How To Choose the Best Hi-Vis Workwear for Winter

When the temperature drops, workers in a range of industries bundle up to stay warm and keep businesses moving. However, you don’t want to cover up your high-visibility work clothes to keep out the cold. Protect yourself from hazards at work and the winter chill with hi-vis winter workwear. Read on to find out how to choose the best hi-vis workwear for winter.

Worksite Environmental Conditions

As with any time you dress for the weather, you need to consider the environmental conditions of your worksite when choosing hi-vis clothes. Naturally, you’ll want to insulate yourself from the cold. But how much warmth you need from the material depends on how much time you spend exposed to cold temperatures, as well as your level of physical activity at work. The more you move and the more time you spend indoors, the less you’ll feel the cold.

If winter brings wet weather, you’ll also want protection yourself from precipitation. And to remain warm and dry, you’ll need something that wicks away perspiration and other moisture.

As always, your hi-vis gear should make you more visible to other people. Choose ANSI-compliant hi-vis clothes when necessary, or enhanced visibility work clothing if you work in a lower-risk area that doesn’t require hi-vis apparel.

Materials

Once you have the environmental work conditions in mind, choose materials that will keep you warm and dry, and allow you to move fluidly. Your hi-vis winter workwear will help you feel more comfortable on the job and keep protecting you just like other hi-vis apparel does throughout the year.

When it comes to gear that keeps you warm, the inner lining of the garment makes a difference. For example, when you select a hi-vis hoodie from SafetyShirtz, you can choose from options like a polyester mesh lining or a soft-combed fleece inner shell.

Stay dry with clothes that have a waterproof coating. A reflective safety rain jacket with storm flaps and an adjustable hood with visor protects you from wet weather.

Fit

Finally, choose the best hi-vis winter workwear for yourself by keeping the fit of the garment in mind. When you wear a well-fitted hood or jacket, the bottom hem shouldn’t rise above your abdomen when you raise your arms.

When choosing your hoodie or jacket size, keep in mind any garments you will wear underneath your hi-vis clothes. Choose a hi-vis jacket or hoodie in an accommodating size.

The sleeve ends should cover your wrists, but they shouldn’t cover your hands. And the arm holes should fit well so you can comfortably swing your arms around and lift them above your head.

SafetyShirtz offers stylish and warm ANSI hi-vis clothing to protect you from cold weather, wintry worksite conditions, and all the hazards on the jobsite; shop our amazing selection today.