Hi-Vis Workwear from VELTUFF®

Shop the VELTUFF® collection of hi-vis workwear. All our high visibility clothing is certified to EN ISO 20471 safety standards, with many items of high visibility clothing at the highest level of certification (Class 3). Choose from both hi vis yellow & hi vis orange reflective jacket, sweatshirt, t-shirt, polo shirt, vest, trousers & more for total on-site safety for all seasons (summer, winter, autumn and spring). View all here.

Why Do I Need High-Visibility Workwear?

In all industries where work is done close to traffic, cranes, or other motorized vehicles are required to provide employees with hi vis workwear. Additionally, it is crucial in any low-light situation (for example working at night, or in a darker environment such as a warehouse). Hi-vis clothing's primary purpose is to lower the possibility of accidents happening in these potentially hazardous circumstances by making the wearer stand out from the surroundings. The reflecting strips and fluorescent material should be designed such that the wearer is plainly seen from all sides

Regulations on Hi Vis Workwear?

The worldwide standard EN ISO 20471:2013, which is applicable in all high-risk situations, specifies the safety requirements and testing procedures for high vis workwear. It is specifically used to evaluate "high visibility clothes that can visually convey the user's presence" and determines whether retro-reflective materials are suitable and long-lasting.

All hi-vis clothing must continue to meet the necessary standards and any updates to the international standards for the duration of the certificates' five-year validity.

What qualifies for the certification assessment?

To determine if a garment complies with EN ISO 20471 safety criteria, three important factors must be considered. Which are:

The fluorescent material

This improves vision during the day and might improve visibility at night.

The reflective stripes

These are made to improve vision in the later part of the day. A light source is necessary for reflective strips to function and produce retro-reflection. They are necessary for folks who work nights.

The contrast material

Dark-colored components on some hi-vis clothes are less prone to scuffing than bright fabric and reflective strips. The contrast-covered areas are typically where dirt is more prone to accumulate.

The garments must have a base colour that satisfies the necessary level of fluorescence, a minimum amount of reflectivity, and the proper positioning of this reflective tape in order to be certified. The standard also addresses physical characteristics like tensile strength, heat resistance, and dimensional stability. These specifications guarantee that all hi vis clothing is appropriate for the required working environments.
View our blog post abour Hi-Vis here.

What are the different classifications of EN ISO 20471?

Certification is split into 3 classes, with class 1 offering the lowest level of protection, class 2 being an intermediate level and class 3 offering the highest level. All garments should be labelled with the approved EN ISO 20471 icon and the appropriate class number. You can see an example of how this looks below:

Certification is based on the surface area of both the fluorescent material and the reflective tape. There are minimum requirements for each as per the table below:

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