{"title":"PPE","description":"\u003cp\u003eHigh-visibility and flame-retardant protective materials: hi-vis fabrics, FR reflective tape and stretch heat transfer film. For gloves, helmets, coveralls and other PPE built to EN ISO 20471 or ANSI\/ISEA 107.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"professional-safety-vest","title":"Professional Safety Vest","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe everyday high-visibility vest: fluorescent yellow-green mesh, silver retroreflective bands front and back, black binding on every edge and a full-length zip so it goes on over a jacket without disturbing a hard hat or a harness. Mesh keeps it wearable through a shift in warm weather, and the open cut leaves arm movement and tool belts free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConstruction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFluorescent yellow-green knitted polyester mesh body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver retroreflective bands across the chest and waist, and over both shoulders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack polyester binding on the neck, armholes and hem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-length zip front with a puller sized for gloved hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo lower patch pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it is specified\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe band layout is set against the standard the garment has to meet — EN ISO 20471 class and ANSI\/ISEA 107 type are confirmed at order stage rather than assumed from a catalogue image, because the class depends on the band width, the number of bands and the total fluorescent area together. Sizes, colour of the binding and pocket layout are all fixed at sampling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstruction and utility sites, warehouses and depots, roadside and traffic management crews, event marshalling — anywhere a visitor or a shift worker has to be seen against plant and vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy a faded vest is no longer a high-visibility vest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth halves of a vest degrade, and neither does it visibly on the day it matters. The fluorescent dye fades under UV and through repeated washing, and the retroreflective banding loses brightness to abrasion and flexing long before it tears. A vest that has gone from bright yellow-green to a washed-out lemon still looks like a vest on a hook, and that is the trap: it gets worn because it is there, not because it still performs. Where the site is audited, treat it as a consumable with a replacement interval.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to confirm before ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass or type you are buying to\u003c\/strong\u003e: EN ISO 20471 class 1, 2 or 3, or an ANSI\/ISEA 107 type. The same garment cannot be every class, so the class has to be stated before the banding is fixed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe layer it goes over\u003c\/strong\u003e: Class areas are measured on the garment, not on the outfit. A jacket worn over a fleece has to fit over the fleece, which may mean a larger size rather than less banding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhether waterproofing or flame retardancy is also required\u003c\/strong\u003e: Those are separate standards with separate tests. A high-visibility claim says nothing about either.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBand width and layout, if your buyer's spec fixes them\u003c\/strong\u003e: Two suppliers can both meet a class with different layouts, so a fixed layout is a spec item and not a detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhether trims, logos and pockets may reduce the fluorescent area\u003c\/strong\u003e: Some specs prohibit it. Pockets and logos are subtracted from the area that counts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompliance note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA high-visibility garment is assessed as a garment, not as a fabric. Band width, band count, fluorescent area and the way they are laid out are all measured on the finished article, and the class belongs to that article. What can be stated here is the standard the build is designed against and how the banding is arranged; what cannot be stated on a product page is that a particular batch's certificate matches your requirement. That certificate is requested per order, against the standard and class in your purchase spec, and it is the document your customer's auditor will ask for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated formats\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor closely related builds see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/running-safety-vest\"\u003eRunning Safety Vest\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/children-safety-vest\"\u003eChildren Safety Vest\u003c\/a\u003e. The full category is at \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/safety-vest\"\u003eHigh Visibility Vests\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSamples and lead time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample pieces are supplied before a bulk order so your team can check fit, finish and marking on the actual article. Standard lead time is 2–4 weeks from order confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Reflexstrip","offers":[{"title":"RS-C-VS-01","offer_id":67770612875451,"sku":"RS-C-VS-01","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/2849\/0427\/files\/vs-01-professional.jpg?v=1792502311"},{"product_id":"running-safety-vest","title":"Running Safety Vest","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sports vest rather than a work vest. The cut is close and short so it does not flap at speed, the side panels stretch with the torso, and the reflective trim sits on the seams where it stays visible from the angles a driver actually sees a runner from — front, side and rear three-quarter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConstruction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight fluorescent yellow-green sports knit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack stretch side panels for a close, moving fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflective trim on the front seams and over the shoulders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeveless athletic cut with a short stand collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo pockets, so nothing swings while running\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the trim is narrow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA running vest is judged on whether it is still comfortable at kilometre ten, so the reflective element is trim rather than wide banding. That trades some reflected area for weight and drape. If the garment has to satisfy a formal high-visibility standard rather than be seen on a footpath, the professional vest in this range is the correct choice instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRunners, cyclists and walkers in low light, club and event kit, dog walkers, and staff who move between buildings on a campus after dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSports trim is not a substitute for a work garment's banding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vest exists to be worn at speed, so its reflective element is trim along the seams and over the shoulders rather than wide banding across the body, and the cut is short so it does not flap. That is the correct trade for a runner and the wrong garment to hand to someone working beside moving plant: narrow trim gives a driver a cue, it does not give the wearer the reflective area a high-visibility clothing standard measures. Buy it as athletic kit, and use a work vest when the requirement is a class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to confirm before ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass or type you are buying to\u003c\/strong\u003e: EN ISO 20471 class 1, 2 or 3, or an ANSI\/ISEA 107 type. The same garment cannot be every class, so the class has to be stated before the banding is fixed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe layer it goes over\u003c\/strong\u003e: Class areas are measured on the garment, not on the outfit. A jacket worn over a fleece has to fit over the fleece, which may mean a larger size rather than less banding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhether waterproofing or flame retardancy is also required\u003c\/strong\u003e: Those are separate standards with separate tests. A high-visibility claim says nothing about either.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBand width and layout, if your buyer's spec fixes them\u003c\/strong\u003e: Two suppliers can both meet a class with different layouts, so a fixed layout is a spec item and not a detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhether trims, logos and pockets may reduce the fluorescent area\u003c\/strong\u003e: Some specs prohibit it. Pockets and logos are subtracted from the area that counts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompliance note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA high-visibility garment is assessed as a garment, not as a fabric. Band width, band count, fluorescent area and the way they are laid out are all measured on the finished article, and the class belongs to that article. What can be stated here is the standard the build is designed against and how the banding is arranged; what cannot be stated on a product page is that a particular batch's certificate matches your requirement. That certificate is requested per order, against the standard and class in your purchase spec, and it is the document your customer's auditor will ask for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated formats\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor closely related builds see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/professional-safety-vest\"\u003eProfessional Safety Vest\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/children-safety-vest\"\u003eChildren Safety Vest\u003c\/a\u003e. The full category is at \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/safety-vest\"\u003eHigh Visibility Vests\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSamples and lead time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample pieces are supplied before a bulk order so your team can check fit, finish and marking on the actual article. Standard lead time is 2–4 weeks from order confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Reflexstrip","offers":[{"title":"RS-C-VS-02","offer_id":67770613366971,"sku":"RS-C-VS-02","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/2849\/0427\/files\/vs-02-running.jpg?v=1792502395"},{"product_id":"children-safety-vest","title":"Children Safety Vest","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA child-size high-visibility vest for the moments when a group of children has to stay together and stay visible — a school walk, a coach drop-off, a family walk on an unlit lane. The closure is hook-and-loop rather than a zip, so a child can put it on and take it off without help, and the elasticated sides let it sit over a coat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConstruction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFluorescent yellow knitted polyester body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver retroreflective band across the chest and over both shoulders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElasticated side panels that expand over a jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHook-and-loop front closure, no zip and no loose cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRounded hem, sized for children rather than cut down from an adult vest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSizing and safety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizes are set against child chest measurements and confirmed at order stage. The closure is deliberately a hook-and-loop tab: it releases under a pull instead of holding a child in place, which is the behaviour wanted on a garment worn near traffic and playground equipment. Nothing is printed on the vest as standard; school or club marks are added to the artwork specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchool and nursery trips, walking buses, family walks after dark, sports clubs, and any group activity where adults need to count and see children quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSized on chest measurement, closed with a tab that releases\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA child's vest cut down from an adult pattern hangs past the hands and gaps at the neck, which is exactly where it has to stay put. These are sized on child chest measurements instead. The hook-and-loop front is a deliberate choice over a zip: it releases under a pull rather than holding a child inside the garment, and there is no cord to catch. Group leaders also have to count heads quickly, so the fluorescent body is one continuous panel rather than being broken up by pockets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to confirm before ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass or type you are buying to\u003c\/strong\u003e: EN ISO 20471 class 1, 2 or 3, or an ANSI\/ISEA 107 type. The same garment cannot be every class, so the class has to be stated before the banding is fixed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe layer it goes over\u003c\/strong\u003e: Class areas are measured on the garment, not on the outfit. A jacket worn over a fleece has to fit over the fleece, which may mean a larger size rather than less banding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhether waterproofing or flame retardancy is also required\u003c\/strong\u003e: Those are separate standards with separate tests. A high-visibility claim says nothing about either.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBand width and layout, if your buyer's spec fixes them\u003c\/strong\u003e: Two suppliers can both meet a class with different layouts, so a fixed layout is a spec item and not a detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhether trims, logos and pockets may reduce the fluorescent area\u003c\/strong\u003e: Some specs prohibit it. Pockets and logos are subtracted from the area that counts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompliance note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA high-visibility garment is assessed as a garment, not as a fabric. Band width, band count, fluorescent area and the way they are laid out are all measured on the finished article, and the class belongs to that article. What can be stated here is the standard the build is designed against and how the banding is arranged; what cannot be stated on a product page is that a particular batch's certificate matches your requirement. That certificate is requested per order, against the standard and class in your purchase spec, and it is the document your customer's auditor will ask for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated formats\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor closely related builds see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/professional-safety-vest\"\u003eProfessional Safety Vest\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pet-safety-vest\"\u003ePet Safety Vest\u003c\/a\u003e. The full category is at \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/safety-vest\"\u003eHigh Visibility Vests\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSamples and lead time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample pieces are supplied before a bulk order so your team can check fit, finish and marking on the actual article. Standard lead time is 2–4 weeks from order confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Reflexstrip","offers":[{"title":"RS-C-VS-03","offer_id":67770613399739,"sku":"RS-C-VS-03","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/2849\/0427\/files\/vs-03-children.jpg?v=1792502430"},{"product_id":"pet-safety-vest","title":"Pet Safety Vest","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA reflective harness vest for a dog, built on webbing rather than on the fabric alone so the hardware takes the load and the fluorescent panel does the seeing. A metal D-ring on the back gives a lead attachment point above the shoulders, and the chest band wraps the deepest part of the ribcage where a headlight hits it first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConstruction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFluorescent yellow-green panel with a silver retroreflective band around the chest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack woven webbing straps with adjustable side buckles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal D-ring on the back for lead attachment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHook-and-loop closure at the chest and under the belly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut to clear the front legs so the dog can walk and run without restriction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSizing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizes are set by chest girth and neck measurement, confirmed at order stage. The straps adjust over a short range; the panel size itself is not adjustable, so the girth measurement is the number that decides the size rather than the breed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWalking a dog on an unlit lane or through a car park after dark, working and assistance dogs, and any dog that has to be visible near moving vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe webbing takes the load; the panel only has to be seen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo protective equipment standard covers a dog, so this is judged on the two things that can actually be checked: whether the hardware survives a pull, and whether a driver sees the animal in time. The load runs through the woven webbing and the metal D-ring, not through the fluorescent panel, which is why the straps are separate from the fabric rather than stitched into it as decoration. A dog is low to the ground, so the band sits at the height a dipped headlight reaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to confirm before ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChest girth and neck measurement\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sizing is by measurement, not by breed or by weight. The panel itself does not adjust; only the straps do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoad path\u003c\/strong\u003e: State the size and pull of the dog, so the webbing and D-ring are matched to it rather than to the fabric.