This is the globalization era and like everything around us, clothing is also witnessing a revolution of sorts. There are new technologies being developed, new chemicals being formed, new fibers being created and polymers being used extensively. This has led to the development of certain new types of reinforced composites which also find application in fibers, as fiber reinforced composites. These fibers are technical textiles and have improved the trade cycles considerably.
These fibers can be used to weave clothes like natural fibers, but the only difference is being the difference in properties. High visibility clothing is made from such fibers only. High visibility clothing is a type of personal protective equipment (PPE), it is basically a clothing which has high reflective properties or a color which is easily distinguishable from any background.
These garments become more visible in the dark and can be clearly observed by people standing near the light source, and in the daytime very bright colors are used for the main body of the garment, and for this purpose a fluorescent material is used. A good example of high visibility clothing is the head gear mounted mirrors, in dangerous conditions. They aid in increasing the visibility of the wearer and thus making it safer for them.
If you are working or traveling in hazardous locations then wearing high visibility clothing can save your life. It safeguards against most types of hazards like cuts, nuclear, biological and chemical hazards, high voltages and static electricity and other types of harsh effects covering stab wounds, explosions, abrasion, ballistic, fire and extreme heat, dust and particles. Even if you are not coming in direct contact with such hazardous sources and your equipments are then also it is advisable to cover them with such clothing.
High visibility clothing protects the wearer against various risks and various levels of risks. Clothing which secure from low risks are simple gloves, head gear, footwear, sun glasses, traditional work wear etc. They fall under simple protective gear.
There are clothing which safeguard against higher risks, like respiratory and lung related problems. These are generally worn by fire fighters; protective gloves, which are worn when confronting very high temperatures, are high visibility clothes. These are called Flame retardant finish and are useful in areas where there is frequent exposure to high temperatures like glass processing industry, fire fighting, welding and foundry work or application.
High visibility clothing proves to be life saving in conditions which are extremely cold , these clothes are made up of breathable fabric and make sure that the temperature outside the body doesn't affect the wearer. These clothes also find application where the exposure to germs and viruses is very high.
Against ballistic conditions also, these special fabrics provide protection, and act as a bulletproof vest and is vastly used in defense by the paramilitary and the armed forces.
So workplaces are fraught with risks and thus require extra protection, so it is advisable and sensible too to keep yourself protected by wearing these high visibility clothing.
