Ergodyne GloWear 8282 Orange Class 2 Hi-Vis Short-Sleeve Shirt
EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.5/5 — WC Safety Review of the Ergodyne GloWear 8282 Orange, an orange Class 2 short-sleeve summer shirt. Editorial assessment by the WC Safety Editorial Team, based on published Ergodyne specific...
- ANSI/ISEA 107 Type R Class 2
- Fluorescent Orange-Red
- Birdseye Polyester
- Segmented Reflective Tape
- Short Sleeve Pull-Over
- Machine Washable
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Editorial assessment by the WC Safety Editorial Team, based on published Ergodyne specifications and category fit. We did not laboratory-test this product.
The Ergodyne GloWear 8282 Orange is an ANSI/ISEA 107-2020 Type R, Class 2 short-sleeve hi-vis shirt in fluorescent orange-red, delivering maximum heat dissipation for summer work while meeting Class 2 background and retroreflective requirements for road crews, utility workers, and municipal teams — the orange colorway of the all-lime 8282.
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Why the Ergodyne GloWear 8282 Orange suits summer right-of-way work
Some sites specify orange over lime — it stands out against vegetation and terrain, and some DOT and right-of-way specs require it. The 8282 Orange delivers that in a short-sleeve build optimized for warm-weather heat dissipation, with fluorescent orange-red background fabric and retroreflective tape meeting Type R Class 2, and lightweight moisture-wicking polyester to keep workers cool through long shifts. It is the orange colorway of the all-lime 8282. As hi-vis shirts go, this is the orange summer short-sleeve pick, and the best hi-vis shirts guide and ANSI 107 guide cover how to match garment to the work zone. It keeps summer crews cool and orange-visible.
Safety first: the 8282 Orange is high-visibility apparel for being seen in traffic and low light — it is not protective clothing rated for a chemical splash hazard, cut, flame, or arc. For those hazards, wear the appropriate rated PPE, including chemical-resistant gear for chemicals. Short sleeves trade arm coverage for ventilation, so add sunscreen where sun exposure is a concern; Class 2 covers up to 50 mph, so step to Class 3 for high-speed zones and confirm with the when-do-you-need-hi-vis guide. Retire the shirt once the fluorescent fabric fades or the tape cracks.
What the Ergodyne GloWear 8282 Orange listing documents
From the published specs: ANSI/ISEA 107-2020 Type R, Class 2 certification; a short-sleeve summer construction; a fluorescent orange-red colorway; lightweight moisture-wicking polyester; and 775 square inches of fluorescent background with 201 square inches of retroreflective tape. These are true orange short sleeve hi-vis shirt credentials and a genuine class 2 short sleeve shirt — a professional orange safety shirt.
How the Ergodyne GloWear 8282 Orange compares to other hi-vis
For the all-lime version of this short-sleeve, the GloWear 8282; for an orange-and-black short-sleeve, the GloWear 8286BKO; for a women's orange short-sleeve, the GloWear 8274 Orange; for an orange long-sleeve, the GloWear 8284O; and for a Class 3 short-sleeve, the GloWear 8367. The complete hi-vis apparel guide covers the range.
Choosing the right hi-vis garment
Match Type, Class, color, and sleeve length to the work zone and season. For garment families, browse the high-visibility, safety vests, and Class 2 vests collections; for cold and wet, the hi-vis jackets, hi-vis hoodies, and Class 3 vests; and for vests, the hi-vis vests guide.
Where it fits by job and crew orders
The 8282 Orange suits road crew, utility, and municipal workers who need orange Class 2 visibility with short-sleeve summer comfort for right-of-way and foliage-heavy work. 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 outerwear options, compare the hi-vis jackets guide and the hi-vis rainwear collection. 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.
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