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhere the band sits relative to a headlight\u003c\/strong\u003e: A low band is what a dipped beam reaches. Confirm the height on the sample.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hook-and-loop at the chest and under the belly. Confirm it clears the front legs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompliance note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo protective equipment standard covers an animal, so nothing here should be read as a certified protection level. What is specified is the construction: woven webbing and a metal D-ring carrying the load, a fluorescent panel for daylight, and a retroreflective band for a headlight. Whether that is enough for an unlit lane is a judgement about the road, and it is improved by the band being at the height a dipped beam reaches rather than by the panel being larger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated formats\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor closely related builds see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/children-safety-vest\"\u003eChildren Safety Vest\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/running-safety-vest\"\u003eRunning Safety Vest\u003c\/a\u003e. The full category is at \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/safety-vest\"\u003eHigh Visibility Vests\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSamples and lead time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample pieces are supplied before a bulk order so your team can check fit, finish and marking on the actual article. Standard lead time is 2–4 weeks from order confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Reflexstrip","offers":[{"title":"RS-C-VS-04","offer_id":67770613465275,"sku":"RS-C-VS-04","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/2849\/0427\/files\/vs-04-pet.jpg?v=1792502459"},{"product_id":"hi-vis-bomber-jacket","title":"Hi Vis Bomber Jacket","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bomber-cut high-visibility jacket: fluorescent yellow-green shell, silver bands around the body and around each sleeve, black ribbed knit at the collar, cuffs and hem. The ribbed hem does the work a drawstring does on other jackets without the loose cord, and the sleeve bands mean the arms stay visible when they are out in front of the body — the position they are in most of the time on site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConstruction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFluorescent yellow-green outer shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver retroreflective bands around the torso and around each sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack ribbed knit collar, cuffs and hem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack full-length zip front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo slanted side pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy sleeve bands matter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vest leaves the arms unmarked, so a worker reaching forward or signalling is partly outside the reflective area. Banding each sleeve closes that gap. The trade-off is that sleeve bands are on the part of the garment that flexes most, so they are stitched and specified to survive that movement — band durability across the elbow is confirmed against the wash programme supplied with the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it is specified\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBand width, band count and the resulting standard class are confirmed at order stage against the standard the garment is bought for, since class depends on band width, band count and fluorescent area together. Sizes and the black trim placement are fixed at sampling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSleeve bands close the gap a vest leaves open\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a vest the arms carry no reflective area at all, so a worker who reaches forward, signals or works with both hands outside the body silhouette is partly outside the reflective zone. Banding each sleeve puts the reflective surface on the limb that moves. The cost is the elbow: that crease takes every bend, so on this cut the band is placed to avoid the deepest part of it and the ribbed knit cuff absorbs the wear instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to confirm before ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass or type you are buying to\u003c\/strong\u003e: EN ISO 20471 class 1, 2 or 3, or an ANSI\/ISEA 107 type. The same garment cannot be every class, so the class has to be stated before the banding is fixed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe layer it goes over\u003c\/strong\u003e: Class areas are measured on the garment, not on the outfit. A jacket worn over a fleece has to fit over the fleece, which may mean a larger size rather than less banding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhether waterproofing or flame retardancy is also required\u003c\/strong\u003e: Those are separate standards with separate tests. A high-visibility claim says nothing about either.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBand width and layout, if your buyer's spec fixes them\u003c\/strong\u003e: Two suppliers can both meet a class with different layouts, so a fixed layout is a spec item and not a detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhether trims, logos and pockets may reduce the fluorescent area\u003c\/strong\u003e: Some specs prohibit it. Pockets and logos are subtracted from the area that counts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompliance note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA high-visibility garment is assessed as a garment, not as a fabric. Band width, band count, fluorescent area and the way they are laid out are all measured on the finished article, and the class belongs to that article. What can be stated here is the standard the build is designed against and how the banding is arranged; what cannot be stated on a product page is that a particular batch's certificate matches your requirement. That certificate is requested per order, against the standard and class in your purchase spec, and it is the document your customer's auditor will ask for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated formats\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor closely related builds see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hi-vis-softshell-jacket\"\u003eHi Vis Softshell Jacket\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hi-vis-fleece-lined-jacket\"\u003eHi Vis Fleece-Lined Work Jacket\u003c\/a\u003e. The full category is at \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hi-vis-jacket\"\u003eHi Vis Jackets\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSamples and lead time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample pieces are supplied before a bulk order so your team can check fit, finish and marking on the actual article. Standard lead time is 2–4 weeks from order confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Reflexstrip","offers":[{"title":"RS-C-JK-01","offer_id":67770619330747,"sku":"RS-C-JK-01","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/2849\/0427\/files\/jk-01-bomber.jpg?v=1792503559"},{"product_id":"hi-vis-softshell-jacket","title":"Hi Vis Softshell Jacket","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA softshell rather than a shell: the fabric has some body to it, so it holds shape over a base layer and does not crackle or flap in wind the way a thin coated jacket does. The black side and sleeve panels are placed where a garment takes the most abrasion, which keeps the fluorescent face clean and readable instead of scuffed grey at the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConstruction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFluorescent yellow-green softshell body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack panels on the sides and sleeves at the high-wear zones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver retroreflective bands around the torso and sleeves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack full-length zip with a stand collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo zip hand pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it fits in a layering system\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the middle of three layers: a base layer under it, a shell over it when rain is the problem. It is not sold as waterproof. If the requirement is a garment that keeps rain out, the rain jacket in this range is the correct piece, and the two are cut to sit over each other without the sleeve bands lining up badly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it is specified\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBand layout and standard class are confirmed at order stage; softshell face weight, backing and the black panel placement are fixed at sampling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA middle layer, and it should be bought as one\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoftshell holds its shape and blocks wind, and it is not a waterproof shell: the seams are not taped and the face is not built for standing rain. It works when it is bought as the middle of a three-layer system, with a base layer under it and a proper shell over it when water is the problem. Bought as a standalone jacket for wet weather it will disappoint, and that expectation is worth correcting before the order rather than after delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to confirm before ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass or type you are buying to\u003c\/strong\u003e: EN ISO 20471 class 1, 2 or 3, or an ANSI\/ISEA 107 type. The same garment cannot be every class, so the class has to be stated before the banding is fixed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe layer it goes over\u003c\/strong\u003e: Class areas are measured on the garment, not on the outfit. A jacket worn over a fleece has to fit over the fleece, which may mean a larger size rather than less banding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhether waterproofing or flame retardancy is also required\u003c\/strong\u003e: Those are separate standards with separate tests. A high-visibility claim says nothing about either.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBand width and layout, if your buyer's spec fixes them\u003c\/strong\u003e: Two suppliers can both meet a class with different layouts, so a fixed layout is a spec item and not a detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhether trims, logos and pockets may reduce the fluorescent area\u003c\/strong\u003e: Some specs prohibit it. Pockets and logos are subtracted from the area that counts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompliance note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA high-visibility garment is assessed as a garment, not as a fabric. Band width, band count, fluorescent area and the way they are laid out are all measured on the finished article, and the class belongs to that article. What can be stated here is the standard the build is designed against and how the banding is arranged; what cannot be stated on a product page is that a particular batch's certificate matches your requirement. That certificate is requested per order, against the standard and class in your purchase spec, and it is the document your customer's auditor will ask for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated formats\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor closely related builds see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hi-vis-bomber-jacket\"\u003eHi Vis Bomber Jacket\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hi-vis-fleece-lined-jacket\"\u003eHi Vis Fleece-Lined Work Jacket\u003c\/a\u003e. The full category is at \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hi-vis-jacket\"\u003eHi Vis Jackets\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSamples and lead time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample pieces are supplied before a bulk order so your team can check fit, finish and marking on the actual article. Standard lead time is 2–4 weeks from order confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Reflexstrip","offers":[{"title":"RS-C-JK-02","offer_id":67770620707003,"sku":"RS-C-JK-02","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/2849\/0427\/files\/jk-02-softshell.jpg?v=1792503597"},{"product_id":"hi-vis-fleece-lined-jacket","title":"Hi Vis Fleece-Lined Work Jacket","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cold-weather member of the range: a fluorescent high-visibility outer with a bonded grey fleece lining, so one garment covers the insulation and the visibility instead of a vest worn over a fleece. That matters on site because a vest over a bulky mid-layer is exactly the combination workers take off first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConstruction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFluorescent yellow-green outer shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonded grey fleece lining, visible at the collar and turned-back cuffs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver retroreflective bands around the torso and sleeves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack full-length zip front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo chest pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinter behaviour worth knowing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCold makes a reflective band less supple and more likely to crack across a hard fold, so on a lined jacket the band placement avoids the deepest creases at the elbow and waist. Washing a lined garment also changes the dry time and the mechanical action on the banding, which is why the wash programme is part of the specification rather than an afterthought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it is specified\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLining weight, band layout and standard class are confirmed at order stage. Sizes account for the lining volume, so a lined jacket is not simply the unlined size with a fleece added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCold stiffens banding, so placement follows the fold\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA reflective band is a laminate, and at low temperature it loses suppleness and cracks across a hard fold before it wears through. On a lined jacket the deep creases sit at the elbow and the waist, so the band is placed to avoid them, and the fleece behind gives it a softer bed than a single-layer shell would. Sizing has to allow for lining volume as well: a lined jacket ordered in the unlined size will bind across the shoulders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to confirm before ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass or type you are buying to\u003c\/strong\u003e: EN ISO 20471 class 1, 2 or 3, or an ANSI\/ISEA 107 type. The same garment cannot be every class, so the class has to be stated before the banding is fixed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe layer it goes over\u003c\/strong\u003e: Class areas are measured on the garment, not on the outfit. A jacket worn over a fleece has to fit over the fleece, which may mean a larger size rather than less banding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhether waterproofing or flame retardancy is also required\u003c\/strong\u003e: Those are separate standards with separate tests. A high-visibility claim says nothing about either.