Your safety gear should work as hard as you do.
Whether you’re directing traffic, working roadside, responding to emergencies, or operating equipment in low-light conditions, your high-visibility apparel is one of your most important pieces of safety equipment.
ANSI/ISEA 107 standards classify hi-vis garments based on the level of visibility needed for different work environments. Wearing the right class helps ensure you’re seen by drivers, equipment operators, and coworkers when it matters most.
garments to adding your company branding, 1-Stop Design Shop is your one-stop source for customized hi-vis apparel. We’ll help you choose the right products for your work environment and ensure every logo and identifier is applied without compromising safety compliance
Here’s a quick guide to the four ANSI hi-vis classes.
Type P, Class 2 – Public Safety & Emergency Response
Designed specifically for first responders, Type P garments provide high visibility while allowing greater mobility.
Ideal for:
• Police officers
• EMS personnel
• Fire departments
• Emergency response teams
These garments are designed to accommodate duty belts, radios, and other equipment while still meeting visibility requirements.
Type R, Class 2 – Everyday Roadside & Utility Work
If you work around traffic but aren’t constantly exposed to high-speed vehicles, Class 2 is likely what you’ll wear.
Common jobs include:
• Road maintenance
• Municipal crews
• Railroad workers
• Airport ground personnel
• Warehouse and service workers
Class 2 garments provide enhanced visibility during daylight, poor weather, and low-light conditions, helping reduce the risk of accidents.
Hi-Vis Color Doesn’t Always Mean ANSI-Compliant
Not every high-visibility garment is ANSI-rated—and that’s okay for many work environments.
Non-ANSI hi-vis apparel features bright fluorescent colors like safety yellow, safety orange, and lime green to help improve visibility, but it doesn’t meet the reflective material and design requirements of the ANSI/ISEA 107 standard. These garments are a great choice for workers who want increased visibility in lower-risk environments where ANSI compliance isn’t required.
Common uses of Non-Ansi include:
• Warehouse and distribution centers
• Manufacturing facilities
• Landscaping crews
• Delivery drivers
• Event staff
• School crossing volunteers
• Retail and maintenance personnel
Non-ANSI hi-vis apparel offers many of the same comfort, durability, and branding options as ANSI-rated garments, making it an economical solution for organizations looking to increase visibility while maintaining a professional appearance.
We source high-visibility apparel from established workwear and safety manufacturers, giving your team options for different jobs, climates, fits, budgets, and ANSI requirements.
