Hi Vis Clothing EN471 Compliant

Hi-Visibility Clothing

Providing the right protective clothing for workers in poor light and adverse weather is more important than it's ever been. Hi Visibility Clothing often referred to as Hi Vis or Hi Viz clothing is designed to do just that. To help you meet with the demands of EN471, Arco stocks a range of high visibility clothing that uses 3M's trusted Scotchlite Reflective Material to offer the highest possible visibility whatever the conditions.

The Arco Hi Vis Clothing range includes Hi Vis Jackets, Hi Vis Fleeces, Hi Vis Vests, Hi Vis Trousers, Hi Vis Boiler Suits and Hi Vis Polo Shirts available in a range of fabrics for different applciations.

EN471 Specification for High Visibility Clothing

EN471:2003 (High-visibility warning clothing for professional use)

EN471:1994 has been superceded by EN471: 2003

This revised standard is intended to encompass all previous 1994 requirements while allowing for more "Corporate" styling without reducing personal safety. For example; retro reflective tape can be positioned at angles +/- 20degrees.

Garments tested to EN471: 1994 can continue to be sold, however any new designs must be tested to the revised standard.

What you need to know

  • There are 3 classes of garment type based on the levels on conspicuity they provide.
  • On all garments the retro-reflective tape must not be less than 50mm wide.
  • CLASS 3: Highest Level of conspicuity
    • Minimum background material 0.8m2
    • Minimum Retro-reflective material 0.2m2
    • i.e. Jackets with sleeves to be worn in accordance with Clause 4.2.4 and to Class 3 on dual carriageway roads with a speed limit of 50mph or above
  • CLASS 2
    • Minimum background material 0.5m2
    • Minimum Retro-reflective material 0.13m2
    • i.e. Arco code 1880500 2 Band & Brace Hi-vis waistcoat
  • CLASS 1
    • Minimum background material 0.14m2
    • Minimum Retro-reflective material 0.10m2
    • i.e. Minimal risk such as off road activities. Hi-vis trousers will commonly meet this standard when worn separately from upper garments.

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