Custom Security Vests: Reflective Text and Compliance
October 27, 2026
Specify custom security vests with clear role lettering, suitable team colors and practical features, plus compliance checks before ordering in bulk.
Factory-direct from Yolite · Ningbo, China
Custom Hi Vis Vests with Your Logo
Yolite designs and manufactures custom hi vis vests in its own factory: your logo, your colours, your pocket layout, built to ANSI/ISEA 107 or EN ISO 20471 when your buyers need certified hi-vis. Send your logo and quantity and we reply with a mockup and a factory price.
- Zipper, breakaway, mesh & surveyor vests
- Screen print, heat transfer, embroidery
- Physical sample before bulk
20+ yrsMaking reflective & hi vis gear
EN ISO 20471& EN 17353 certificates held
BSCIAudited factory
OEMYour logo, labels & packaging
What we make
Custom hi vis vests, made in our own factory
A custom hi vis vest is a high-visibility safety vest built to your order rather than picked off a shelf. With Yolite you choose every part of it:
- Base style – zipper, hook-and-loop, five-point breakaway, mesh, solid fabric or surveyor with pockets.
- Visibility level – ANSI/ISEA 107-2020 Type R Class 2, EN ISO 20471 Class 1 or 2, or a non-certified “enhanced visibility” vest for events and staff.
- Branding – your logo on the chest and back, reflective lettering such as SECURITY or STAFF, custom labels and polybag packing.
- Fit and colour – fluorescent yellow, orange or red, contrast trim, size range from XS to 5XL.
When a custom vest is not the right buy: if you need 20 plain vests by next week, a stock vest from a local distributor is faster. Custom production makes sense when you want your brand on the vest, a specific spec, or a better unit price on volume.
Vest styles
Choose the base for your custom hi vis vest
Every style can carry your logo. Pick the one that fits the job, and we build it in your colours and size range.
Zipper hi vis vest
The everyday crew vest. A full front zipper stays closed on windy sites and looks neat under a printed logo.
Breakaway safety vest
Five-point tear-away closures for work near moving vehicles and machinery, traffic control and public safety.
Mesh vest with pockets
Breathable polyester mesh for hot climates, with chest pockets, ID holder and optional dark bottom panel.
Surveyor vest
Multi-pocket vest for engineers, supervisors and survey crews, with tablet pocket and mic tabs.
Contrast-tape vest
Silver reflective tape on orange or yellow contrast trim for higher daytime contrast and a branded look.
Coloured & event vests
Blue, red, green and black vests for events, volunteers and staff identification where certified hi-vis is not required.
Customization
Four ways to put your logo on a hi vis vest
The right method depends on your artwork, the vest fabric and how often the vests are washed. We recommend one when we see your logo.
Screen printing
Lowest unit cost on volume for one- to three-colour logos. Ink sits in the fabric and survives industrial washing when matched to polyester.
Heat transfer
Best for detailed or full-colour logos and small runs. A pressed film gives sharp edges on mesh and solid fabric.
Embroidery
The premium look for supervisor and corporate vests. Usually applied as a patch so stitching does not pucker mesh.
Reflective lettering
Words like SECURITY, STAFF or your company name cut from retroreflective film, visible in headlights at night.
Standards
Your logo on the vest, compliance intact
Most buyers of custom hi vis vests need them to pass a standard, not just look the part. A logo can break compliance when it covers too much fluorescent background or sits on top of the reflective tape. We design around that from the first mockup:
- Logos go on the fluorescent background, above or between the bands, never over the retroreflective tape.
- The minimum visible background and reflective areas are checked on the smallest size in your order.
- For North America we build to ANSI/ISEA 107-2020 (Type R or P, Class 2); for Europe, the UK and Australia-bound EU-spec orders to EN ISO 20471 (Class 1 or 2).
- Test reports are issued per style and fabric; ask for the report that matches your spec.
How ordering works
From logo file to shipped cartons in five steps
1
Send your brief
Logo, style, standard, colours, sizes, quantity and destination.
2
Mockup & quote
We return a digital mockup with logo sizes and a factory quote.
3
Physical sample
A real sample with your logo for you to check before bulk.
4
Production & QC
Cutting, sewing, tape and logo application, then inspection.
5
Pack & ship
Folded, polybagged and carton-marked to your instructions.
Inside the factory
Made at the Yolite factory in Ningbo
Yolite has made reflective and high-visibility products for more than 20 years. Our vests are cut, sewn and branded in our own workshop in Yuyao, Ningbo, so we control the fabric, the reflective tape and the logo application on every order.
- EN ISO 20471 and EN 17353 certificates held; BSCI-audited factory
- Fluorescent fabric and reflective tape kept in stock for fast sampling
- OEM and private label for distributors and safety brands
Who orders from us
Custom hi vis vests for every buyer type
A
Safety distributors
Private-label vests under your brand, with your labels, hangtags and carton marks.
B
Construction contractors
Company logo on every vest, colour-coded by role or trade, sized for the whole crew.
C
Road & traffic crews
ANSI Class 2 breakaway and surveyor vests for flaggers and highway work zones.
D
Logistics & warehouses
Back-printed vests that identify teams and visitors on busy loading docks.
E
Security & events
Reflective SECURITY, STEWARD or STAFF lettering on bright, easy-to-spot vests.
F
Promotional buyers
Low-cost branded vests for campaigns, runs and community safety programmes.
FAQ
Custom hi vis vest questions
What is a custom hi vis vest?
A custom hi vis vest is a high-visibility safety vest made to your specification: your logo or text, your choice of base style (zipper, breakaway, mesh, surveyor), fluorescent colour, reflective tape layout, pockets, sizes and labels. Yolite makes them in its own factory in Ningbo, China, for distributors, contractors and safety brands.
Will adding a logo affect ANSI or EN ISO 20471 compliance?
It can if the logo is too large or covers the reflective tape. Under ANSI/ISEA 107-2020 and EN ISO 20471 the vest must still meet the minimum visible fluorescent and reflective areas after the logo is added, and logos must not cover the retroreflective bands. We place logos on the fluorescent background, above or between the bands, and check the area on the smallest size you order.
Which logo method lasts longest on a hi vis vest?
Screen printing and good heat transfer both hold up to regular industrial washing on polyester when the ink or film is matched to the fabric. Embroidery is the most durable but is heavier and works best as a patch on solid fabric rather than stitched straight into mesh. Our logo method comparison explains when to use each.
Can a custom hi vis vest be ANSI Class 3?
Not on its own. ANSI/ISEA 107-2020 and EN ISO 20471 both require sleeves (or full-length legs) for Class 3, so a sleeveless vest tops out at Class 2. If your crews need Class 3, pair a Class 2 vest with Class E trousers, or choose a sleeved hi vis shirt or jacket.
What do I need to send for a quote?
Your logo file (vector AI, PDF, EPS or SVG is best), the vest style or a photo of what you use now, the standard required (ANSI/ISEA 107 Type and Class, or EN ISO 20471 Class), colour, logo positions, size breakdown, quantity and delivery country. The how-to-order guide has a full checklist.
Do you make a sample before bulk production?
Yes. After you approve the digital mockup we make a physical sample with your logo, so you can check the colour, print position, size and feel before bulk production starts.
What is the minimum order quantity?
MOQ depends on the base vest and the logo method, because screen printing and embroidery have set-up costs per design and colour. Tell us your quantity in the quote form and we will confirm the MOQ and price break for that style.
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Get your custom hi vis vest mockup
Send your logo and quantity. We reply with a mockup and factory price.