Flame-Resistant High-Visibility Fabric for Vests : GlenGuard

GlenGuard FR Hi-Vis

Leave nothing to chance.

The first layer of defense is your vest. When it comes to protection, you need more than just hi-vis. Shouldn’t it meet the highest levels of protection? Safety vests produced using GlenGuard Hi-Vis offer “No Melt, No Drip” technology, and as part of our family of FR protective fabrics, GlenGuard Hi-Vis vests offer unrivaled arc flash and flash fire protection.

Quick Facts

GlenGuard FR Hi-Vis

Protects against flash fire and arc flash hazards

“No Melt, No Drip” technology

ANSI compliant

Inherently flame-resistant

Reduces risk of heat stress

FR + High Visibility.

GlenGuard Hi-Vis, an inherently flame resistant fabric, is designed to make safety vests cooler and more comfortable without sacrificing protection. We offer fabric in both woven and mesh constructions to appeal to personal preference. GlenGuard Hi-Vis is ANSI compliant while surpassing FR government safety standards, guaranteeing the ultimate defense against workplace hazards.

As a part of our GlenGuard family, GlenGuard Hi-Vis embodies all of the superior protective qualities offered in GlenGuard FR.

Surpassing Standards

Meets or exceeds government or industry safety standards.

Explore the variety of standards and test methods our products meet below.

ASTM 1506

Covers the design characteristics and associated test methods that relate specifically to the flame resistance of textile materials used in the fabrication of basic protection level occupational apparel worn by electrical workers who are exposed to momentary electric arc and related thermal hazards such as exposure to open flame and radiant heat.

ANSI/SEA 107-2020

Provides performance requirements for materials to be used in HVSA and specifies minimum amounts of background, retroreflective and combined-performance materials, colors and placement of materials for garments, supplemental items and accessory items used to enhance the visibility and safety of workers.

ASTM F1959

Evaluates flame resistant clothing during an electrical arc in an arc flash environment. This is the standard used to determine arc ratings for FR garments.

NFPA 70E

Helps companies and employees avoid workplace injuries and fatalities due to shock, electrocution, arc flash, and arc blast.

UL COMPLIANT

Complaint with guidelines set in place by the Underwriters Laboratories, which was established in 1894 and has participated in safety analysis ever since.

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Extra Protection

GlenGuard FR Hi-Vis

Anti-Stat

First and only product of its kind

Passed the Shirley Gas Probe Test

Woven passes using Hydrogen Gas

Mesh passes using Methane Gas

Intended for use in environments where gas is prevalent and sparks could be hazardous

EN1149-3 & 5 (Safety Standard), Federal test method Standard 191A

GlenGuard Hi-Vis Anti-Stat combines the technology in our Hi-Vis product with enhanced protection against static build up—which can be extremely dangerous for those working in gas-rich environments. GlenGuard developed a fabric to eliminate this threat.

Leading the industry in this area, GlenGuard Hi-Vis Anti-Stat incorporates FR defense, high visibility properties, while working to control and dissipate static.

Specifications

Expand the charts below to see more detailed information about each weight.

Specs by weight

825 - Woven

CAT 1

1400 - Mesh

CAT 1

1500 - Anti-Stat Mesh

CAT 1

Technical Sheet

Cleaning Instructions for GlenGuard Hi-Vis