Wholesale Hi-Vis & Safety Apparel

Wholesale Hi-Vis and Safety Apparel

This collection covers wholesale hi-vis and safety apparel for OSHA-regulated work environments. Our Safety PE colletion is organized around ANSI 107 classification, which determines what's required at what traffic speed: Class 2 for 25-50 mph environments (most roadway, construction, and utility work), Class 3 for 50+ mph or low-visibility environments (highway flagging, emergency response, night work), and Enhanced Visibility (non-ANSI) for under-25 mph environments where hi-vis matters but certification isn't required (warehouses, parking lots, ramps). Brands include Kishigo, CornerStone, Berne Apparel, Port Authority, and Core 365, with automatic volume discounts at checkout.

ANSI Class 2 Vests

Class 2 vests are your typical standard for most regulated work, as well the largest category in our collection. For high-volume buyers, especially if your vests need to be replaced regularly, Kishigo offers a budget-friendly tier: 1547/1548 Zippered Mesh Economy, 1537/1538 Double-Pocket Economy, 1191/1192 Economy 6-Pocket, and 1519/1520 Single Pocket. CornerStone covers the same tier with the CSV101 Economy Mesh, CSV100 One-Pocket Economy, and the CSV102 Standard Zippered. Berne offers the HVV042 Economy Vest.

For programs that need ventilation in hot-weather work, the Kishigo Ultra-Cool family is built for breathability: 1085/1086 Ultra-Cool, 1163/1164 Ultra-Cool Solid Front, and 1195/1196 Multi-Pocket.

For the supervisor and longer-wear daily-uniform tier, the Kishigo Premium line is built to last with heavier fabric: 1510/1511 Premium Brilliant Heavy-Duty and the Black Series options (1513/1514, 1515/1516 Black Bottom, 1580/1581 6-Pocket Contrast) for utility and fleet programs that want the cleaner aesthetic of black-paneled hi-vis. CornerStone covers the same upgrade tier with the CSV405 Mesh Back, CSV407 Dual-Color, CSV103 Two-Tone, and CSV104 Six-Pocket. Berne offers the HVV046 Multi-Color Vest.

For roadway work near moving traffic where snag-and-drag is a real risk, the Kishigo 1535/1536 Breakaway Vest is the dedicated breakaway option that releases at the seams when caught. Surveyor vests with extra pockets for field tools include the CornerStone CSV105 Surveyor, Kishigo S5000/S5001, S5004/S5005 High-Performance, S5002/S5003 Black Series, and the 1242/1243 Ultra-Cool Surveyor.

ANSI Class 3 Vests and Tops

Class 3 is required for highway flaggers, emergency response, tow operators, and any worker in 50+ mph traffic or low-visibility conditions. Class 3 demands more reflective material and full-coverage construction, which is why most Class 3 garments are sleeved tees, sweatshirts, or jackets rather than vests. The Kishigo 1565/1566 Class 3 Mesh Zippered Vest is the dedicated Class 3 vest in the collection. The CornerStone CSV106 Class 3 Surveyor covers the surveyor configuration in the Class 3 tier.

Hi-Vis T-Shirts

For programs that need hi-vis built into the garment rather than worn over it, the tee lineup runs both Class 2 and Class 3. The standard Class 2 short-sleeve options include the CornerStone CS200 Mesh Tee, CS401 Safety Tee, and CS204 Segmented Tape Tee. The Kishigo 9110/9111 Microfiber Tee, 9114/9115 Black Series Breathable Tape, and Berne's HVK012 Class 2 Performance Pocket Tee and HVK017 Color Blocked Pocket Tee round out the Class 2 short-sleeve options. Long-sleeve Class 2 versions: CornerStone CS201 Mesh Long Sleeve and CS401LS Long Sleeve Safety Tee.

Class 3 tees include the CornerStone CS202 Class 3 Mesh, CS203 Class 3 Mesh Long Sleeve, CS408 Snag-Resistant Reflective, CS409 Long Sleeve Snag-Resistant, CS208 Long Sleeve Segmented Tape Hooded Tee, Kishigo 9145/9146 Long Sleeve, and Berne's HVK013 Class 3 Performance Pocket Tee.

Hi-Vis Sweatshirts and Outerwear

For cool-weather and outdoor programs, the hi-vis sweatshirt and jacket lineup covers everything from light hoodies through insulated waterproof parkas. Hoodies and pullovers: CornerStone CSF300 Class 3 Full-Zip, CSF301 Class 3 Pullover, Kishigo JS102/103 Hi-Vis Full-Zip, JS150 Black Series Full-Zip, and Berne's HVF021 Class 3 Lined and HVF023 Class 3 Color Block Full-Zip.

