Ergodyne GloWear 8274 Women's Hi-Vis Type R Class 2 Shirt — Lime

The Ergodyne GloWear 8274 Women's Hi-Vis Type R Class 2 Short Sleeve Shirt in Lime provides ANSI/ISEA 107-2020 certified high-visibility protection in fluorescent yellow-green, purpose-designed for female workers in road work, utilities, and municipal operations. The same contoured women's fit as the orange 8274, this lime colorway delivers Class 2 compliance for environments and project specifications that require or prefer fluorescent yellow-green over orange — without compromising on professional fit or workwear quality.

Key Features

• ANSI/ISEA 107-2020 Type R Class 2 certified — meets minimum 775 sq in fluorescent background and 201 sq in retroreflective tape
• Women's contoured fit — shaped at the hip and chest for professional appearance and correct PPE positioning
• Fluorescent yellow-green (lime) colorway — ANSI-recognized hi-vis color with strong contrast in urban and orange-equipment-heavy environments
• Short sleeve construction — comfortable for warm weather outdoor operations
• Retroreflective tape striping — reflects vehicle headlights and work zone lighting for low-light visibility
• Moisture-wicking polyester — manages perspiration during physically demanding outdoor work
• Same model as 8274 orange — consistent sizing and fit for easy color variant ordering

Specifications

Detailed Description

The Ergodyne GloWear 8274 Women's Lime Shirt delivers two things simultaneously: the correct fit for a female workforce and the correct color for job sites, contracts, and jurisdictions that specify fluorescent yellow-green. These two requirements used to be difficult to fulfill together — women's hi-vis options were limited, and when they existed, they often came in only one color. The 8274's dual-colorway availability changes that equation for safety procurement professionals.

Fluorescent yellow-green lime is particularly effective in environments dominated by orange construction equipment, where workers wearing orange hi-vis can visually blend into the background at distance. Excavators, dump trucks, backhoes, and other heavy construction machinery painted orange create a visual context where a lime-wearing worker is instantly distinguishable from the machinery — a meaningful safety distinction when drivers or operators are scanning a work zone. In urban environments with concrete and gray infrastructure backdrops, lime's cooler tones also provide high contrast.

Electrical utility, telecom, water and sewer maintenance, and municipal services commonly mandate lime for their workers, whether through internal policy or jurisdictional requirement. When female workers are employed in these sectors and lime is the required color, the 8274 lime provides the only women's-specific solution that delivers proper fit alongside the correct certification. Issuing these workers an oversized unisex lime shirt defeats the purpose of having women's-specific PPE in your program.

The women's contoured cut of the 8274 ensures the shirt fits through the chest and hip without excess bulk, bunching, or restriction. This matters for compliance as much as comfort — retroreflective tape that folds or bunches against the body doesn't perform as tested. A correctly fitting shirt keeps the tape in position facing outward, where it can reflect light back toward approaching drivers. The short sleeve format allows full arm mobility for field operations while keeping the shirt practical for summer and warm-season work.

As a standalone Class 2 certified garment, the 8274 lime eliminates the need for a separate hi-vis vest. This is particularly useful for women whose vest sizing options may be limited — the shirt fulfills Class 2 requirements completely on its own. The integrated retroreflective tape ensures visibility in dusk, dawn, and nighttime conditions as well as daylight, providing full-spectrum coverage for both daytime and transitional work periods.

Compliance and Standards

• ANSI/ISEA 107-2020 — American National Standard for High-Visibility Safety Apparel and Headwear
• Type R Classification — designed for roadway and right-of-way work environments
• Class 2 — appropriate for work environments with traffic speeds up to 50 mph
• Meets DOT and FHWA requirements for roadway work zone worker visibility
• Compliant with OSHA hi-vis PPE requirements for construction and utility environments

Real-World Benefits

Women's PPE that works as designed. When a garment is cut for a woman's body, it performs differently than a men's shirt in a smaller size. Retroreflective tape stays flat. Seams sit correctly. The worker moves freely without managing excess fabric. This is what proper women's PPE procurement looks like in practice.

Lime where lime is required. Color compliance is not optional on many project sites. Having lime available in the women's 8274 means female workers don't need a compromise between fit and color compliance — they get both from a single certified garment.

Consistent across crew color coding. When a company uses lime for standard crew members and orange for supervisors (or vice versa), having both colorways available in the women's 8274 means female workers can participate in the same color-coding system as the rest of the crew without exception or workaround.

Applications and Use Cases

• Female electrical utility and line crew workers
• Women in telecom and fiber infrastructure roles near roadways
• Municipal water and sewer maintenance female staff
• Road construction crew members where lime is project-specified
• Female traffic management and public works employees
• Safety programs building inclusive, properly-fitted PPE inventories
• Organizations with lime-specific project contract requirements

Related Products

• Hi-Vis Safety Vests — Full Collection
• Ergodyne GloWear 8274 Women's Hi-Vis Class 2 Shirt — Orange
• PPE Collection — Personal Protective Equipment

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the 8274 lime differ from the 8274 orange?

The GloWear 8274 lime and orange are identical garments in different colorways. Both use the same women's contoured pattern, the same construction, and both carry ANSI/ISEA 107-2020 Type R Class 2 certification. The lime version uses fluorescent yellow-green background fabric; the orange uses fluorescent orange-red. Color selection depends on project specifications and environmental contrast requirements.

Why would a project specify lime over orange for women's hi-vis?

Lime provides better contrast in environments with orange construction equipment, or may be required by specific jurisdictional codes. Electrical utilities, telecom, and municipal services frequently specify lime. The specification is typically the same regardless of worker gender — if lime is required on the job site, all workers need lime, including those who wear women's sizing.

Does this shirt require a vest worn over it to achieve Class 2 compliance?

No. The 8274 is a standalone ANSI/ISEA 107-2020 Type R Class 2 certified shirt. It does not require a vest to meet Class 2 compliance — the shirt itself incorporates all required fluorescent background and retroreflective materials and carries the certification independently.

Are the sizing dimensions the same between lime and orange versions?

Yes. The 8274 lime and orange are the same garment in different colors, so sizing is identical. Workers who have purchased the orange version can order the same size in lime with confidence.

Is ANSI Class 2 sufficient for all the work environments mentioned?

Class 2 is appropriate for most roadway work environments with traffic speeds up to 50 mph. For high-speed highway work, rail environments, or other higher-risk exposure situations, Class 3 may be required. Always consult your project safety plan, applicable DOT guidelines, and OSHA requirements for your specific work environment before finalizing your hi-vis garment selection.

How should this shirt be cared for to maintain certification compliance?

Machine wash warm with mild detergent. Tumble dry on low heat. Do not bleach or use fabric softeners. Inspect retroreflective tape after each wash cycle. Replace the shirt when tape shows significant degradation, peeling, or cracking. Maintaining tape integrity is the primary compliance consideration for hi-vis shirt longevity.

Can this shirt be layered over a long sleeve base layer in cooler weather?

Yes, the 8274 can be worn over a base layer in transitional weather. For full cold weather protection with hi-vis compliance, consider upgrading to a Class 2 or Class 3 long sleeve option or a hi-vis jacket from the GloWear collection to ensure you're meeting both warmth and visibility requirements across all weather conditions on your project.