Safety Vests for Improved Visibility
For road crews, maintenance workers, crossing guards and anyone who works on roads or highways, a bright safety vest, also known as a construction vest, can be lifesaving. Without a high-visibility vest, it can be hard for drivers to see you, which can result in serious injury. At Lowe’s, you’ll find fluorescent vests in yellow, green, pink and orange. We have a variety of men’s and women’s safety vests to choose from.
Choose from a range of one-size-fits-most options, featuring polyester mesh vests with adjustable side straps, either hook-and-loop or zipper front closures, and reflective tape for enhanced visibility. A reflective vest is especially important for night crews or wherever visibility is low. You’ll also find reflective tape that meets American National Standards Institute (ANSI) requirements for conspicuous materials.
A safety vest with pockets lets you keep phones, keys and other important equipment close at hand while helping motorists see you more clearly. You can also choose options with mic tabs on the shoulder to allow for electronic communication with team members. Need other safety workwear, like shirts, pants, boots and hearing protection? Check out our workwear buying guide, which will give you ideas on how to make every day on the job as comfortable and safe as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What’s a reflective safety vest?
A: People use reflective safety vests for increased visibility in working conditions where there are low light levels or when working in a nighttime environment. The vests come in a range of materials, including polyester, nylon and modacrylic/aramid. The varying levels of reflectivity enable enhanced visibility and high visibility.
Q: What are the different classes of safety vests?
A: Safety vests fall into three classes, based on the amount and placement of reflective tape and background color — usually yellow, orange or lime — on the vest. Class 1 safety vests are for individuals who work in environments where traffic flow is 25 mph or slower and in other low-impact areas. Class 2 safety vests are for use in areas with low visibility, especially visibility reduced by weather, and in areas of heavier traffic over 25 mph. High-traffic areas require a Class 3 vest, which typically has reflective sleeves. A Class 3 vest contains the most reflective striping.