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBand width and layout, if your buyer's spec fixes them\u003c\/strong\u003e: Two suppliers can both meet a class with different layouts, so a fixed layout is a spec item and not a detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhether trims, logos and pockets may reduce the fluorescent area\u003c\/strong\u003e: Some specs prohibit it. Pockets and logos are subtracted from the area that counts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompliance note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA high-visibility garment is assessed as a garment, not as a fabric. Band width, band count, fluorescent area and the way they are laid out are all measured on the finished article, and the class belongs to that article. What can be stated here is the standard the build is designed against and how the banding is arranged; what cannot be stated on a product page is that a particular batch's certificate matches your requirement. That certificate is requested per order, against the standard and class in your purchase spec, and it is the document your customer's auditor will ask for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated formats\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor closely related builds see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hi-vis-bomber-jacket\"\u003eHi Vis Bomber Jacket\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hi-vis-softshell-jacket\"\u003eHi Vis Softshell Jacket\u003c\/a\u003e. The full category is at \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hi-vis-jacket\"\u003eHi Vis Jackets\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSamples and lead time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample pieces are supplied before a bulk order so your team can check fit, finish and marking on the actual article. Standard lead time is 2–4 weeks from order confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Reflexstrip","offers":[{"title":"RS-C-JK-03","offer_id":67770623066299,"sku":"RS-C-JK-03","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/2849\/0427\/files\/jk-03-fleece-lined.jpg?v=1792503628"},{"product_id":"hi-vis-work-trousers","title":"Hi Vis Work Trousers","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNavy polycotton trousers with the visibility put where a walking body actually needs it: fluorescent panels across the knees and silver reflective bands above each knee and around each ankle hem. Navy carries the dirt, fluorescent carries the signal, and the legs keep a conventional work-trouser shape instead of turning into a high-visibility item from the waist down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConstruction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNavy polycotton legs with fluorescent yellow-green knee panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver reflective band above each knee and around each ankle hem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack waistband with belt loops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo side pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight leg, uncropped hem for alteration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the band sits above the knee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA band across the kneecap is the first thing to abrade — it takes every kneel and every crawl under plant. Placing it above the knee keeps the reflective surface intact for longer, and that position is also the one a driver sees first when a worker is standing behind a vehicle. The ankle band covers the lower leg, which is the part that disappears behind a wheel arch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it is specified\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBand width, the fluorescent panel size and the resulting standard class are confirmed at order stage against the standard the trousers are bought for. Leg length is supplied uncropped so it can be altered on site without cutting through a band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe band sits above the knee because the knee is what wears out\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA band across the kneecap is the first thing to go: it takes every kneel, every crawl under plant and every contact with the ground. Moving it just above the knee keeps the reflective surface intact for the life of the trouser and still puts it where a standing figure is seen. The fluorescent panel is placed on the knee itself, where abrasion is expected and where the next pair of trousers is the replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to confirm before ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass or type you are buying to\u003c\/strong\u003e: EN ISO 20471 class 1, 2 or 3, or an ANSI\/ISEA 107 type. The same garment cannot be every class, so the class has to be stated before the banding is fixed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe layer it goes over\u003c\/strong\u003e: Class areas are measured on the garment, not on the outfit. A jacket worn over a fleece has to fit over the fleece, which may mean a larger size rather than less banding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhether waterproofing or flame retardancy is also required\u003c\/strong\u003e: Those are separate standards with separate tests. A high-visibility claim says nothing about either.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBand width and layout, if your buyer's spec fixes them\u003c\/strong\u003e: Two suppliers can both meet a class with different layouts, so a fixed layout is a spec item and not a detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhether trims, logos and pockets may reduce the fluorescent area\u003c\/strong\u003e: Some specs prohibit it. Pockets and logos are subtracted from the area that counts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompliance note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA high-visibility garment is assessed as a garment, not as a fabric. Band width, band count, fluorescent area and the way they are laid out are all measured on the finished article, and the class belongs to that article. What can be stated here is the standard the build is designed against and how the banding is arranged; what cannot be stated on a product page is that a particular batch's certificate matches your requirement. That certificate is requested per order, against the standard and class in your purchase spec, and it is the document your customer's auditor will ask for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated formats\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor closely related builds see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hi-vis-cargo-trousers\"\u003eHi Vis Cargo Trousers\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hi-vis-work-coverall\"\u003eHi Vis Work Coverall\u003c\/a\u003e. The full category is at \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/safety-pants\"\u003eSafety Trousers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSamples and lead time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample pieces are supplied before a bulk order so your team can check fit, finish and marking on the actual article. Standard lead time is 2–4 weeks from order confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Reflexstrip","offers":[{"title":"RS-C-PN-01","offer_id":67771090239675,"sku":"RS-C-PN-01","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/2849\/0427\/files\/pn-01-work-trousers.jpg?v=1792506090"},{"product_id":"hi-vis-cargo-trousers","title":"Hi Vis Cargo Trousers","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full-fluorescent version of the work trouser, with black cargo pockets on the thighs and silver reflective banding above the knee and at the ankle. Where the navy build keeps the signal to the knee and hem, this one carries fluorescent area across the whole leg, which is what a higher class of garment needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConstruction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFluorescent yellow-green polycotton legs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack flapped cargo pockets on both thighs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver reflective band above each knee and around each ankle hem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack waistband with belt loops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight leg, uncropped hem for alteration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFluorescent area is the point\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standard governing high-visibility clothing counts fluorescent area and reflective area separately, and a trouser that is fluorescent only at the knee has far less of the first than one that is fluorescent throughout. That is the real difference between this build and the navy one — not the pockets. Which build meets which class is confirmed at order stage against the actual garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoadside and traffic management crews, rail and utility work, warehouse and yard staff, and any role where the legs are the part most often hidden behind plant or a vehicle body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePockets are black, and black is not fluorescent area\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-visibility clothing standards count fluorescent area and retroreflective area separately, and only the fluorescent part counts toward the class. Flapped cargo pockets are genuinely useful and they are also black panels subtracted from a fluorescent leg. On a full-fluorescent trouser there is enough area to absorb that; on a trouser that is fluorescent only at the knee, adding pockets can be the difference between making a class and not. Measure it on the sample rather than assuming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to confirm before ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass or type you are buying to\u003c\/strong\u003e: EN ISO 20471 class 1, 2 or 3, or an ANSI\/ISEA 107 type. The same garment cannot be every class, so the class has to be stated before the banding is fixed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe layer it goes over\u003c\/strong\u003e: Class areas are measured on the garment, not on the outfit. A jacket worn over a fleece has to fit over the fleece, which may mean a larger size rather than less banding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhether waterproofing or flame retardancy is also required\u003c\/strong\u003e: Those are separate standards with separate tests. A high-visibility claim says nothing about either.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBand width and layout, if your buyer's spec fixes them\u003c\/strong\u003e: Two suppliers can both meet a class with different layouts, so a fixed layout is a spec item and not a detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhether trims, logos and pockets may reduce the fluorescent area\u003c\/strong\u003e: Some specs prohibit it. Pockets and logos are subtracted from the area that counts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompliance note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA high-visibility garment is assessed as a garment, not as a fabric. Band width, band count, fluorescent area and the way they are laid out are all measured on the finished article, and the class belongs to that article. What can be stated here is the standard the build is designed against and how the banding is arranged; what cannot be stated on a product page is that a particular batch's certificate matches your requirement. That certificate is requested per order, against the standard and class in your purchase spec, and it is the document your customer's auditor will ask for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated formats\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor closely related builds see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hi-vis-work-trousers\"\u003eHi Vis Work Trousers\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hi-vis-work-coverall\"\u003eHi Vis Work Coverall\u003c\/a\u003e. The full category is at \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/safety-pants\"\u003eSafety Trousers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSamples and lead time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample pieces are supplied before a bulk order so your team can check fit, finish and marking on the actual article. Standard lead time is 2–4 weeks from order confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Reflexstrip","offers":[{"title":"RS-C-PN-02","offer_id":67771233468603,"sku":"RS-C-PN-02","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/2849\/0427\/files\/pn-02-cargo-trousers.jpg?v=1792506193"},{"product_id":"hi-vis-rain-jacket","title":"Hi Vis Rain Jacket","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA coated waterproof shell in fluorescent yellow-green with silver reflective bands around the torso and each sleeve, a storm flap over the zip and an attached hood. This is the piece in the range that is actually specified for rain — the softshell and bomber in the jacket range are not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConstruction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFluorescent yellow-green coated waterproof shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttached hood with a shaped front edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver reflective bands on the torso and each sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorm flap over a full-length zip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElasticated cuffs and two flap pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the flap and the cuffs matter more than the coating\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater gets into a rain jacket at the closures long before it gets through the fabric. A flap over the zip stops water tracking along the teeth, and an elasticated cuff keeps the sleeve from filling when an arm is raised. Seam treatment is confirmed as part of the build specification rather than assumed, because a coated shell is only as waterproof as its seams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoadside and utility crews working through weather, event and marshalling staff, and any outer layer that has to stay visible while it keeps rain out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWater enters at the closures, not through the coating\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA coated shell is the easy part. Water tracks along the zip teeth, wicks up an open cuff and runs off a hood edge onto the chest, so the storm flap, the elasticated cuff and the shaped hood front do more for a shift in rain than another few grams of coating would. It is also why a jacket and trousers bought separately leave a gap at the waist: the two garments have to overlap to work as one layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to confirm before ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass or type you are buying to\u003c\/strong\u003e: EN ISO 20471 class 1, 2 or 3, or an ANSI\/ISEA 107 type. The same garment cannot be every class, so the class has to be stated before the banding is fixed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe layer it goes over\u003c\/strong\u003e: Class areas are measured on the garment, not on the outfit. A jacket worn over a fleece has to fit over the fleece, which may mean a larger size rather than less banding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhether waterproofing or flame retardancy is also required\u003c\/strong\u003e: Those are separate standards with separate tests. A high-visibility claim says nothing about either.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBand width and layout, if your buyer's spec fixes them\u003c\/strong\u003e: Two suppliers can both meet a class with different layouts, so a fixed layout is a spec item and not a detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhether trims, logos and pockets may reduce the fluorescent area\u003c\/strong\u003e: Some specs prohibit it. Pockets and logos are subtracted from the area that counts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompliance note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA high-visibility garment is assessed as a garment, not as a fabric. Band width, band count, fluorescent area and the way they are laid out are all measured on the finished article, and the class belongs to that article. What can be stated here is the standard the build is designed against and how the banding is arranged; what cannot be stated on a product page is that a particular batch's certificate matches your requirement. That certificate is requested per order, against the standard and class in your purchase spec, and it is the document your customer's auditor will ask for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated formats\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor closely related builds see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hi-vis-rain-suit\"\u003eHi Vis Rain Suit\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hi-vis-long-raincoat\"\u003eHi Vis Long Raincoat\u003c\/a\u003e. The full category is at \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/safety-raincoat\"\u003eSafety Rainwear\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSamples and lead time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample pieces are supplied before a bulk order so your team can check fit, finish and marking on the actual article. Standard lead time is 2–4 weeks from order confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Reflexstrip","offers":[{"title":"RS-C-RC-01","offer_id":67771271839931,"sku":"RS-C-RC-01","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/2849\/0427\/files\/rc-01-rain-jacket.jpg?v=1792506316"},{"product_id":"hi-vis-bib-and-brace","title":"Hi Vis Bib and Brace","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDungarees solve a problem trousers alone do not: they stay up and stay in place when the wearer is bending, crawling or reaching overhead, and they cover the chest and back without a separate vest. The bib is fluorescent with reflective braces running over the shoulders, and the legs are navy with a reflective band above each knee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConstruction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFluorescent yellow-green bib panel with a centre chest pocket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflective braces running over both shoulders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide buckles at the waist for adjustment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNavy polycotton legs with a reflective band above each knee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the braces have to do\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe braces carry the whole garment, so on a reflective brace the band is also a load path — it is stitched and specified as structure, not decoration. That is why a bib and brace is not simply trousers with two straps attached, and why brace adjustment is at the side buckles rather than at the shoulder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCold and wet site work where a jacket is worn over the top, agricultural and grounds work, and any role that spends the day bending and reaching where a waistband alone will not stay put.