

So, if you have any questions give us a call on 0800 756 0837 or drop us an email and we’ll get back to you asap.