Specification for Hi-Vis Garments

EN 471 Garment Clasifications : Garment types are grouped into three classes based on the conspicuity provided, with the classes dictating the minimum quantities of background and retroreflective materials to be used.


CLASS 3 : Highest Protection Level: Bands of retroreflective material shall not be less than 50mm wide. Minimum background material 0.80m2. Minimum retroreflective material 0.20m2.


CLASS 2 : Intermediate Protection Level: Bands of retroreflective material shall not be less than 50mm wide. Minimum background material 0.50m2. Minimum retroreflective material 0.13m2.


CLASS 1 : Lowest Protection Level: Where advanced visibility is an advantage, but for minimal risk/off road purposes only. Bands of retroreflective material shall not be less than 50mm wide. Minimum background material 0.14m2. Minimum retroreflective material 0.10m2.