Hi-Vis Jackets

Which hi-vis jacket should you buy in 2026?

Short answer: For most crews working cold-weather traffic zones, the Ergodyne GloWear 8377 Quilted Bomber Jacket is the pick — a true ANSI/ISEA 107 Class 3 Type R insulated bomber at a working-crew price. If your problem is rain rather than cold, the TICONN 1735 Waterproof Bomber Jacket keeps you dry and Class 3 compliant, and if you just need a warm layer for cool mornings, the TICONN 1485 Fleece Hooded Sweatshirt or one of the Sesafety hoodies covers general site work for under $35.

Hi-Vis Jackets (2026)

Hi-vis jackets solve the problem a safety vest can't: staying warm, dry, and ANSI/ISEA 107 compliant at the same time. Every jacket, hoodie, and sweatshirt in this collection is rated Class 3 Type R — the sleeves add enough fluorescent background material to clear the Class 3 threshold, so you get the highest garment visibility class without layering a vest over a non-compliant coat. This collection sits inside our High Visibility collection alongside ANSI Class 2 Vests, ANSI Class 3 Vests, and Hi-Vis Shirts. If you're not sure whether your job requires Class 2 or Class 3, start with our ANSI Class 2 vs Class 3 hi-vis guide. Ranked hoodie and sweatshirt picks live in our best hi-vis hoodies and sweatshirts guide, and if you're not sure whether your job even needs hi-vis, our when do you need hi-vis decision guide covers it activity by activity.

Editor's pick — Ergodyne GloWear 8377 Quilted Bomber Jacket
The right jacket for the most common cold-weather buyer: quilted insulation, Class 3 Type R certification, and a full-zip bomber cut that works over base layers — without paying parka money. Read the full Ergodyne GloWear 8377 Quilted Bomber review. (We earn a commission on Amazon purchases.)

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What this collection covers

• Insulated bombers — the Ergodyne GloWear 8377 Quilted Bomber (lime) and Ergodyne GloWear 8377 Bomber in Orange, both sized S–5XL for winter roadway work.
• Waterproof shell — the TICONN 1735 Waterproof Bomber, the wet-weather option in the lineup.
• Fleece hoodies and sweatshirts — the TICONN 1485 Fleece Hooded Sweatshirt, TICONN 1903 Fleece Full-Zip Hoodie, plus the TICONN 1479, TICONN 1491, and TICONN 1497 (blue accent) sweatshirt hoodies.
• Sesafety hoodie range — full-zip (Sesafety ST2041 in yellow, Sesafety ST2042 in orange, Sesafety ST2051, Sesafety ST2043 black trim), pullover (Sesafety ST2031, Sesafety ST2033 black trim, Sesafety pullover in orange), and the Sesafety ST82061 quarter-zip mid-layer.
• Softshell and foul-weather additions — the fleece-lined Ergodyne GloWear 8353 softshell, the waterproof fleece Pyramex RJ31 bomber, and the Radians SJ322B.

Hi-vis jackets compared

Which hi-vis jacket should you buy?

• Buy the Ergodyne GloWear 8377 Quilted Bomber if you work winter roadway, flagging, or airport ramp shifts and need real insulation in a certified Class 3 shell — or the orange 8377 where your site standardizes on orange.
• Buy the TICONN 1735 Waterproof Bomber if rain exposure is your main problem — it's the one waterproof shell in the collection.
• Buy the TICONN 1485 or TICONN 1903 Fleece Full-Zip for general cool-weather site work where a fleece layer is enough.
• Buy a Sesafety full-zip hoodie if you put the layer on and take it off repeatedly through the shift — full zip beats pullover for temperature swings.
• Buy the Sesafety ST82061 Quarter-Zip as a hi-vis mid-layer that stays trim under a rain shell or bomber.
• Buy a black-trim model — Sesafety ST2033 or Sesafety ST2043 — if your crews do dirty work; the dark panels hide grime between washes without cutting into the fluorescent background area.

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How to choose a hi-vis jacket

Match the layer to the weather, not the catalog

The three jacket families in this collection solve three different problems. Quilted bombers like the Ergodyne GloWear 8377 trap heat for sustained cold exposure. The TICONN 1735 sheds water but is not an insulated garment. Fleece hoodies and sweatshirts breathe better and suit active work in cool — not freezing — conditions. Buying a waterproof shell for a cold dry climate, or a fleece for standing flagging work in January, is the most common mis-purchase in this category.

