The ANSI 107 Standard - Safety isn’t a suggestion. It’s the uniform of survival.
David Federly
⚡ ANSI/ISEA 107: Your Vest Better Earn Its Stripes
You don’t show up to the job half-visible. If your gear isn’t ANSI/ISEA 107 compliant, you’re gambling with your life—and you’re gonna lose.
🔥 Performance Classes: Choose Your Armor
Your vest isn’t a suggestion—it’s your shield. Pick the class that fits the chaos:
|
Class |
Speed Zone |
Scene |
Visibility Level |
|
Class 1 |
< 25 mph |
Warehouses & delivery zones |
Low-risk. Low payoff. |
|
Class 2 |
Up to 50 mph |
Road crews, utility ops, responders |
Gold standard. Workhorse. |
|
Class 3 |
> 50 mph |
Highway carnage & midnight mayhem |
Full-force visibility. Sleeves required. |
🟠 Material Requirements: No Fakes, No Fluff
You want to be seen? You better be glowing.
- Background Fabric: Neon yellow or blaze orange—no pastel nonsense.
- Retroreflective Tape: Lights up when darkness hits. If it doesn’t scream “human here,” it’s worthless.
- Strategic Placement: Full 360° visibility. No blind spots. No mercy.
Pro Move: Look for the ANSI/ISEA 107 label—if it’s not there, it’s a costume.
⚠️ When Does ANSI Gear Become Mandatory?
Any time you’re around fast-moving metal, heavy machinery, or distracted drivers, that vest goes on. Period.
Common battlegrounds:
- Road construction & maintenance
- Emergency response
- Traffic control & parking ops
- Airport & railway operations
- Surveying the chaos
🎯 Picking Your Class: No Guesswork, No Shortcuts
Step 1: Read the room.
- Speed, risk, visibility—dial up your class as the danger rises.
Step 2: Upgrade your features.
- Pockets: Because duct tape doesn’t carry itself.
- Tear-away: When fast escape might save your neck.
- FR fabrics: Fire-resistant, water-deflecting—built for rough days and bad nights
