Ergodyne GloWear 8294BK Class 2 Performance Hi-Vis Shirt — Black Bottom

The Ergodyne GloWear 8294BK is an ANSI/ISEA 107 Type R, Class 2 performance hi-vis shirt in moisture-wicking fabric with black lower-body panels, pairing Class 2 compliance — 775 square inches of fluorescent background and 201 square inches of retroreflective tape — with a professional two-tone look and sweat management for active work up to 50 mph.

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Why the Ergodyne GloWear 8294BK balances looks and sweat management

Crews in controlled lower-speed zones often want two things a basic hi-vis shirt does not give: a sharper, more professional appearance, and fabric that manages sweat through active work. The 8294BK delivers both — black lower-body panels create a two-tone look while the lime upper and retroreflective tape carry the Type R Class 2 requirements, and moisture-wicking performance fabric keeps the wearer drier. It is the performance-fabric version of the standard black-accent 8286BK, and the Class 2 counterpart to the Class 3 8371BK. As hi-vis shirts go, this is the performance two-tone pick, and the best hi-vis shirts guide and ANSI 107 guide cover how to match garment to the work zone. It looks sharp and wears cool.

What the Ergodyne GloWear 8294BK listing documents

From the published specs: ANSI/ISEA 107 Type R, Class 2 certification; performance moisture-wicking fabric; black lower-body panels for a two-tone look; and the Class 2 minimums of 775 square inches of background and 201 square inches of retroreflective tape. These are true class 2 performance shirt credentials and a genuine black bottom hi-vis shirt — a comfortable moisture-wicking safety shirt. The black panels are styling, kept clear of the required visibility material.

How the Ergodyne GloWear 8294BK compares to other hi-vis

For the Class 3 performance counterpart, the GloWear 8371BK; for the standard-fabric black-accent version, the GloWear 8286BK; for a performance short-sleeve, the GloWear 8292; for a value all-lime long-sleeve, the GloWear 8284; and for a Class 2 mesh vest, the GloWear 8210ZBK. The complete hi-vis apparel guide covers the range.

Choosing the right hi-vis garment

Match Type and Class to the work zone, speed, and season. For garment families, browse the safety vests, high-visibility, and Class 3 vests collections; for cold and wet, the hi-vis jackets, hi-vis hoodies, and hi-vis rainwear; and for vests and outerwear, the hi-vis vests guide and the hi-vis jackets guide.

Where it fits by job and crew orders

The 8294BK suits road-maintenance, construction, utility, and parking-lot crews in controlled traffic who want Class 2 visibility with a professional look and sweat management. Size it correctly to keep the reflective geometry in place, step up to Class 3 for high-speed zones, and retire it when the material fades. For crew orders, quantity purchasing runs through a free Amazon Business account — volume pricing, PO numbers at checkout, and tax-exempt eligibility for qualifying organizations, with the walkthrough linked in our footer.