Bomber vs hoodie: check your site's hood policy

Hooded hi-vis garments are popular because they replace a personal hoodie workers would wear anyway, but some sites restrict hoods around rotating equipment or require them down near traffic so peripheral vision stays clear. Bombers avoid the question entirely. If your employer allows hoods, the TICONN 1485 and the Sesafety range give you Class 3 coverage in a garment crews will actually keep on.

Closure: full zip, quarter zip, or pullover

Full-zip models (Sesafety ST2042, TICONN 1903) vent heat fast and come off without removing a hard hat. Pullovers (Sesafety ST2031) have no zipper to fail and lie flatter under harnesses. Quarter-zips split the difference and layer cleanly under a shell.

Lime or orange

Both fluorescent yellow-green (lime) and fluorescent orange-red meet ANSI/ISEA 107. Lime shows up better against most urban and green backgrounds; orange contrasts better against foliage-free winter terrain and is the convention in many DOT districts. Our hi-vis color meaning guide and hi-vis colors explained break down when each wins.

Size for what's underneath

A winter bomber gets worn over a shirt, a mid-layer, and sometimes body armor or a harness. If you're between sizes on an insulated jacket, size up — a compressed insulation layer loses warmth, and a jacket that can't close over your layers can't keep its retroreflective bands positioned where the certification assumes they'll be. The 8377 bombers run S–5XL, so big-and-tall crews are covered.

ANSI/ISEA 107 and when a Class 3 jacket is required

ANSI/ISEA 107-2020 sets the garment classes: Class 3 requires at least 1,240 in² of fluorescent background material and 310 in² of retroreflective tape — coverage a sleeveless vest physically can't reach, which is why jackets with sleeves are the natural Class 3 garment. Type R (roadway) is the designation for workers exposed to traffic. OSHA requires high-visibility apparel for flaggers under 29 CFR 1926.201, and workers on federal-aid highway rights-of-way must wear ANSI 107 Class 2 or higher under FHWA rules. Class 3 is the standard call for night work, high-speed traffic (50+ mph), and low-visibility weather — exactly the conditions where you'd want a jacket anyway. For the full breakdown, see What is ANSI/ISEA 107-2020 and When does OSHA require high visibility.

Pairs well with

Under a winter jacket, a hi-vis shirt keeps you compliant when the jacket comes off indoors or in a vehicle. For warm-season work, most crews switch to an ANSI Class 2 vest or ANSI Class 3 vest over a t-shirt. Roadway crews should also review our best hi-vis safety vests guide for the vest side of the seasonal rotation, and our best hi-vis jackets guide ranks this collection head-to-head.

Total cost of ownership

Hi-vis jackets are consumables on a slower clock than vests. Fluorescent dye fades with UV exposure and washing, and retroreflective tape loses performance once it cracks or delaminates — manufacturers rate hi-vis garments for a limited number of wash cycles, so check the care label rather than washing until it dies. At $25–$35 for every jacket and hoodie in this collection, replacing a faded garment each season costs less than one traffic-zone citation. Budget one jacket per worker per winter for daily-wear crews, two if your site runs mud or grinding dust.

Frequently asked questions

Why are most hi-vis jackets Class 3 by default?

Sleeves. Class 3 requires 1,240 in² of fluorescent background material, and a sleeved garment adds exactly the surface area a vest lacks. Every jacket, hoodie, and sweatshirt in this collection carries a Class 3 Type R rating — there are no Class 2 jackets here to double-check.

Ergodyne GloWear 8377 quilted vs the orange 8377 — which one?

Same bomber platform; the choice is color and price on the day. Take the lime quilted 8377 unless your site or DOT district standardizes on orange, in which case the orange 8377 is the same jacket in the other approved color family.

Are hi-vis hoodies allowed on job sites?

Usually, but hood use is a site rule, not an ANSI rule. The certification covers the garment's visibility materials; whether the hood may be worn up near traffic or rotating equipment is your employer's call. If hoods are restricted, choose a bomber like the GloWear 8377 instead.

What is the warmest hi-vis jacket in this collection?

The Ergodyne GloWear 8377 Quilted Bomber — it's the only garment here with quilted insulation rather than fleece or sweatshirt fabric. For extreme cold, layer it over a hi-vis long-sleeve shirt and a mid-layer.

Which hi-vis jacket is waterproof?

