Ergodyne GloWear 8286BKO Class 2 Hi-Vis Short-Sleeve Shirt — Orange/Black
$21.75
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EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.5/5 — WC Safety Review of the Ergodyne GloWear 8286BKO, a Class 2 orange/black short-sleeve with a contractor-grade look. Editorial assessment by Steven Eaton, WC Safety editor, based on publishe...
Key Features
- ANSI/ISEA 107 Type R Class 2
- Orange Front / Black Back Panel
- Birdseye Polyester
- Short Sleeve Pull-Over
- Segmented Reflective Tape
- Machine Washable
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EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.5/5 — WC Safety Review of the Ergodyne GloWear 8286BKO, a Class 2 orange/black short-sleeve with a contractor-grade look.
Editorial assessment by Steven Eaton, WC Safety editor, based on published Ergodyne specifications and category fit. We did not laboratory-test this product.
Editorial assessment by Steven Eaton, WC Safety editor, based on published Ergodyne specifications and category fit. We did not laboratory-test this product.
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The Ergodyne GloWear 8286BKO is an ANSI/ISEA 107 Type R, Class 2 short-sleeve hi-vis shirt in a fluorescent orange and black colorway with moisture-wicking fabric, meeting Class 2 requirements — 775-plus square inches of fluorescent material and 201-plus square inches of MUTCD-compliant retroreflective tape — with a professional, contractor-grade look.
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Why the Ergodyne GloWear 8286BKO stands out in orange
Some sites specify orange over lime, and some backgrounds — green foliage, lime equipment — make orange the more conspicuous choice. The 8286BKO delivers a fluorescent orange body with black accent panels for a cleaner, contractor-grade look, meeting Type R Class 2 with 775-plus square inches of fluorescent material and 2-inch MUTCD-compliant retroreflective tape. A short-sleeve, moisture-wicking build suits warm-weather road and survey work. As hi-vis shirts go, this is the orange contractor-grade pick, and the best hi-vis shirts guide and ANSI 107 guide cover how to match garment to the work zone. It brings orange visibility with a professional edge.
Safety first: the 8286BKO 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. The black panels keep the required Class 2 material in the visible areas; short sleeves trade arm coverage for ventilation, so add sunscreen where sun exposure is a concern, and confirm your zone's class and color 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 8286BKO listing documents
From the published specs: ANSI/ISEA 107 Type R, Class 2 certification; a fluorescent orange and black colorway; a short-sleeve moisture-wicking build; and 775-plus square inches of fluorescent material with 2-inch MUTCD-compliant retroreflective tape. These are true orange black hi-vis shirt credentials and a genuine class 2 short sleeve shirt — a professional mutcd hi-vis shirt. The black panels are styling, kept clear of the required visibility material.
How the Ergodyne GloWear 8286BKO compares to other hi-vis
For the lime long-sleeve black-accent version, the GloWear 8286BK; for a performance black-bottom shirt, the GloWear 8294BK; for a performance short-sleeve, the GloWear 8292; for a Class 3 short-sleeve, the GloWear 8367; 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, Class, and color to the work zone. 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, the hi-vis vests guide.
Where it fits by job and crew orders
The 8286BKO suits road construction, utility, survey, and DOT crews who need or prefer orange Class 2 visibility with a professional look. Size it correctly to keep the reflective geometry in place, confirm your site's color and class requirement, and retire it when the material fades; crews adding a layer over the shirt can compare the hi-vis jackets guide. 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.
Brand / Vendor
Ergodyne
Model / SKU
8286BKO
Product Type
Hi-Vis Shirt
Condition
New
MPN
22193
Price
$21.75 (Amazon)
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