Soft shells and bombers: CornerStone CSJ503 Class 3 Soft Shell, Berne HVJS206 Class 3 Hooded Soft Shell, CSJ500 Economy Waterproof Bomber, and CSJ501 Waterproof Ripstop Bomber. Rain gear: CornerStone CSJ504 Class 3 Rain Jacket with the matching CSP504 Class E Pull-On Rain Pant. For the cold-weather extreme: CornerStone CSJ24 Class 3 Waterproof Parka, CSJ25 Safety Windbreaker, CSJ502 3-in-1 Parka, and Port Authority J799S Class 3 Heavyweight Parka.

Enhanced Visibility (Non-ANSI)

For warehouse, parking lot, ramp, and indoor or low-traffic worksites where hi-vis matters but ANSI certification isn't required, the Enhanced Visibility line runs at a lower price point than ANSI-certified gear. The Kishigo B100/111 EV Multi-Pocket and B120/131 EV Non-ANSI Vest cover the EV vests. EV apparel: CornerStone CS206 EV Segmented Tape Tee, CSF01 EV Fleece Hoodie, CS423 EV Snag-Proof Polo, Port Authority SRJ754 EV Challenger Jacket, and J754R Challenger with Reflective Taping.

Reflective polos: the Core 365 88181R Men's Radiant Polo and 78181R Ladies' Radiant Polo use reflective piping in a corporate-styled polo for security, parking enforcement, and similar programs that want enhanced visibility without the full hi-vis aesthetic.

Caps, Beanies, and Accessories

Hi-vis and EV caps: CornerStone CS802 ANSI 107 Safety Cap (the dedicated ANSI-certified cap), Port Authority's C836 Enhanced Visibility Cap, C806 Solid EV Cap, and C804 EV Cap with Camo Brim, plus the Kati SN100 Safety Cap. The CornerStone CS800 EV Beanie with Reflective Stripe covers the cold-weather head-cover slot. The CornerStone CSV40 Washed Duck Cloth Vest and CSV60 Duck Bonded Soft Shell Vest are non-hi-vis duck workwear vests that pair with hi-vis tees and shirts for layered uniforms in regulated workwear programs.

All hi-vis and safety apparel ships same day via UPS Ground and typically arrives in 1 to 3 business days. Automatic volume discounts apply at checkout (no codes required), and free returns are included on every order.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between ANSI Class 2 and Class 3 hi-vis?

ANSI 107 classifies hi-vis garments by traffic speed and visibility risk. Class 2 is required for workers in environments where vehicle traffic moves at 25 to 50 mph: roadway construction, utility work, parking enforcement, school crossing guards, airport ground crew. Class 3 is required where traffic moves above 50 mph or visibility is reduced (night, fog, heavy rain): highway flaggers, emergency response, tow truck operators. Class 3 demands more reflective material and full-coverage sleeved construction, which is why most Class 3 garments are tees, sweatshirts, or jackets rather than vests. Class 1 covers under-25 mph environments. For under-25 mph environments where ANSI certification isn't required, the Enhanced Visibility (EV) line covers the same need at a lower price point.

When do I need a breakaway vest vs. a standard vest?

Breakaway vests release at the seams when caught by equipment or vehicles, reducing the risk of being dragged. They're standard practice for roadway work near moving traffic, around heavy equipment with rotating parts, and any environment where snag-and-drag is a real risk. The Kishigo 1535/1536 is the dedicated breakaway in this collection. Programs without those specific risk factors can use standard zippered or hook-and-loop vests instead.

Are hi-vis tees and sweatshirts good for screen printing and embroidery?

Yes, with one consideration: keep decoration off the reflective tape and the certification labels. ANSI compliance depends on a minimum amount of unobstructed background fabric and reflective material, so prints, patches, and embroidery placed over the reflective tape can technically void the ANSI rating. Standard left-chest embroidery and back logo placement above or below the reflective bands works fine. For programs that need both branded apparel and ANSI compliance, work with the decorator on placement at the start of the order.

Do I need ANSI-certified hi-vis or is Enhanced Visibility enough?

If the work environment is OSHA-regulated for traffic-speed exposure (most public roadway, construction sites, utility work, airport ramp work, emergency response), ANSI 107 certification is required. Class 2 is the minimum for 25-50 mph environments; Class 3 for 50+ mph or low-visibility. If the environment is under 25 mph and not OSHA-regulated for traffic exposure (warehouses, indoor parking, ramps, indoor logistics, retail backstock), Enhanced Visibility covers the visibility need without the certification cost. Some programs deliberately use EV gear for indoor work and stage ANSI gear for any outdoor exposure to manage replacement costs.

Do hi-vis orders at Bulkthreads qualify for volume discounts?

Yes. Automatic volume discounts apply at checkout across all hi-vis and safety styles (no codes required). All orders ship same day and typically arrive in 1 to 3 business days, with free returns on every order.