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBraces load the seam in one direction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShoulder straps pull continuously, so the trim on a brace is under constant tension rather than intermittent flex. Confirm how the trim is attached at the shoulder, which is where it separates first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to confirm before ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTarget class:\u003c\/strong\u003e the class you intend to sell against, decided before the panel is drawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarket:\u003c\/strong\u003e EN ISO 20471, ANSI\/ISEA 107 or CSA-Z96 - the three are not interchangeable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize range:\u003c\/strong\u003e reflective area and placement are assessed per size, not only on the sample size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLaundry regime:\u003c\/strong\u003e domestic or industrial, since it sets the trim grade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompliance note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA finished garment is the article that gets certified. The reflective elements, the fluorescent background and their placement are assessed together, so the class depends on the whole build rather than on the trims used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat means the class has to be decided before the panel is designed, not read off a material label afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated formats\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelated builds: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hi-vis-sweatshirt\"\u003eHi Vis Sweatshirt\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hi-vis-hoodie\"\u003eHi Vis Hoodie\u003c\/a\u003e. Overview at \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/reflective-fabric-for-ppe-guide\"\u003eReflective Fabric For Ppe Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSamples and lead time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sample garment is made on request before a production order. Standard lead time is 2–4 weeks from order confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reflexstrip","offers":[{"title":"RS-C-PN-03","offer_id":67771309752507,"sku":"RS-C-PN-03","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/2849\/0427\/files\/pn-03-bib-brace.jpg?v=1792506401"},{"product_id":"hi-vis-rain-suit","title":"Hi Vis Rain Suit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA jacket and trouser set in the same coated fluorescent fabric, sold as one build so the reflective banding lines up as a system rather than as two separate purchases. The jacket carries bands on the torso and sleeves; the trousers carry a band around each ankle, which is the part of a walking figure that a driver picks up first in rain and spray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConstruction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFluorescent yellow-green coated waterproof jacket with attached hood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflective bands on the jacket torso and sleeves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching coated trousers with an elasticated waist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflective band around each trouser ankle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJacket cut to sit over the trouser waist without exposing a gap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy buy it as a set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMixing a rain jacket with ordinary trousers leaves the lower body without either waterproofing or reflection, which is exactly the half of a walking figure that is hardest to see at night in rain. Buying the two as one build also means the fluorescent batch matches, so the set does not read as two different yellows under a headlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNight shifts in wet weather, roadworks and breakdown recovery, and any crew issued rainwear as a complete outer layer rather than as a jacket only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBought as a set, because the lower half is where it fails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJacket and trouser are sold together for a reason: the banding is laid out as one system, so the torso band, the sleeve band and the ankle band all appear on the same figure. Mixing a rain jacket with ordinary trousers leaves the legs with neither waterproofing nor reflection, and the legs are the half of a walking figure a driver sees first at night. The ankle band on the trouser is the part most often missing from a jacket-only purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to confirm before ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass or type you are buying to\u003c\/strong\u003e: EN ISO 20471 class 1, 2 or 3, or an ANSI\/ISEA 107 type. The same garment cannot be every class, so the class has to be stated before the banding is fixed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe layer it goes over\u003c\/strong\u003e: Class areas are measured on the garment, not on the outfit. A jacket worn over a fleece has to fit over the fleece, which may mean a larger size rather than less banding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhether waterproofing or flame retardancy is also required\u003c\/strong\u003e: Those are separate standards with separate tests. A high-visibility claim says nothing about either.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBand width and layout, if your buyer's spec fixes them\u003c\/strong\u003e: Two suppliers can both meet a class with different layouts, so a fixed layout is a spec item and not a detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhether trims, logos and pockets may reduce the fluorescent area\u003c\/strong\u003e: Some specs prohibit it. Pockets and logos are subtracted from the area that counts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompliance note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA high-visibility garment is assessed as a garment, not as a fabric. Band width, band count, fluorescent area and the way they are laid out are all measured on the finished article, and the class belongs to that article. What can be stated here is the standard the build is designed against and how the banding is arranged; what cannot be stated on a product page is that a particular batch's certificate matches your requirement. That certificate is requested per order, against the standard and class in your purchase spec, and it is the document your customer's auditor will ask for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated formats\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor closely related builds see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hi-vis-rain-jacket\"\u003eHi Vis Rain Jacket\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hi-vis-long-raincoat\"\u003eHi Vis Long Raincoat\u003c\/a\u003e. The full category is at \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/safety-raincoat\"\u003eSafety Rainwear\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSamples and lead time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample pieces are supplied before a bulk order so your team can check fit, finish and marking on the actual article. Standard lead time is 2–4 weeks from order confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Reflexstrip","offers":[{"title":"RS-C-RC-02","offer_id":67771348648123,"sku":"RS-C-RC-02","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/2849\/0427\/files\/rc-02-rain-suit.jpg?v=1792506499"},{"product_id":"hi-vis-long-raincoat","title":"Hi Vis Long Raincoat","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA knee-length coated raincoat built for standing in weather rather than moving through it quickly: hood, waist band, cuff bands, snap front and two large flap pockets. The extra length covers the thighs, which is where a short rain jacket stops and where water runs off onto whatever is underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConstruction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnee-length fluorescent yellow-green coated shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttached hood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflective band around the waist and around each cuff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-length snap or zip front with a flap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo large flap pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere a long coat beats a short one\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a marshal, a gatekeeper or a recovery operator who is mostly stationary, the failure mode is water running off a waist-length jacket onto the trousers. Length solves it without adding a second garment. The trade-off is stride: a long coat restricts a walking pace, so it is the wrong choice for crews covering distance on foot, where the two-piece rain suit is the better build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvent marshalling, gate and barrier duties, security and stewarding in wet weather, and any stationary outdoor post that has to stay visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLength adds area and adds movement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA long coat gains visible area but also flexes at the hem and the seat, which is where reflective trim cracks first. Confirm the construction at those points rather than only the total area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to confirm before ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTarget class:\u003c\/strong\u003e the class you intend to sell against, decided before the panel is drawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarket:\u003c\/strong\u003e EN ISO 20471, ANSI\/ISEA 107 or CSA-Z96 - the three are not interchangeable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize range:\u003c\/strong\u003e reflective area and placement are assessed per size, not only on the sample size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLaundry regime:\u003c\/strong\u003e domestic or industrial, since it sets the trim grade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompliance note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA finished garment is the article that gets certified. The reflective elements, the fluorescent background and their placement are assessed together, so the class depends on the whole build rather than on the trims used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat means the class has to be decided before the panel is designed, not read off a material label afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated formats\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelated builds: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hi-vis-sweatshirt\"\u003eHi Vis Sweatshirt\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hi-vis-hoodie\"\u003eHi Vis Hoodie\u003c\/a\u003e. Overview at \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/reflective-fabric-for-ppe-guide\"\u003eReflective Fabric For Ppe Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSamples and lead time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sample garment is made on request before a production order. Standard lead time is 2–4 weeks from order confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reflexstrip","offers":[{"title":"RS-C-RC-03","offer_id":67771374731451,"sku":"RS-C-RC-03","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/2849\/0427\/files\/rc-03-long-raincoat.jpg?v=1792506563"},{"product_id":"hi-vis-polo-shirt","title":"Hi Vis Polo Shirt","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA high-visibility polo for warm weather, when a jacket is not an option and a vest over a shirt is the thing workers take off first. Piqué knit, ribbed collar, two-button placket, and reflective piping run along the shoulder seams and around the sleeve hems — placed where the reflective element can sit without turning a polo into a banded safety garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConstruction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFluorescent yellow-green piqué knit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflective piping on the front shoulder seams and sleeve hems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbed collar with a two-button placket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort sleeves, straight hem with short side vents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat piping buys and what it costs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePiping keeps the shirt wearable — it does not stiffen the shoulder or add weight — but it carries far less reflective area than a band. This is the garment for a role that has to look like clothing and be seen at close range, not for a role that has to satisfy a formal high-visibility class after dark. If the latter is the requirement, a banded sweatshirt or a vest is the correct piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSite supervision and management visits, event and venue staff, delivery and facilities roles, and summer workwear where a full vest is impractical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKnit fabric moves under a rigid trim\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA polo stretches at the chest and shoulder, and a rigid reflective trim there will pucker. A stretch or segmented trim holds the line; a standard tape will fight the knit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to confirm before ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTarget class:\u003c\/strong\u003e the class you intend to sell against, decided before the panel is drawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarket:\u003c\/strong\u003e EN ISO 20471, ANSI\/ISEA 107 or CSA-Z96 - the three are not interchangeable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize range:\u003c\/strong\u003e reflective area and placement are assessed per size, not only on the sample size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLaundry regime:\u003c\/strong\u003e domestic or industrial, since it sets the trim grade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompliance note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA finished garment is the article that gets certified. The reflective elements, the fluorescent background and their placement are assessed together, so the class depends on the whole build rather than on the trims used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat means the class has to be decided before the panel is designed, not read off a material label afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated formats\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelated builds: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hi-vis-sweatshirt\"\u003eHi Vis Sweatshirt\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hi-vis-hoodie\"\u003eHi Vis Hoodie\u003c\/a\u003e. Overview at \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/reflective-fabric-for-ppe-guide\"\u003eReflective Fabric For Ppe Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSamples and lead time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sample garment is made on request before a production order. Standard lead time is 2–4 weeks from order confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reflexstrip","offers":[{"title":"RS-C-SH-01","offer_id":67771893121211,"sku":"RS-C-SH-01","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/2849\/0427\/files\/sh-01-polo.jpg?v=1792508429"},{"product_id":"hi-vis-sweatshirt","title":"Hi Vis Sweatshirt","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA brushed-back fleece sweatshirt in fluorescent yellow-green with a reflective band across the chest and one around each sleeve. It replaces the vest-over-hoodie combination that gets taken off first: the warmth and the