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High Visibility garments are grouped into three classes, based on
the minimum quantities of background and retro-reflective materials to be used :-

EN471 CLASS 3
HIGHEST PROTECTION

Specification :-

Bands of retroreflective material shall not be less than 50mm wide.

Minimum background material
= 0.80m2

Minimum retroreflective material
= 0.20m2

Items Covered Include :-

• Padded Coats & Jackets,
• Long Sleeved Vests

EN471 CLASS 2
MEDIUM PROTECTION

Specification :-

Bands of retroreflective material shall not be less than 50mm wide.

Minimum background material
= 0.50m2.

Minimum retroreflective material
= 0.13m2.

Items Covered Include :-

• All Sleeveless Vests
• Bodywarmers & Polo Shirts

EN471 CLASS 1
LOWEST PROTECTION

Specification :-

Bands of retroreflective material shall not be less than 50mm wide.

Minimum background material
= 0.14m2.

Minimum retroreflective material
= 0.10m2.

Items Covered Include :-

• Trousers

For more information on British Standard BS EN 471 High Visibility Clothing 1994

The British Standards Institute at :-
Sales Department, 389 Chiswick High Road, London.  W4 9AL;
Tel: 0181 996 7000; Fax: 0181 996 7001.



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