High visibility apparel: providing protection, comfort and style, 2012 edition
High visibility apparel plays a critical role in making the jobs of those who work in hazardous environments safer. High visibility materials have also found their way into an increasing number of apparel categories, partly as a result of technological advances and partly as a result of improvements in design. They have even found their way into fashion. Demand for high visibility apparel will continue to grow, especially in developing economies, as new groups of users emerge, new applications are found and legislation governing the use of high visibility garments becomes increasingly stringent. This report provides a wealth of information on high visibility apparel, including the types of high visibility material used in the design and construction of apparel, as well as the use and maintenance of apparel. The report also features information on the development and application of high visibility materials, regulation and standards for high visibility apparel and an outlook for the future of the high visibility apparel market.
SUMMARY
INTRODUCTION
MARKET FOR HIGH VISIBILITY PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH VISIBILITY MATERIALS
Development of fluorescent fabrics
Development of retroreflective materials
THE NEED FOR HIGH VISIBILITY APPAREL
Drawbacks of high visibility apparel
VISIBILITY AND CONSPICUITY
Colour
Fluorescence
Retroreflection
HIGH VISIBILITY MATERIALS USED IN APPAREL
Fluorescent materials
Retroreflective materials
Glass bead technology
Microprismatic technology
Electroluminescent materials
Light emitting diodes
Glow-in-the-dark pigments
Chromic materials
Polychromic fibres
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF HIGH VISIBILITY APPAREL
USE AND MAINTENANCE OF HIGH VISIBILITY APPAREL
APPLICATIONS OF HIGH VISIBILITY MATERIALS
Industrial protective clothing
Promotional clothing
Corporate clothing
Sportswear and recreational wear
Casualwear, children’s wear and fashion wear
Casualwear and children’s wear
Fashion wear
LEGISLATION AND STANDARDS RELATING TO HIGH VISIBILITY
APPAREL
Legislation governing the use of high visibility apparel for occupational purposes
Non-compliance with safety regulations
Legislation governing the use of high visibility apparel for non-occupational purposes
Standards for high visibility clothing
EN471
ANSI/ISEA 107-2010
ISO 20471
OUTLOOK
INTRODUCTION
MARKET FOR HIGH VISIBILITY PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH VISIBILITY MATERIALS
Development of fluorescent fabrics
Development of retroreflective materials
THE NEED FOR HIGH VISIBILITY APPAREL
Drawbacks of high visibility apparel
VISIBILITY AND CONSPICUITY
Colour
Fluorescence
Retroreflection
HIGH VISIBILITY MATERIALS USED IN APPAREL
Fluorescent materials
Retroreflective materials
Glass bead technology
Microprismatic technology
Electroluminescent materials
Light emitting diodes
Glow-in-the-dark pigments
Chromic materials
Polychromic fibres
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF HIGH VISIBILITY APPAREL
USE AND MAINTENANCE OF HIGH VISIBILITY APPAREL
APPLICATIONS OF HIGH VISIBILITY MATERIALS
Industrial protective clothing
Promotional clothing
Corporate clothing
Sportswear and recreational wear
Casualwear, children’s wear and fashion wear
Casualwear and children’s wear
Fashion wear
LEGISLATION AND STANDARDS RELATING TO HIGH VISIBILITY
APPAREL
Legislation governing the use of high visibility apparel for occupational purposes
Non-compliance with safety regulations
Legislation governing the use of high visibility apparel for non-occupational purposes
Standards for high visibility clothing
EN471
ANSI/ISEA 107-2010
ISO 20471
OUTLOOK
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: Relationship between stopping sight distance and driving speed
Table 2: Fatal occupational injuries on road construction sites in the USA, 2003-10
Table 3: Standards for high visibility apparel
Table 4: Requirements of European standard EN471 by level of conspicuity
Table 5: ANSI/ISEA 107-2010: minimum areas of high visibility material
Table 1: Relationship between stopping sight distance and driving speed
Table 2: Fatal occupational injuries on road construction sites in the USA, 2003-10
Table 3: Standards for high visibility apparel
Table 4: Requirements of European standard EN471 by level of conspicuity
Table 5: ANSI/ISEA 107-2010: minimum areas of high visibility material
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Industrial protective clothing market in Western Europe: percentage of total
revenues by category, 2009
Figure 2: Size of the high visibility clothing market in Western Europe by value, 2006-16
Figure 3: Light reflecting off a glass bead
Figure 4: Light reflecting off a microprism
Figure 5: Electroluminescent T-shirt
Figure 6: Jacket made from a combined material
Figure 7: High visibility clothing revenues in Western Europe by end user, 2010
Figure 8: Glow-in-the-dark jacket designed by Stella McCartney
Figure 1: Industrial protective clothing market in Western Europe: percentage of total
revenues by category, 2009
Figure 2: Size of the high visibility clothing market in Western Europe by value, 2006-16
Figure 3: Light reflecting off a glass bead
Figure 4: Light reflecting off a microprism
Figure 5: Electroluminescent T-shirt
Figure 6: Jacket made from a combined material
Figure 7: High visibility clothing revenues in Western Europe by end user, 2010
Figure 8: Glow-in-the-dark jacket designed by Stella McCartney