reflective banding are the same garment, so there is nothing to remove separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConstruction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFluorescent yellow-green brushed-back fleece knit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflective band across the chest and around each sleeve above the cuff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbed collar, cuffs and hem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong sleeves, straight body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the sleeve band sits above the cuff\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA band at the very cuff edge is where a sleeve abrades fastest and where a reflective surface gets folded and cracked by the wrist. Moving it just above the cuff keeps it flat and intact, and it is still in the part of the arm that swings into a headlight when someone walks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCool-weather site work under a jacket, yard and warehouse roles, and any shift where a vest is worn in name only because it keeps being taken off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe garment is the certified article\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a finished garment the reflective elements, the fluorescent background and their placement are assessed together, so the class depends on the whole build rather than on the tape used. Confirm the class you are selling against, not only the materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to confirm before ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTarget class:\u003c\/strong\u003e the class you intend to sell against, decided before the panel is drawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarket:\u003c\/strong\u003e EN ISO 20471, ANSI\/ISEA 107 or CSA-Z96 - the three are not interchangeable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize range:\u003c\/strong\u003e reflective area and placement are assessed per size, not only on the sample size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLaundry regime:\u003c\/strong\u003e domestic or industrial, since it sets the trim grade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompliance note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA finished garment is the article that gets certified. The reflective elements, the fluorescent background and their placement are assessed together, so the class depends on the whole build rather than on the trims used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat means the class has to be decided before the panel is designed, not read off a material label afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated formats\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelated builds: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hi-vis-hoodie\"\u003eHi Vis Hoodie\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hi-vis-long-raincoat\"\u003eHi Vis Long Raincoat\u003c\/a\u003e. Overview at \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/reflective-fabric-for-ppe-guide\"\u003eReflective Fabric For Ppe Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSamples and lead time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sample garment is made on request before a production order. Standard lead time is 2–4 weeks from order confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reflexstrip","offers":[{"title":"RS-C-SH-02","offer_id":67771911143611,"sku":"RS-C-SH-02","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/2849\/0427\/files\/sh-02-sweatshirt.jpg?v=1792508467"},{"product_id":"hi-vis-hoodie","title":"Hi Vis Hoodie","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hooded version of the reflective sweatshirt: same fluorescent knit and banding, plus a drawcord hood and a kangaroo pocket. It suits the outdoor shift that starts cold and stays outdoors, where a hood is the difference between wearing the garment and not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConstruction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFluorescent yellow-green knit with a drawcord hood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflective band across the chest and around each sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKangaroo pocket at the front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbed cuffs and hem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe hood is a visibility decision too\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hood changes the silhouette — it adds bulk at the head and shoulders, which is where a driver looks first. That can help or hurt: it helps in rain and cold, it hurts where a hood over a hard hat is a hazard. Where head protection is required, this garment is worn under the helmet with the hood down, and a banded sweatshirt is the cleaner alternative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutdoor crews in cold weather, event and security staff, delivery and logistics roles, and shifts that need warmth without a jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHood and sleeves change the assessment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlacement and visible area decide the class, and a hooded garment adds both a large panel and a surface that folds. Confirm where the reflective elements sit with the hood up as well as down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to confirm before ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTarget class:\u003c\/strong\u003e the class you intend to sell against, decided before the panel is drawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarket:\u003c\/strong\u003e EN ISO 20471, ANSI\/ISEA 107 or CSA-Z96 - the three are not interchangeable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize range:\u003c\/strong\u003e reflective area and placement are assessed per size, not only on the sample size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLaundry regime:\u003c\/strong\u003e domestic or industrial, since it sets the trim grade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompliance note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA finished garment is the article that gets certified. The reflective elements, the fluorescent background and their placement are assessed together, so the class depends on the whole build rather than on the trims used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat means the class has to be decided before the panel is designed, not read off a material label afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated formats\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelated builds: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hi-vis-sweatshirt\"\u003eHi Vis Sweatshirt\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hi-vis-long-raincoat\"\u003eHi Vis Long Raincoat\u003c\/a\u003e. Overview at \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/reflective-fabric-for-ppe-guide\"\u003eReflective Fabric For Ppe Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSamples and lead time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sample garment is made on request before a production order. Standard lead time is 2–4 weeks from order confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reflexstrip","offers":[{"title":"RS-C-SH-03","offer_id":67771926479035,"sku":"RS-C-SH-03","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/2849\/0427\/files\/sh-03-hoodie.jpg?v=1792508527"},{"product_id":"hi-vis-work-coverall","title":"Hi Vis Work Coverall","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA one-piece coverall with a fluorescent upper body and navy legs. It solves the gap problem that two-piece workwear has — no exposed waist when reaching or kneeling — and it gives a single fluorescent surface across the chest and shoulders with banding around the chest and each lower leg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConstruction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFluorescent yellow-green upper body, navy legs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflective band around the chest and around each lower leg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStand collar and full-length front zip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo flapped chest pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the legs are navy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoveralls get dirty from the ground up. Putting the fluorescent where it is looked at — chest and shoulders — and the navy where it is not keeps the garment readable for longer, because a fluorescent leg scuffed grey at the knee loses contrast exactly where it was supposed to help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirty and dusty site work, plant operation, maintenance and workshop roles, and any task where a two-piece garment leaves the waist exposed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOne piece removes the waist gap two-piece workwear leaves\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaching up, kneeling or crawling opens a gap between a jacket and a trouser, and that gap sits at the waist, which is exactly the part of a stooped figure facing a driver. A coverall has no gap to open. The fluorescent is kept on the chest and shoulders where the eye goes, and the legs are navy because they are what gets dirty: a fluorescent leg in site work stops being fluorescent long before it stops being worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to confirm before ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass or type you are buying to\u003c\/strong\u003e: EN ISO 20471 class 1, 2 or 3, or an ANSI\/ISEA 107 type. The same garment cannot be every class, so the class has to be stated before the banding is fixed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe layer it goes over\u003c\/strong\u003e: Class areas are measured on the garment, not on the outfit. A jacket worn over a fleece has to fit over the fleece, which may mean a larger size rather than less banding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhether waterproofing or flame retardancy is also required\u003c\/strong\u003e: Those are separate standards with separate tests. A high-visibility claim says nothing about either.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBand width and layout, if your buyer's spec fixes them\u003c\/strong\u003e: Two suppliers can both meet a class with different layouts, so a fixed layout is a spec item and not a detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhether trims, logos and pockets may reduce the fluorescent area\u003c\/strong\u003e: Some specs prohibit it. Pockets and logos are subtracted from the area that counts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompliance note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA high-visibility garment is assessed as a garment, not as a fabric. Band width, band count, fluorescent area and the way they are laid out are all measured on the finished article, and the class belongs to that article. What can be stated here is the standard the build is designed against and how the banding is arranged; what cannot be stated on a product page is that a particular batch's certificate matches your requirement. That certificate is requested per order, against the standard and class in your purchase spec, and it is the document your customer's auditor will ask for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated formats\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor closely related builds see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hi-vis-boilersuit\"\u003eHi Vis Boilersuit\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hi-vis-fr-coverall\"\u003eHi Vis Flame-Retardant Coverall\u003c\/a\u003e. The full category is at \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/safety-coverall\"\u003eSafety Coveralls\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSamples and lead time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample pieces are supplied before a bulk order so your team can check fit, finish and marking on the actual article. Standard lead time is 2–4 weeks from order confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Reflexstrip","offers":[{"title":"RS-C-CV-01","offer_id":67771937620155,"sku":"RS-C-CV-01","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/2849\/0427\/files\/cv-01-work-coverall.jpg?v=1792508559"},{"product_id":"hi-vis-boilersuit","title":"Hi Vis Boilersuit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA navy boilersuit with the fluorescent placed as a yoke across the chest and shoulders rather than as a full fluorescent body. The result reads as a conventional overall at a distance and as a high-visibility garment where it counts, which is often what a maintenance or plant role actually wants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConstruction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNavy one-piece overall with a fluorescent yellow-green chest and shoulder yoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflective band around the chest and around each ankle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-way front zip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo breast pockets, elasticated back waist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo-way zip matters on a one-piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single-direction zip means the whole garment has to come off for a visit to the toilet. A two-way zip lets the lower half open independently, which is the difference between a boilersuit that gets worn and one that gets left in the locker. It is a small spec detail with a large effect on whether the garment is actually used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintenance, plant and workshop roles, cleaning and facilities, and any site where a full fluorescent body would be more than the role requires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA yoke rather than a full fluorescent body, by design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a cheaper version of the coverall, it is a different brief: a conventional navy overall with the visible part placed as a chest and shoulder yoke, for roles where a fully fluorescent body reads as excessive. The consequence should be said plainly rather than left to be discovered: less fluorescent area means a lower class, or no class at all. If the site specifies a class, this garment is the wrong one however good it looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to confirm before ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass or type you are buying to\u003c\/strong\u003e: EN ISO 20471 class 1, 2 or 3, or an ANSI\/ISEA 107 type. The same garment cannot be every class, so the class has to be stated before the banding is fixed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe layer it goes over\u003c\/strong\u003e: Class areas are measured on the garment, not on the outfit. A jacket worn over a fleece has to fit over the fleece, which may mean a larger size rather than less banding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhether waterproofing or flame retardancy is also required\u003c\/strong\u003e: Those are separate standards with separate tests. A high-visibility claim says nothing about either.