Riding Jerseys, Page 95

The Jackson Safety 20298 ANSI Class 2 two-tone safety vest is made of a lime-colored polyester mesh fabric and has a zipper front closure, adjustable panel-belt, and silver reflective tape over orange fluorescent trim to help distinguish the wearer from the environment for roadway workplace safety. It is manufactured to comply with American National Standard Institute/International Safety Equipment Association (ANSI/ISEA) 107-2004 standard for high-visibility safety apparel and headwear class 2 specifications. This vest has a horizontal band of reflective tape with fluorescent trim that encircles the torso to help provide 360 degree visibility. A vertical band of reflective tape with fluorescent trim over each shoulder provides human form definition to help identify workers. The adjustable-panel belt helps provide a snug fit over clothing. This vest has two interior pockets and one exterior pocket for storing items, and shoulder tabs for holding a microphone, antenna, and other objects. It is machine washable.Luminescent and reflective safety apparel helps increase the visibility of pedestrians, runners, motorcyclists, road workers, and others in dimly lit or hazardous environments. The apparel is used for a number of safety, industrial, and military applications. As of 2008, high-visibility safety apparel is required by the Federal Highway Administration for all workers who are exposed to traffic or construction equipment within the right of way of a Federal-aid highway.Jackson Safety, a Kimberly-Clark Professional brand, manufactures personal protection equipment (PPE), welding safety, and other work zone safety products. Kimberly-Clark, founded in 1870, is headquartered in Dallas, TX.