High Visibility Work Trousers
High-visibility work trousers, often abbreviated to hi-vis trousers, use fluorescent materials and retroreflective tapes to ensure maximum visibility. According to the EN ISO 20471 standard, this high-visibility workwear is divided into three classes, with class 3 offering the highest degree of visibility. High-visibility trousers ensure that you are immediately noticed by passing traffic or colleagues operating heavy machinery from any angle and under any lighting conditions.
What is the difference between reflective work trousers and high-visibility work trousers?
In practice, the terms reflective work trousers and high-visibility trousers (or hi-vis trousers) are used interchangeably. Technically, there is no difference: high-visibility work trousers are reflective work trousers. Both variants must meet the same strict safety requirements and standards to protect the wearer. So, if you are looking for reflective trousers, you can also search for the term hi-vis trousers or hi-viz trousers; you will always find clothing designed for maximum safety.
What requirements do reflective trousers meet?
The most important requirement for reflective trousers is that they comply with the European standard EN ISO 20471. This standard sets requirements for the surface area of the fluorescent material and the reflective material. A crucial point when working along main roads or motorways is that the total combination of clothing (for example, trousers combined with one of our work jackets) often must be at least class 3 to provide sufficient protection at high speeds.
What other requirements can reflective trousers meet?
In addition to visibility, reflective work trousers can meet supplementary workwear standards. This includes the rain standard EN ISO 343 or EN ISO 24232 for waterproof high-visibility rain trousers. Furthermore, Multi-norm work trousers are available. These are not only reflective but also flame-retardant and anti-static, which is essential in environments with explosion hazards or where work involves heat.
What type of fluorescent fabrics are used in reflective work trousers?
In the production of high-visibility work trousers, polyester is often used in combination with cotton. The fluorescent colors (usually yellow, orange, or red) ensure visibility during the day. So-called retroreflective trousers contain reflective tapes that reflect light from headlights directly back to the source. This combination of materials is chosen because it is both durable and colorfast, ensuring that the reflective work trousers maintain their high visibility even after many washes.
What types of reflective work trousers are there?
At Unishore Workwear, you will find a wide range of specialized work trousers:
- Reflective winter trousers: Winter work trousers with reflection are lined and offer protection against extreme cold, while keeping you excellently visible during the dark winter months.
- Reflective rain trousers: Ideal for wet conditions. These rain trousers keep you dry and, thanks to the reflective strips, ensure safety during a downpour.
- Reflective softshell trousers: These trousers are windproof, water-repellent, and offer great freedom of movement, perfect for active outdoor work.
- Reflective shell trousers: Lightweight over-trousers that you wear over your normal clothes for quick protection against wind, rain, and limited visibility.
- RWS work trousers: These RWS Work trousers comply with the specific guidelines of Rijkswaterstaat (Dutch Directorate-General for Public Works and Water Management), recognizable by the vertical reflective stripes that extend over the shoulders (on jackets) or specific configurations on the trouser legs. Also view our complete collection of RWS workwear.
- Trousers with kneepads: For physically demanding work where you kneel a lot, these trousers offer extra protection and durability at the knees, combined with high-visibility properties.
Men's reflective trousers
For men, we offer an extensive range of sturdy and functional men's work trousers. Men's reflective trousers are designed with a fit that takes into account the male physique, including practical pockets for tools. Whether you are looking for men's reflective winter trousers for construction or lightweight reflective work trousers for logistics work, you will always find a model that combines comfort and safety for an optimal workday.
Women's reflective trousers
Safety knows no gender, which is why we have a specific collection of women's work trousers. Women's reflective trousers have a feminine fit that is much more comfortable for a woman than a men's model. For women, there is also a wide choice, from warm women's reflective winter trousers to flexible stretch models. These trousers comply with exactly the same EN ISO 20471 standards, so you can go to work with peace of mind and a professional appearance.
Buy Reflective Work Trousers Online
You can easily and quickly buy your new reflective work trousers online at Unishore Workwear. We understand that choosing the right reflective workwear can be difficult due to the many standards and classes. That is why we offer personal advice where necessary, so you can be sure that your new hi-vis trousers match your specific work situation. Order today and go to work safely!