Snapshot

High visibility clothes (also known as Reflective-wear) have become very essential for the protection of people working in poorly lit environments like mines, highways, airport runways, cyclist, etc. In the dark, the high visibility clothing increases the ability to spot working and guiding personnel

There are broadly three types of high visibility clothing:

• Reflection materials which shine when struck by light
• Photoluminescent material which gives yellow light in the dark
• Fluorescent material which is more visible even during the day

Photoluminescent materials absorb the artificial light and emit green-yellow light in the darkness. Zinc Sulphide crystals which are not radioactive and nontoxic pigments. Fluorescent materials convert energy from non-visible UV rays into visible. These are useful during daylight but offer little protection in the dark as they do not emit or reflect light.

Ideal high visibility apparel should have the following characteristics

• Lightweight
• Both day and night visibility.
• Air and moisture permeability to ensure wearer comfort (Breathing perforated cloth mesh allows air and moisture through, enabling the vest to be worn over clothing in any weather.)
• Universal one-size-fits-all design features so that jackets/Vests can be shared by the employees working n different shifts.
• Hemmed edges for durability and neatness