Vest styles

Custom Hi Vis Vest Styles

Six base vests that we brand with your logo. Each can be built in fluorescent yellow, orange or red, in sizes XS to 5XL, to ANSI/ISEA 107-2020 or EN ISO 20471 where a certified vest is required.

Which custom vest style fits your crew?

Style	Best for	Usual standard target	Logo area
Zipper vest	Construction, logistics, corporate crews	ANSI Type R Class 2 / EN ISO 20471 Class 2	Chest + full back
Breakaway vest	Traffic control, public safety, machinery	ANSI Type R or P Class 2	Chest + back
Mesh vest	Hot climates, all-day wear	ANSI Class 2 / EN ISO 20471 Class 2	Back (patch on chest)
Surveyor vest	Engineers, supervisors, survey crews	ANSI Type R Class 2	Chest + large back
Contrast-tape vest	Branded crews, high daytime contrast	ANSI Class 2 / EN ISO 20471 Class 2	Chest + back
Coloured & event vest	Events, volunteers, staff ID	Not certified hi-vis (enhanced visibility)	Chest + full back

Style 01

Custom zipper hi vis vest

The zipper vest is the most ordered base for custom hi vis vests. A full-length front zipper keeps the vest closed and flat, so a chest logo reads cleanly and the vest stays put on windy sites. It is the usual choice for contractors issuing one vest per worker and for corporate uniform programmes.

Solid polyester or mesh body; two 2-inch (50 mm) horizontal bands plus shoulder bands
Options: chest pocket, ID badge holder, mic tabs, contrast binding
Logo: chest up to palm size, large back print above the upper band

Style 02

Custom breakaway safety vest

A breakaway vest separates at the shoulders, sides and front when it is pulled hard, so a vest snagged on a vehicle mirror or rotating machinery tears away instead of dragging the wearer. Five-point breakaway is common for traffic control, flaggers and public safety (ANSI Type P) users.

Hook-and-loop tear-away points; reflective tape stays continuous when closed
Popular with reflective POLICE, SECURITY or company lettering on the back
Can be built as ANSI/ISEA 107-2020 Class 2

Style 03

Custom mesh hi vis vest

Mesh vests are cooler in summer and in hot regions, which means people actually keep them on. The trade-off is print surface: open mesh takes heat transfer and large back prints well, while fine chest detail or embroidery is better on a solid patch. A dark lower panel hides dirt on site.

Breathable polyester mesh; solid fabric pockets and logo panels available
Two-tone versions with a black or navy bottom
Read: mesh vs solid fabric for custom vests

Style 04

Custom surveyor hi vis vest

Surveyor vests carry the tools of the job: tablet or A4 drawing pocket, pen slots, radio pocket, mic tabs and a large back pocket. They suit engineers, inspectors, supervisors and survey crews who wear the vest as a work garment rather than a cover-up.

Orange or yellow, with silver tape on contrast yellow or orange trim
Snap or zipper front; pocket layout built to your list
Large flat back area for a company logo

Style 05

Custom contrast-tape vest

Silver reflective tape sewn on an orange or yellow contrast trim gives extra contrast in daylight and a stronger branded look. Many buyers use the trim colour to separate roles, for example yellow vest with orange trim for supervisors.

Contrast trim in fluorescent orange, yellow or a dark colour
Stand collar and lower pockets on request
Works with every logo method

Style 06

Coloured and event vests

Blue, red, green, purple and black vests with reflective tape are popular for events, volunteers, marshals and staff identification. They are not certified hi-vis garments, because ANSI/ISEA 107 and EN ISO 20471 only accept fluorescent yellow, orange-red or red backgrounds. Use them where people need to be identified, not where traffic or machinery is a risk.

Any colour, with reflective tape for night visibility
Ideal for reflective lettering such as STAFF, STEWARD or MEDIC
Read: choosing colours for custom hi vis vests

Not sure which style to choose?

Send a photo of the vest you use now. We will match it or suggest a better spec.