Class 2 and Class 3 Vests

Black Series Heavy Duty Class 2 Vests are made of Ultra Cool™ polyester mesh and are ANSI/ISEA 107 Class 2 Compliant. Class II safety vests are designed for workers who need greater visibility in poor weather conditions, and who are exposed to roadways with traffic that exceeds 25 miles per hour.

Class II vests are ideal for railway workers, school crossing guards, parking and toll gate personnel, airport ground crews and law enforcement personnel directing traffic.

According to ANSI standards, class II vests must have 775 square in. of background material, and 201 square in. of reflective material.

Class 2 vests:

• are designed for moderate risk
• school crossings, parking lots, traffic direction
• less stringent requirements
• smaller than Class 3 vests  

Class III vests are designed to provide the highest level of visibility in extreme weather situations and around traffic going more than 50 mph. They are required to have 1,240 inches of fluorescent background fabric and 310 inches of reflective material. That much fabric is going to make one heck of big vest. That’s why the typical garment that meets the minimum Class 3 requirement is actually a short sleeve shirt with reflective tape. The difference? About 465 square inches of fluorescent material and about 109 inches of reflective tape.

Class 3 vests: 

• visibility in bad weather such as hurricanes or blizzards
• worn by emergency personnel and traffic teams working on freeways and highways
• larger than class 2 vests 

ANSI Class 3 DOT Vest

The ANSI Class 3 DOT vest, from Vinatronics, is a breathable solid polyester with combined performance 2" 3M Scotchlite reflective material. The vest is built to be durable and includes nylon webbed, reinforced snaps. Other features include: cell phone pocket; pencil pocket; two lower oversized kangaroo pockets; snap front closure; and a mic tab. Available in high visibility Orange or Yellow; sizes Small through 5XL. Made in the USA. ANSI/ISEA 107 Class 3 compliant.

What type of hi visibility vest do you need?

HiVis Supply has a created a new High Visibility Workwear search guide to help you find the right vest. Get started, and let us help you find the vest that meets all your job requirements.

There are many considerations when searching for the right hivis vest. Depending on your job site, or if you’re on the roadway, you may be required to wear a certain high-vis vest style including ANSI class 2 vests, ANSI class 3 vests - even non-ANSI vests. Let us show you the difference between each style, and which environment requires which high-vis vest.

Most safety vests are available in orange or lime vests for high visibility. These are the brightest and perform the best. There are also many brands of safety vests. You can stick with one brand for all of your safety vests needs, or pick different brands for different vest types. HiVisSupply has many brands to choose from including 3A Safety, Cornerstone, Ergodyne, Flagstaff, ML Kishigo, Safety Gear USA, Utility Pro Wear and Vinatronics.

Some jobs require special vest designs. The most common vest designs are flame-resistant FR, surveyor and emergency responder. See our safety vest guide to see if there is a design that works best for your specific job. The closure type is another consideration for your safety vests. Velcro closures make removing vests quicker, while zipper closure keep your pockets more secure.

It may seem like your safety vest options are endless. With HiVis Supply, your perfect vest is just a call or click away!

ANSI Class 3 X-Back Microfiber T-Shirt

This ANSI Class 3 X-back t-shirt, from ML Kishigo, features Ultra-Cool microfiber polyester material for comfort and performance. The shirt's X-back design also provides enhanced visibility by allowing oncoming motorist to differentiate which direction you are facing. Other features include 2" wide silver reflective stripes and a left chest pocket. The microfiber polyester material wicks away moisture - helping to keep you both dry and cool. Available in high visibility Lime; M-5XL. ANSI/ISEA 107 Class 3 compliant.