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBand width and layout, if your buyer's spec fixes them\u003c\/strong\u003e: Two suppliers can both meet a class with different layouts, so a fixed layout is a spec item and not a detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhether trims, logos and pockets may reduce the fluorescent area\u003c\/strong\u003e: Some specs prohibit it. Pockets and logos are subtracted from the area that counts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompliance note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA high-visibility garment is assessed as a garment, not as a fabric. Band width, band count, fluorescent area and the way they are laid out are all measured on the finished article, and the class belongs to that article. What can be stated here is the standard the build is designed against and how the banding is arranged; what cannot be stated on a product page is that a particular batch's certificate matches your requirement. That certificate is requested per order, against the standard and class in your purchase spec, and it is the document your customer's auditor will ask for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated formats\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor closely related builds see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hi-vis-work-coverall\"\u003eHi Vis Work Coverall\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hi-vis-fr-coverall\"\u003eHi Vis Flame-Retardant Coverall\u003c\/a\u003e. The full category is at \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/safety-coverall\"\u003eSafety Coveralls\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSamples and lead time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample pieces are supplied before a bulk order so your team can check fit, finish and marking on the actual article. Standard lead time is 2–4 weeks from order confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Reflexstrip","offers":[{"title":"RS-C-CV-02","offer_id":67771943157947,"sku":"RS-C-CV-02","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/2849\/0427\/files\/cv-02-boilersuit.jpg?v=1792508592"},{"product_id":"hi-vis-fr-coverall","title":"Hi Vis Flame-Retardant Coverall","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA heavy navy coverall built on flame-retardant principles: a stand collar, a concealed two-way zip with a storm flap, flapped chest pockets, and silver reflective banding around the chest, each sleeve and each ankle. Where the other coveralls in this range trade fluorescent area for durability, this one carries its visibility entirely in banding on a dark garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConstruction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy navy coverall built with flame-retardant principles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflective bands around the chest, each sleeve and each ankle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStand collar and concealed two-way zip with storm flap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo flapped chest pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCertification is a specification, not a claim\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlame-retardant performance is governed by standards that apply to the finished garment, not to the fabric alone, and the relevant standard depends on the hazard the wearer faces — flash fire, welding, or arc. This garment is built to be specified against one: state the standard required and the fabric, stitching and hardware are confirmed against it at order stage. No certification is claimed for the garment until that confirmation is made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoles where a dark coverall is preferred and banding carries the visibility — utilities, heavy maintenance and industrial sites — subject to the flame-retardant standard being confirmed for the specific hazard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlame retardancy belongs to the garment system, not the shell\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlame-retardant performance is assessed on the finished garment and on the combination actually worn: a flame-retardant coverall over a non-flame-retardant base layer is not a flame-retardant system. The reflective banding then has to be chosen so that it does not compromise that performance, which is a material decision rather than a decorative one. The standard that applies depends on the hazard, because molten metal, arc and radiant heat are different tests with different markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to confirm before ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass or type you are buying to\u003c\/strong\u003e: EN ISO 20471 class 1, 2 or 3, or an ANSI\/ISEA 107 type. The same garment cannot be every class, so the class has to be stated before the banding is fixed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe layer it goes over\u003c\/strong\u003e: Class areas are measured on the garment, not on the outfit. A jacket worn over a fleece has to fit over the fleece, which may mean a larger size rather than less banding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhether waterproofing or flame retardancy is also required\u003c\/strong\u003e: Those are separate standards with separate tests. A high-visibility claim says nothing about either.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBand width and layout, if your buyer's spec fixes them\u003c\/strong\u003e: Two suppliers can both meet a class with different layouts, so a fixed layout is a spec item and not a detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhether trims, logos and pockets may reduce the fluorescent area\u003c\/strong\u003e: Some specs prohibit it. Pockets and logos are subtracted from the area that counts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompliance note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA high-visibility garment is assessed as a garment, not as a fabric. Band width, band count, fluorescent area and the way they are laid out are all measured on the finished article, and the class belongs to that article. What can be stated here is the standard the build is designed against and how the banding is arranged; what cannot be stated on a product page is that a particular batch's certificate matches your requirement. That certificate is requested per order, against the standard and class in your purchase spec, and it is the document your customer's auditor will ask for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated formats\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor closely related builds see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hi-vis-work-coverall\"\u003eHi Vis Work Coverall\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hi-vis-boilersuit\"\u003eHi Vis Boilersuit\u003c\/a\u003e. The full category is at \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/safety-coverall\"\u003eSafety Coveralls\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSamples and lead time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample pieces are supplied before a bulk order so your team can check fit, finish and marking on the actual article. Standard lead time is 2–4 weeks from order confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Reflexstrip","offers":[{"title":"RS-C-CV-03","offer_id":67771946500283,"sku":"RS-C-CV-03","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/2849\/0427\/files\/cv-03-fr-coverall.jpg?v=1792508618"},{"product_id":"nitrile-coated-work-gloves","title":"Nitrile Coated Work Gloves","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA grey knitted liner with a black nitrile palm dip. Nitrile is chosen where the hand meets light oil, coolant or abrasion, and it keeps grip in a way a plain knit glove does not. The back stays open knit so the hand does not cook.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eConstruction\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeamless knitted liner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrile palm and finger coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElastic knitted cuff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen knit back for breathability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere it fits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeneral assembly, warehouse handling, light maintenance and any task that needs grip on dry or lightly oily parts without a full dipped glove. Confirm the required EN 388 score at order stage if the task involves cut risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCoated palm, open back, and that is a deliberate compromise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA palm dip puts nitrile where the hand meets the part and leaves the back open so the glove breathes. Fully dipped gloves keep liquids out but hold sweat in, and a glove that makes the hand hot gets taken off and then not put back on, which is the failure that matters more than any test result. Nitrile is the right coating for light oil and coolant. It is not a cut-resistant glove and it is not chemical-protective, and those two are routinely confused when gloves are bought by colour instead of by test result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to confirm before ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe hazard, not the product name\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cut, abrasion, tear, puncture, chemical and heat are separate tests. Naming the hazard is what lets the right test result be supplied.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe level your risk assessment requires\u003c\/strong\u003e: For cut, that is the cut level letter or number. Without it a glove is chosen by feel and then justified afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrip surface\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dry, oily or wet parts change which coating is correct.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize run and cuff length\u003c\/strong\u003e: A glove that is too long at the cuff catches; too short and it gaps at the wrist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAny food-contact or medical requirement\u003c\/strong\u003e: Those are separate approvals with their own documentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompliance note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlove performance is a row of test results, not a single rating. Abrasion, cut, tear and puncture are separate tests on separate scales, and a glove that scores well on one can score poorly on another. A performance row is not printed on this page because it belongs to a specific test report for a specific article. State the hazard and the level your risk assessment requires, and the corresponding test report is supplied with the order; that report is what a safety auditor will accept in place of a claim on a website.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated formats\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor closely related builds see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cut-resistant-gloves\"\u003eCut Resistant Gloves\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/leather-welding-gloves\"\u003eLeather \u0026amp; Welding Gloves\u003c\/a\u003e. The full category is at \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/safety-gloves\"\u003eSafety Gloves\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSamples and lead time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample pieces are supplied before a bulk order so your team can check fit, finish and marking on the actual article. Standard lead time is 2–4 weeks from order confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Reflexstrip","offers":[{"title":"RS-P-GL-01","offer_id":67777512439995,"sku":"RS-P-GL-01","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/2849\/0427\/files\/gl-01-nitrile.jpg?v=1792560101"},{"product_id":"cut-resistant-gloves","title":"Cut Resistant Gloves","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA high performance fibre liner built for handling sharp edges, sheet metal and glass. The coating on the palm carries the grip; the liner carries the cut resistance. Both are needed — a glove that grips but cuts through is worse than useless.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eConstruction\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh performance polyethylene blend liner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoated palm for grip on dry and oily parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnitted wrist with elastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour coded by size on the cuff band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere it fits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSheet metal, glass handling, blade-adjacent assembly and demolition. Cut level is the specification that matters: state the hazard and the required EN 388 cut score at order stage, because the liner and the test level both change with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCut level is a number you have to state, and puncture is a different test\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut resistance is expressed as a level in a test that draws a blade across the material at a controlled force. Puncture resistance is a separate test with a separate result, so a glove that stops a blade can still let a needle or a wire through. The liner carries the cut performance and the coating carries the grip, which means a change of coating should not be read as a change of cut level. State the level your risk assessment requires and the glove is selected against it, rather than against the phrase cut resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to confirm before ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe hazard, not the product name\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cut, abrasion, tear, puncture, chemical and heat are separate tests. Naming the hazard is what lets the right test result be supplied.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe level your risk assessment requires\u003c\/strong\u003e: For cut, that is the cut level letter or number. Without it a glove is chosen by feel and then justified afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrip surface\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dry, oily or wet parts change which coating is correct.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize run and cuff length\u003c\/strong\u003e: A glove that is too long at the cuff catches; too short and it gaps at the wrist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAny food-contact or medical requirement\u003c\/strong\u003e: Those are separate approvals with their own documentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompliance note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlove performance is a row of test results, not a single rating. Abrasion, cut, tear and puncture are separate tests on separate scales, and a glove that scores well on one can score poorly on another. A performance row is not printed on this page because it belongs to a specific test report for a specific article. State the hazard and the level your risk assessment requires, and the corresponding test report is supplied with the order; that report is what a safety auditor will accept in place of a claim on a website.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated formats\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor closely related builds see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nitrile-coated-work-gloves\"\u003eNitrile Coated Work Gloves\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/leather-welding-gloves\"\u003eLeather \u0026amp; Welding Gloves\u003c\/a\u003e. The full category is at \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/safety-gloves\"\u003eSafety Gloves\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSamples and lead time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample pieces are supplied before a bulk order so your team can check fit, finish and marking on the actual article. Standard lead time is 2–4 weeks from order confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Reflexstrip","offers":[{"title":"RS-P-GL-02","offer_id":67777512538299,"sku":"RS-P-GL-02","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/2849\/0427\/files\/gl-02-cut-resistant.jpg?v=1792560147"},{"product_id":"leather-welding-gloves","title":"Leather \u0026 Welding Gloves","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGauntlet gloves in leather with a long cuff that covers the wrist and forearm. The point of the long cuff is spatter: it runs down the arm rather than into the sleeve opening. Leather is still the right answer for welding because it chars rather than melts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eConstruction\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather palm and back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong gauntlet cuff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat resistant stitching at the seams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnlined for dexterity, or lined to specification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere it fits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMIG, TIG and stick welding, grinding and any hot work with spatter. Glove selection for welding must match the process: a gauntlet for stick, a thinner glove where TIG needs feel. Confirm the required EN 388 and EN 407 levels at order stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe gauntlet is the feature, and the seam is what fails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpatter runs down the arm, so the cuff has to cover the wrist and forearm rather than stop at the wrist. Leather takes the heat and the abrasion, and the seam is where the glove gives way first: stitching with the wrong thread opens before the leather wears through. Leather also stiffens and shrinks with repeated heat, losing dexterity before it loses protection, which is why welders replace gloves on feel rather than waiting for a hole to appear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to confirm before ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe hazard, not the product name\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cut, abrasion, tear, puncture, chemical and heat are separate tests. Naming the hazard is what lets the right test result be supplied.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe level your risk assessment requires\u003c\/strong\u003e: For cut, that is the cut level letter or number. Without it a glove is chosen by feel and then justified afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrip surface\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dry, oily or wet parts change which coating is correct.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize run and cuff length\u003c\/strong\u003e: A glove that is too long at the cuff catches; too short and it gaps at the wrist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAny food-contact or medical requirement\u003c\/strong\u003e: Those are separate approvals with their own documentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompliance note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlove performance is a row of test results, not a single rating. Abrasion, cut, tear and puncture are separate tests on separate scales, and a glove that scores well on one can score poorly on another. A performance row is not printed on this page because it belongs to a specific test report for a specific article. State the hazard and the level your risk assessment requires, and the corresponding test report is supplied with the order; that report is what a safety auditor will accept in place of a claim on a website.