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HIGH VISIBILITY

HEAVY-DUTY

HIGH TECHNOLOGY

High Visibility Standard: CSA Z96-15 High Visibility Standard: ANSI/ISEA 107-2015
Hi-Vis apparel is a function of two parts—retroreflective striping (most This new standard combines the requirementments of ANSI/ISEA 107-2010
common is silver tape), and luminance of background material (generally and ANSI/ISEA 207, creating one standard that takes all occupational tasks
fluorescent yellow-green or fluorescent orange-red). into account.
Classes Three Garment Types
Class 1 The new garment types categorize hi-vis garments according to the
Apparel is a basic harness or stripes/bands over the shoulder and encircling different work environments of specific workers. When garment types are
the waist (stripes/bands only meet CSA/ANSI standard). Can be Level 1, 2, combined with the existing performance classes (1, 2, and 3), this new
and FR retroreflection. standard gives safety managers a larger variety of protection levels that
considers more hazards.
Class 2
Apparel is full coverage of upper torso—front, back, sides and over the Garment Type Application Performance Class
shoulder (stripes/bands and background fabric both meet CSA/ANSI
standard). Can be Level 1, 2, and FR retroreflection. O Off-Road Use Class 1
Class 3 R Roadway Use Class 2 & 3
Apparel is Class 2 apparel in addition to bands encircling both arms and P Public Safety Class 2 & 3
legs (all stripes/bands and background fabric meet CSA/ANSI standard).
Must have Level 2 retroreflection. Balance of Design & Logo Personalization
Levels To maintain the balance in design, at least 40% of both the front and back of
garments have retroreflective or combined-performance and background
Level FR materials.
This level allows for flame resistant garments with striping/bands where the This new standard also permits company logos or any personalization to
total retroreflective level is at 20% of the level 2 requirement (FR treated be part of a garment without compromising the total background area of
fabrics lose lustre after treatment). the garment according to the following criteria:
Level 1 • Personalization on background material should not exceed a
Level 1 is a slightly lower performance level of the striping, but still requires total of 465 cm² or 72 in² on the front and/or back of the garment.
the background material to meet CSA/ANSI Standards. Retroreflective level • Personalization on retroflective material should not exceed a
is at 70% of the Level 2 requirement. total of 142 cm² or 22 in² on the front and/or back of the garment.
Level 2
Level 2 is the highest level of retroreflection and requires the background Flame-Resistant Performance Labeling
fabric to meet CSA/ANSI standards as well as the striping/bands to meet All Viking and Open Road ANSI/ISEA 2015 garments will be labelled to
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the highest coefficient level (the brightest level). indicate flame resistance. Garments made from non-inherent flame
resistant material or those not designed to meet FR standards will be
differentiated on garment label by the following statement: “This garment is
Difference: Canada and USA Standards not flame resistant by ANSI/ISEA 107-2015 Section 10.5”

Canada USA Sample of ANSI/ISEA label
on garment
back configuration back configuration

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