Hi-Vis Jackets

High-visibility jackets provide ANSI/ISEA 107 Class 2 or Class 3 compliant full-upper-body coverage for workers in vehicle traffic environments who need both visibility and weather protection — combining the regulatory required fluorescent and retroreflective materials with insulation, waterproofing, and wind resistance that vests alone cannot provide. For cold weather roadway work, nighttime operations, and environments with rain and wind exposure, hi-vis jackets enable workers to remain warm, dry, and ANSI compliant simultaneously without layering non-compliant clothing over compliant vests that could obscure visibility requirements. WC Safety carries hi-vis jackets from Radians, Ergodyne, Portwest, and Pyramex in Class 2 and Class 3 ratings for year-round high-visibility applications.

ANSI Class 3 jackets provide the highest level of high-visibility performance, with significantly more fluorescent background material and retroreflective tape than Class 2 garments — including sleeves with full circumferential retroreflective striping that makes the worker's arm movements visible at highway speeds. Class 3 is required for workers in high-speed roadway environments (over 45 mph traffic), nighttime operations on roadways, and workers who direct traffic or operate in the immediate path of vehicle traffic. The additional sleeve coverage of Class 3 versus Class 2 provides measurable improvement in recognition time for vehicle operators at highway speeds.

Waterproofing technology in hi-vis jackets ranges from basic DWR (durable water repellent) coatings on the outer fabric to fully seam-sealed waterproof membranes. DWR-coated jackets handle light rain and brief exposure but saturate in sustained rainfall, eventually reducing both insulating performance and visibility as wet fluorescent fabric loses some optical brightness. Waterproof membrane jackets (Gore-Tex, HydroShield, or proprietary laminates) maintain dryness through extended rainfall and maintain fluorescent brightness in wet conditions. Seam sealing — applying waterproof tape to all sewn seams — is the distinguishing feature between water-resistant and truly waterproof jackets.

Insulation options address the full range of cold-weather work conditions. Uninsulated hi-vis jackets in shell-only construction are worn as outer layers over base layers and mid-layers, providing maximum versatility across temperature ranges. Lightly insulated jackets (60-80g insulation) provide comfort in cool conditions (45-60°F) without the bulk of heavy insulation. Heavily insulated models (150-200g insulation) handle sustained cold work in freezing conditions. For extreme cold storage and winter road maintenance operations, high-fill-power insulation options balance warmth-to-weight ratio with the flexibility required for physical work tasks.

Layering system compatibility is important for jackets used across a range of temperatures. Jackets with interior adjustment systems — drawcord hems, cuffs, and hood adjustments — adapt to different mid-layer combinations beneath the jacket without creating a loose, unregulated fit over thicker base layers. Undersleeve ventilation zippers allow temperature regulation during high-exertion tasks without removing the jacket entirely. Drop-tail designs provide continuous lower back coverage that shorter jackets lose when reaching or bending.

WC Safety carries hi-vis jackets in ANSI Class 2 and Class 3 in uninsulated, lightly insulated, and heavy insulation versions, in waterproof and water-resistant constructions, for cold-weather roadway and construction work. Browse our hi-vis jacket collection to find the right visibility class, insulation level, and weather protection for your crew's specific working conditions.