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated formats\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor closely related builds see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cut-resistant-gloves\"\u003eCut Resistant Gloves\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nitrile-coated-work-gloves\"\u003eNitrile Coated Work Gloves\u003c\/a\u003e. The full category is at \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/safety-gloves\"\u003eSafety Gloves\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSamples and lead time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample pieces are supplied before a bulk order so your team can check fit, finish and marking on the actual article. Standard lead time is 2–4 weeks from order confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Reflexstrip","offers":[{"title":"RS-P-GL-03","offer_id":67777516568763,"sku":"RS-P-GL-03","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/2849\/0427\/files\/gl-03-leather-welding.jpg?v=1792560180"},{"product_id":"abs-safety-helmet","title":"ABS Safety Helmet","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn injection moulded ABS shell. ABS is the general purpose shell: stiff, resistant to impact and to most industrial chemicals, and the right default unless the site specifies something else. The shell is what takes the hit; the harness is what decides whether the wearer keeps their neck intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eConstruction\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABS shell with a front peak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix point textile harness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable ratchet or pin-lock headband\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweatband, replaceable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere it fits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeneral construction, warehousing, plant and utilities. State the standard required at order stage — EN 397 and ANSI Z89.1 differ in the tests applied and in the marking that must appear on the shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe default shell, and the two things it is not for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABS is stiff, moulds cleanly and resists most industrial chemicals, which is why it is the general-purpose shell. It is not the shell for sustained heat, where it softens, and it is not automatically an electrical helmet: insulation is a property of the shell specification, not something a helmet acquires by being made of plastic. A shell that has taken a significant impact is spent even with no visible crack, because the energy has gone into the structure rather than into the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to confirm before ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe standard and shell class your site specifies\u003c\/strong\u003e: EN 397 and ANSI Z89.1 differ in the tests applied and in the markings, so which one applies has to be stated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhether electrical insulation is required\u003c\/strong\u003e: Insulation is a property of the shell specification, not a feature that comes with being plastic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarness type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ratchet or pin-lock changes adjustment speed, and the harness is part of the certified article.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhether the peak must clear a face shield or welding mask\u003c\/strong\u003e: Peak length is a compatibility decision, not a style one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour coding, if your site uses it for trade identification\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompliance note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA helmet is certified as a complete article - shell, harness and headband together - and the certificate names the standard, the shell material and the size range. Fitting a different harness or an accessory can take the article outside its certification, which is why helmets are not mixed and matched. The shell material and the standard the build is designed to are stated here; the certificate for the article you order, with its standard and its marking, is confirmed at order stage. A helmet that has taken a significant impact is spent, whatever it looks like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated formats\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor closely related builds see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fibreglass-safety-helmet\"\u003eFibreglass Safety Helmet\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/welding-mask\"\u003eWelding Mask\u003c\/a\u003e. The full category is at \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/safety-helmets\"\u003eSafety Helmets\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSamples and lead time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample pieces are supplied before a bulk order so your team can check fit, finish and marking on the actual article. Standard lead time is 2–4 weeks from order confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Reflexstrip","offers":[{"title":"RS-P-HM-01","offer_id":67777516863675,"sku":"RS-P-HM-01","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/2849\/0427\/files\/hm-01-abs.jpg?v=1792560221"},{"product_id":"fibreglass-safety-helmet","title":"Fibreglass Safety Helmet","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA glass fibre reinforced shell. Fibreglass is chosen over ABS where heat, or a shell that must not soften, is the controlling factor — it holds its shape at temperatures that would deform a thermoplastic shell. It is heavier, and that trade is deliberate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eConstruction\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass fibre reinforced shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiveted harness mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable headband\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront peak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere it fits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHot work, foundries, and sites that specify a thermoset shell. State the standard and the temperature range at order stage; a shell that passes one standard is not automatically suitable for the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChosen when the shell must not soften\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thermoset glass-fibre shell holds its shape at temperatures that would soften a thermoplastic one, and that is the whole reason to specify it: hot work, foundries, and sites whose own standard calls for a thermoset shell. It is heavier than ABS and it costs more, so it is a specification decision rather than an upgrade. Whether it also has to be electrically insulating is a separate requirement to state explicitly, because that depends on the shell and not on the name of the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to confirm before ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe standard and shell class your site specifies\u003c\/strong\u003e: EN 397 and ANSI Z89.1 differ in the tests applied and in the markings, so which one applies has to be stated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhether electrical insulation is required\u003c\/strong\u003e: Insulation is a property of the shell specification, not a feature that comes with being plastic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarness type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ratchet or pin-lock changes adjustment speed, and the harness is part of the certified article.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhether the peak must clear a face shield or welding mask\u003c\/strong\u003e: Peak length is a compatibility decision, not a style one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour coding, if your site uses it for trade identification\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompliance note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA helmet is certified as a complete article - shell, harness and headband together - and the certificate names the standard, the shell material and the size range. Fitting a different harness or an accessory can take the article outside its certification, which is why helmets are not mixed and matched. The shell material and the standard the build is designed to are stated here; the certificate for the article you order, with its standard and its marking, is confirmed at order stage. A helmet that has taken a significant impact is spent, whatever it looks like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated formats\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor closely related builds see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abs-safety-helmet\"\u003eABS Safety Helmet\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/welding-mask\"\u003eWelding Mask\u003c\/a\u003e. The full category is at \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/safety-helmets\"\u003eSafety Helmets\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSamples and lead time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample pieces are supplied before a bulk order so your team can check fit, finish and marking on the actual article. Standard lead time is 2–4 weeks from order confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Reflexstrip","offers":[{"title":"RS-P-HM-02","offer_id":67777516896443,"sku":"RS-P-HM-02","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/2849\/0427\/files\/hm-02-fibreglass.jpg?v=1792560258"},{"product_id":"welding-mask","title":"Welding Mask","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA welding helmet with a flip front, so the same mask covers the weld pool and the grinding that follows it. The shell shields the face and neck; the lens is the part that has to be right for the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eConstruction\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull coverage shell with neck protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlip front lens holder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable ratchet headgear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaceable clear and shade lenses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere it fits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eArc welding and the grinding that follows. The shade number must match the process and the amperage: state both at order stage. An auto-darkening filter is a separate specification and is quoted separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe shade number is set by the process and the amperage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShade is not a preference. It is selected from the welding process and the current being run, so the same welder needs a different shade at a different amperage: too light and the arc damages the eye, too dark and the operator lifts the mask to see the joint, which is worse. The flip front covers the grinding that follows a weld. The filter is a consumable, and a scratched or pitted one is replaced rather than polished, because a damaged filter scatters light exactly where the eye needs it not to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to confirm before ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe hazard class\u003c\/strong\u003e: Impact, splash, molten metal, dust and optical radiation are separate tests. A shield for one is not a shield for another.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor welding, the process and the amperage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Those two set the shade number. State both.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary or secondary protection\u003c\/strong\u003e: A face shield is normally worn over primary eye protection. Which one the task requires is a risk-assessment decision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLens coating\u003c\/strong\u003e: Anti-scratch, anti-fog or both. Fog is what makes wearers take eye protection off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit over existing eyewear\u003c\/strong\u003e: Confirm the gap between the lenses and the side coverage on a sample.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompliance note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEye and face protection is graded by hazard: impact at a stated velocity, splash, molten metal, dust and optical radiation are separate tests carrying separate markings. A face shield is normally a secondary barrier worn over primary eye protection, and which of the two a task requires is a decision about the task rather than about the product. The construction and the markings the build is designed to are stated here; the test evidence for the article you order is supplied on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated formats\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor closely related builds see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/face-shield\"\u003eFace Shield\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abs-safety-helmet\"\u003eABS Safety Helmet\u003c\/a\u003e. The full category is at \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/face-shields\"\u003eFace Shields\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSamples and lead time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample pieces are supplied before a bulk order so your team can check fit, finish and marking on the actual article. Standard lead time is 2–4 weeks from order confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Reflexstrip","offers":[{"title":"RS-P-FS-01","offer_id":67777516961979,"sku":"RS-P-FS-01","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/2849\/0427\/files\/fs-01-welding-mask.jpg?v=1792560292"},{"product_id":"face-shield","title":"Face Shield","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA clear full face visor on a browguard. A face shield is a secondary barrier: it protects the face from splash and particles but it is not a substitute for safety spectacles underneath, and it is not a respirator.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eConstruction\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear visor, replaceable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowguard with a sweatband\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable headband\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifts clear of the face for non-hazardous tasks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere it fits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrinding, cutting, splash handling and clinical or food settings where a barrier is required. State the impact and splash standard at order stage; visor thickness and the marking both change with the level specified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA secondary barrier, and the gap at the chin decides what it is worth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA face shield is worn over primary eye protection, not instead of it: it stops splash and larger particles reaching the face, and it is not designed to keep a high-velocity particle out of the eye. How much it actually covers is a matter of geometry, which means how far the visor stands off the face, whether it wraps at the temples, and whether it closes under the chin. A shield worn too far forward lets material in at the sides and underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to confirm before ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe hazard class\u003c\/strong\u003e: Impact, splash, molten metal, dust and optical radiation are separate tests. A shield for one is not a shield for another.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor welding, the process and the amperage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Those two set the shade number. State both.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary or secondary protection\u003c\/strong\u003e: A face shield is normally worn over primary eye protection. Which one the task requires is a risk-assessment decision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLens coating\u003c\/strong\u003e: Anti-scratch, anti-fog or both. Fog is what makes wearers take eye protection off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit over existing eyewear\u003c\/strong\u003e: Confirm the gap between the lenses and the side coverage on a sample.