The TICONN 1735 Waterproof Bomber is the dedicated wet-weather shell in this collection. The quilted 8377 handles light precipitation but is built for cold, not sustained rain; fleece hoodies absorb water and should stay out of the rain entirely.

Can I wear a Class 3 hoodie instead of a safety vest?

Yes — a Class 3 garment satisfies any requirement written for Class 2 or Class 3, because the classes nest upward. A Sesafety ST2051 hoodie worn as the outermost layer replaces the vest. What doesn't work is the reverse: a Class 2 vest on a job that specifies Class 3.

What does Type R mean on a hi-vis jacket?

Type R is the ANSI/ISEA 107 designation for roadway and temporary traffic control environments — the placement of background material and reflective tape is designed for conspicuity to drivers. Every jacket in this collection is Type R, which also covers general industrial use. See What is ANSI/ISEA 107-2020 for Type O and Type P.

Should I size up a hi-vis jacket for layering?

If you'll wear more than a t-shirt underneath, yes — one size. Insulation only works with loft, and a jacket stretched tight over layers compresses its fill and pulls reflective bands out of position. The Sesafety and TICONN hoodies are single-size-listing garments, so check the size chart on each product page before ordering for a crew.

Lime or orange hi-vis jacket — which should I choose?

Both meet ANSI/ISEA 107. Choose lime for urban and equipment-yard backgrounds, orange where local convention or your DOT district expects it — against snow and dead winter vegetation, orange often reads better. Our hi-vis color meaning guide covers the perception science.

Do black-trim hi-vis hoodies stay compliant?

Yes, when the black is placed where the standard allows it. Models like the Sesafety ST2033 keep the required fluorescent background area and put dark fabric at cuffs and lower panels — the zones that get filthy first — so the garment looks presentable longer without losing its rating.

Can I print a company logo on a hi-vis jacket?

Small logos are common and generally fine if they don't cover required background material or reflective tape. Keep printing off the retroreflective bands entirely, and keep total coverage modest — a chest-pocket-sized logo on a Class 3 jacket leaves plenty of margin above the 1,240 in² background minimum.

What should I wear under a hi-vis jacket in extreme cold?

A wicking base layer, an insulating mid-layer, and a hi-vis long-sleeve shirt as the top of the under-stack — that way you stay compliant the moment the jacket comes off in a vehicle or heated enclosure. Avoid cotton against the skin for sweat-then-freeze work cycles.

Frequently Asked Questions

What ANSI class are hi-vis jackets?

Depending on the jacket, you will find ANSI/ISEA 107 Class 1, 2, or 3 ratings here, with the class set by how much background fabric and reflective material each garment carries.

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

A Class 3 jacket loads on extra fluorescent background and retroreflective material, plus sleeves, for high-speed or low-visibility work, whereas Class 2 handles moderate-traffic tasks using less material.

When does the law require high-visibility apparel?

Federal rules call for ANSI 107 apparel whenever workers face public traffic or moving equipment, and the MUTCD specifically requires it for anyone working within a highway right-of-way.

What colors qualify as high-visibility?

Only a fluorescent yellow-green or orange-red background combined with retroreflective tape qualifies; bright fabric handles daytime conspicuity while the tape returns light after dark.

How should hi-vis jackets fit?

Size the jacket to layer cleanly over work clothes without bunching, and confirm it still shows the required area of background and reflective material so it keeps its rating.

How do I care for hi-vis jackets to keep them visible?

Use a gentle wash and hold down the number of cycles, because repeated washing and heavy soiling fade fabric and wear out reflective tape, which lowers the garment's visibility rating.

When should I replace high-visibility apparel?

Swap a jacket out as soon as it is faded, torn, or the reflective tape is cracked or peeling; once degraded, an ANSI 107 garment no longer counts as compliant.

Can I wear hi-vis jackets over a coat?

You can. Pulling a hi-vis outer jacket, or a Class 2 or Class 3 vest, over a coat keeps you compliant through cold or wet weather provided the required material remains visible.

Do hi-vis jackets include pockets or breakaway features?

Many jackets add tool and radio pockets, microphone tabs, and 5-point breakaway construction designed to separate safely if the garment gets caught on moving equipment.

Is there a higher class than Class 3?

Class 3 caps the garment classes under ANSI/ISEA 107. Class E pieces like pants are supplemental and only reach Class 3 when worn with a Class 2 or 3 top.