Ergodyne GloWear 8220Z Class 2 Mesh Hi-Vis Safety Vest — Zipper

The Ergodyne GloWear 8220Z is an ANSI/ISEA 107 Type R, Class 2 mesh hi-vis safety vest with a zipper front closure, delivering Class 2 compliance for environments up to 50 mph in a breathable mesh build with secure zipper retention — sitting in the mid-tier of GloWear's Class 2 vest line for construction, industrial, and utility crews.

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Why the Ergodyne GloWear 8220Z balances airflow and secure retention

Crews working sustained shifts in the heat need a Class 2 vest that breathes and stays put — the two things a mid-tier mesh zipper vest is built to deliver. The 8220Z pairs a mesh body that circulates air for thermal comfort in warm-weather or high-exertion work with a zipper front that holds through bending, reaching, and lifting, all while meeting Type R Class 2 for environments up to 50 mph. It steps up from the foundational 8210Z within the same mesh-and-zipper family. As safety vests go, this is the mid-tier mesh zipper pick, and the best hi-vis safety vests guide and ANSI 107 guide cover how to match a vest to the work zone. It keeps crews cool and covered through the shift.

What the Ergodyne GloWear 8220Z listing documents

From the published specs: ANSI/ISEA 107 Type R, Class 2 certification; a mesh fabric body for breathability; a zipper front closure for secure retention; and Class 2 coverage for environments up to 50 mph. These are true class 2 mesh vest credentials and a genuine zipper safety vest — a breathable hi-vis vest positioned in the mid-tier of the GloWear Class 2 line.

How the Ergodyne GloWear 8220Z compares to other hi-vis

For the foundational mesh zipper vest, the GloWear 8210Z; for a solid-lime zipper vest, the GloWear 8225Z; for the standard two-tone zipper vest, the GloWear 8230Z; for the X-back two-tone version, the GloWear 8235ZX; and for the black-bottom mesh version, the GloWear 8210ZBK. The complete hi-vis apparel guide covers the range.

Choosing the right hi-vis garment

Match Type, Class, fabric, and closure to the work zone, speed, and season. For garment families, browse the high-visibility, Class 2 vests, and Class 3 vests collections; for shirts and layers, the hi-vis shirts, hi-vis jackets, and hi-vis hoodies; and for the class decision, the hi-vis shirts guide.

Where it fits by job and crew orders

The 8220Z suits construction, industrial, and utility crews who want a cool, secure Class 2 vest a step above the entry tier. 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.