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompliance note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEye and face protection is graded by hazard: impact at a stated velocity, splash, molten metal, dust and optical radiation are separate tests carrying separate markings. A face shield is normally a secondary barrier worn over primary eye protection, and which of the two a task requires is a decision about the task rather than about the product. The construction and the markings the build is designed to are stated here; the test evidence for the article you order is supplied on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated formats\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor closely related builds see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/welding-mask\"\u003eWelding Mask\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/safety-glasses-wrap-around\"\u003eWrap-Around Safety Glasses\u003c\/a\u003e. The full category is at \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/face-shields\"\u003eFace Shields\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSamples and lead time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample pieces are supplied before a bulk order so your team can check fit, finish and marking on the actual article. Standard lead time is 2–4 weeks from order confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Reflexstrip","offers":[{"title":"RS-P-FS-02","offer_id":67777517060283,"sku":"RS-P-FS-02","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/2849\/0427\/files\/fs-02-face-shield.jpg?v=1792560324"},{"product_id":"safety-glasses-wrap-around","title":"Wrap-Around Safety Glasses","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA one-piece wrap-around spectacle. The lens curves round to the temple instead of stopping at the eye socket, which is the point: most debris that reaches the eye arrives from the side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eConstruction\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear polycarbonate lens, wraparound form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoulded nose bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegral side coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoated for abrasion resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere it fits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrinding, cutting, drilling and general site work. Impact rating and the marking that must appear on the lens are confirmed against the standard you specify at order stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe wrap is the point: it closes the temporal gap\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost debris that reaches the eye arrives from the side, past the temple, and that is exactly where a flat spectacle lens stops. A one-piece wrap carries the lens round to the hinge so there is no edge for material to pass. In daily use the coating matters as much as the shape: an abrasion coating keeps the lens readable for longer, while a fog coating is what decides whether the wearer leaves them on in a cold or humid workplace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to confirm before ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe hazard class\u003c\/strong\u003e: Impact, splash, molten metal, dust and optical radiation are separate tests. A shield for one is not a shield for another.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor welding, the process and the amperage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Those two set the shade number. State both.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary or secondary protection\u003c\/strong\u003e: A face shield is normally worn over primary eye protection. Which one the task requires is a risk-assessment decision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLens coating\u003c\/strong\u003e: Anti-scratch, anti-fog or both. Fog is what makes wearers take eye protection off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit over existing eyewear\u003c\/strong\u003e: Confirm the gap between the lenses and the side coverage on a sample.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompliance note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEye and face protection is graded by hazard: impact at a stated velocity, splash, molten metal, dust and optical radiation are separate tests carrying separate markings. A face shield is normally a secondary barrier worn over primary eye protection, and which of the two a task requires is a decision about the task rather than about the product. The construction and the markings the build is designed to are stated here; the test evidence for the article you order is supplied on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated formats\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor closely related builds see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/safety-glasses-over-glasses\"\u003eOver-Glasses Safety Spectacles\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/face-shield\"\u003eFace Shield\u003c\/a\u003e. The full category is at \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/safety-glasses\"\u003eSafety Glasses\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSamples and lead time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample pieces are supplied before a bulk order so your team can check fit, finish and marking on the actual article. Standard lead time is 2–4 weeks from order confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Reflexstrip","offers":[{"title":"RS-P-GS-01","offer_id":67783248052411,"sku":"RS-P-GS-01","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/2849\/0427\/files\/gs-01-wrap-around.jpg?v=1792571343"},{"product_id":"safety-glasses-over-glasses","title":"Over-Glasses Safety Spectacles","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilt to be worn over a prescription frame rather than instead of it. The frame is deeper and the temples sit wider, so the two pairs do not press against each other across a shift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eConstruction\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear lens, deep frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide temple clearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable side arms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoated for abrasion resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere it fits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAny site where a worker already wears prescription glasses. Wearing one pair over the other never works — either the prescription comes off, which is the real hazard, or the protection does. Impact rating is confirmed at order stage against the standard specified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesigned around a second pair of frames\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese exist for the wearer who already has prescription spectacles and will not move to prescription safety eyewear. The visor is sized to sit over a frame, which introduces two things to check on a sample: the space between the two lenses, where a poor fit presses the frame into the bridge of the nose, and whether the side coverage still reaches the temple once the frames are underneath. A wearer who finds them uncomfortable stops wearing them, and that is the only failure that counts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to confirm before ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe hazard class\u003c\/strong\u003e: Impact, splash, molten metal, dust and optical radiation are separate tests. A shield for one is not a shield for another.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor welding, the process and the amperage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Those two set the shade number. State both.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary or secondary protection\u003c\/strong\u003e: A face shield is normally worn over primary eye protection. Which one the task requires is a risk-assessment decision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLens coating\u003c\/strong\u003e: Anti-scratch, anti-fog or both. Fog is what makes wearers take eye protection off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit over existing eyewear\u003c\/strong\u003e: Confirm the gap between the lenses and the side coverage on a sample.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompliance note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEye and face protection is graded by hazard: impact at a stated velocity, splash, molten metal, dust and optical radiation are separate tests carrying separate markings. A face shield is normally a secondary barrier worn over primary eye protection, and which of the two a task requires is a decision about the task rather than about the product. The construction and the markings the build is designed to are stated here; the test evidence for the article you order is supplied on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated formats\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor closely related builds see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/safety-glasses-wrap-around\"\u003eWrap-Around Safety Glasses\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/face-shield\"\u003eFace Shield\u003c\/a\u003e. The full category is at \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/safety-glasses\"\u003eSafety Glasses\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSamples and lead time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample pieces are supplied before a bulk order so your team can check fit, finish and marking on the actual article. Standard lead time is 2–4 weeks from order confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Reflexstrip","offers":[{"title":"RS-P-GS-02","offer_id":67783251722427,"sku":"RS-P-GS-02","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/2849\/0427\/files\/gs-02-over-glasses.jpg?v=1792571398"},{"product_id":"foldable-ear-defenders","title":"Foldable Ear Defenders","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEar defenders that fold into the headband so they can be carried in a pocket or hung on a hook. The reason folding matters is compliance: defenders that are awkward to carry get left in the locker and the ears go unprotected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eConstruction\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolding headband\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePadded ear cups with replaceable cushions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCushioned headband\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable cup height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere it fits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant rooms, cutting and grinding bays, workshop noise. Attenuation is quoted against a stated SNR — state the measured noise level at order stage and the right cup is matched to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFolding is about being carried, because defenders in a locker protect nobody\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe engineering in a folding defender is in the joint, and its purpose is behavioural: protection that fits in a pocket or hangs on a belt gets worn where noise is intermittent, and intermittent noise is exactly where defenders get left behind. Rated attenuation assumes the cushions are seated and the headband is tensioned, so the number on the packaging is a ceiling rather than a promise. Fit, hair and the arms of spectacles all reduce what actually reaches the ear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to confirm before ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe attenuation your noise assessment requires\u003c\/strong\u003e: Use the figure your assessor worked from, not the highest number available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhether it is worn with a helmet\u003c\/strong\u003e: That limits cup profile, and a fouled harness means the helmet sits wrong.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhether communication or level-dependent function is needed\u003c\/strong\u003e: It changes the product class entirely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCushion replacement interval\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cushions are the wearable part; a hardened cushion leaks sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhether the wearer also wears spectacles\u003c\/strong\u003e: Temple arms break the seal, and that is not visible in a rating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompliance note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEar defenders are rated by attenuation, and attenuation is measured on a test fixture with the cushions properly seated - which is not how they are worn at the end of a shift. The rated figure is therefore a ceiling: fit, hair, spectacle arms and a hard hat all reduce what reaches the ear. The construction and the attenuation the build is designed to are stated here; the test data for the article you order is supplied on request, and the noise assessment decides the level the task needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated formats\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor closely related builds see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/slim-ear-defenders\"\u003eSlim Ear Defenders\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abs-safety-helmet\"\u003eABS Safety Helmet\u003c\/a\u003e. The full category is at \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/safety-earmuffs\"\u003eSafety Earmuffs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSamples and lead time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample pieces are supplied before a bulk order so your team can check fit, finish and marking on the actual article. Standard lead time is 2–4 weeks from order confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Reflexstrip","offers":[{"title":"RS-P-EM-01","offer_id":67783289962683,"sku":"RS-P-EM-01","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/2849\/0427\/files\/em-01-foldable.jpg?v=1792571430"},{"product_id":"slim-ear-defenders","title":"Slim Ear Defenders","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA low profile cup on a wire headband, sized to sit under a safety helmet without the helmet riding up. Slim cups trade some attenuation for that fit, which is the honest trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eConstruction\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow profile cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWire headband\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaceable cushions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere it fits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSites where a helmet is worn at the same time, and confined areas where a full size cup catches on structure. State the noise level and whether a helmet is worn at order stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLower profile, and lower attenuation is the price\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlim cups are specified for two situations: under a helmet, where a full-size cup fouls the harness, and in firing or working positions where the cup has to clear a stock or a shoulder. The trade is direct and worth stating, because less internal volume and thinner cushioning mean less attenuation, so a slim defender is chosen for compatibility rather than for maximum protection. Where the noise assessment calls for high attenuation, the bulky cup is the correct answer and the slim one is not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to confirm before ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe attenuation your noise assessment requires\u003c\/strong\u003e: Use the figure your assessor worked from, not the highest number available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhether it is worn with a helmet\u003c\/strong\u003e: That limits cup profile, and a fouled harness means the helmet sits wrong.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhether communication or level-dependent function is needed\u003c\/strong\u003e: It changes the product class entirely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCushion replacement interval\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cushions are the wearable part; a hardened cushion leaks sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhether the wearer also wears spectacles\u003c\/strong\u003e: Temple arms break the seal, and that is not visible in a rating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompliance note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEar defenders are rated by attenuation, and attenuation is measured on a test fixture with the cushions properly seated - which is not how they are worn at the end of a shift. The rated figure is therefore a ceiling: fit, hair, spectacle arms and a hard hat all reduce what reaches the ear. The construction and the attenuation the build is designed to are stated here; the test data for the article you order is supplied on request, and the noise assessment decides the level the task needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated formats\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor closely related builds see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/foldable-ear-defenders\"\u003eFoldable Ear Defenders\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abs-safety-helmet\"\u003eABS Safety Helmet\u003c\/a\u003e. The full category is at \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/safety-earmuffs\"\u003eSafety Earmuffs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSamples and lead time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample pieces are supplied before a bulk order so your team can check fit, finish and marking on the actual article. Standard lead time is 2–4 weeks from order confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Reflexstrip","offers":[{"title":"RS-P-EM-02","offer_id":67783336132795,"sku":"RS-P-EM-02","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/2849\/0427\/files\/em-02-slim.jpg?v=1792571462"}],"url":"https:\/\/reflexstrip.com\/collections\/ppe.oembed","provider":"Reflexstrip","version":"1.0","type":"link"}