Hi-Vis Clothing EN ISO 20471

Certified hi-vis clothing for people working near moving vehicles

Anyone working close to moving vehicles, on roadworks, in logistics yards, at ports or maintaining networks and plant, must be seen in time, by day and by night. Hi-vis clothing combines a fluorescent yellow or orange background fabric, which stands out in daylight, with retroreflective tape that returns headlight beams in the dark. In this section you will find garments for every season: from hi-vis vests and gilets worn over the uniform to padded winter jackets, through to hi-vis polo shirts and hi-vis t-shirts for the warmer months.

EN ISO 20471 classes explained

EN ISO 20471 divides garments into three classes based on the minimum area of fluorescent material and retroreflective tape. Class 1 is the minimum level, suited to lower risks or as a complement; Class 2 is an intermediate level widely used in logistics and on minor roads; Class 3 offers the largest visible area and is recommended for high-speed roads, night work and poor visibility. When a product name shows two classes, for example Class 2/3, the actual class depends on the size or on the garment combination: the product page gives the details. Two certified garments worn together, such as a jacket and trousers, can also achieve a higher class.

Visibility plus protection from rain and cold

Outdoors, visibility needs to go hand in hand with weather protection. Hi-vis rain jackets and rain trousers certified to EN 343 declare their resistance to water penetration in rising classes, with Class 4 being the highest. EN 342 garments are designed for cold environments below -5 °C, while EN 14058 covers cool environments. 3-in-1 and multi-use jackets let you remove the lining and wear the same garment from autumn through to spring.

Choosing by sector

Roadworks and motorways: Class 3, with a single garment or a matching jacket and trousers.
Logistics and yards: Class 2 vests over the uniform, easy to put on and to hand out to shift workers.
Maintenance and utilities: hi-vis work trousers with holster pockets and knee pad pockets to EN 14404.
Visitors and school trips: EN 17353 enhanced visibility garments, designed for non-professional use.

Sizes, quantities and supplies for your business

Every product page shows stock by size and colour in our Milan warehouse and in the European warehouse, with the next arrival date if an item is being restocked. Items in stock in Milan ship within 24/48 working hours and shipping is free over €150 + VAT. To kit out large teams you can request a quote from the website, while the filter by standard in the product list helps you find garments of the required class straight away. To maintain visibility over time, respect the maximum number of washes shown on the label and replace faded garments or those with damaged tape.

Domande frequenti

What is the difference between hi-vis Class 1, 2 and 3?

EN ISO 20471 classes indicate how much fluorescent and retroreflective area a garment has. Class 3 is the most visible and Class 1 the minimum; the choice depends on the risk of the activity.

Which hi-vis class is required for working on the road?

The class must be set out in the risk assessment. Class 3 is generally adopted for high-speed roads, night work or poor visibility conditions.

Do a Class 2 jacket and trousers worn together become Class 3?

They can, because the combination exposes more visible area, but only if the manufacturer states that the combination is certified. Check the product page or the garment labels.

Is yellow or orange hi-vis better?

Both colours are permitted by the standard. The choice depends on contrast with the working environment and on any requirements from the client or the sector.

After how many washes should a hi-vis garment be replaced?

The label shows the maximum number of washes for which the garment maintains its declared performance. Replace it sooner if the background is faded or permanently soiled, or if the tape is damaged.

How quickly will my hi-vis clothing order arrive?

Items in stock in our Milan warehouse ship within 24/48 working hours. If a garment comes from the European warehouse or is being restocked, the product page shows the expected date and the order ships complete.