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Australia has one of the highest safety standards for workers. By law, employers are required to ensure the safety of their workers and make sure that they are complying with the safety regulations. Consequently, the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is essential in protecting the workers, especially the hi vis shirts.
High visibility shirts are a type of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) considered safety clothing. They enhance the visibility of workers to others. These workwear shirts are available in vivid bright colours – typically yellow, orange, and red – with reflective features. They are usually worn by heavy vehicle drivers, construction workers, heavy industry workers, fire departments, airport ground crews, and many other industries.
There are several elements that you should consider before purchasing a high visibility shirt, such as:
- Your shirt should offer durability.
- It should provide superior comfort with lightweight and breathable elements.
- It should protect against harmful UV rays.
- It should be suitable for wearing during the day or night.
Suggested Read: Hi-Vis Clothing & its Benefits at Work
We have compiled a list of the 6 best hi vis shirts that are truly worth buying.
DNC Cool Breathe Panel Polo Hi Vis Shirts
This hi vis shirt is made from 100% polyester. It is a polo shirt with a button-down chest pocket and a two-shoulder contrast panel less than 5cm wide. This shirt is available in sizes ranging from X-Small up to 5X-Large and comes in two vivid colours – yellow navy and orange navy. It provides you with extra comfort while you will work on a demanding job.
JORESTECH® Long Sleeve High Visibility Safety T-Shirt with Reflective
The hi vis shirt by Jorestech is popular. It is made out of 100% polyester and complies with the highest road safety standards. It features reflective strips to increase your visibility during day and night and a convenient front pocket. It comprises bird’s eye knit fabric for enhanced ventilation and quick drying. All in all, this hi-vis shirt offers comfort, protection, and breathability. It is available in orange with sizes ranging from Large up to 4X-Large.
Syzmik Mens Hoop Taped Long Sleeve Hi Vis Shirt
Our next pick is the men’s hi vis shirt by Syzmik. It is made out of 100% cotton twill, which will provide you with comfort while ensuring your safety in any challenging job. It features an underarm and upper arm mesh vent and two chest pockets with a pen partition and quick close tape fastening. It comes in orange and is available in a wide range of sizes from XX-Small to 7X-Large.
3M Taped Cotton Hi Vis Shirt
This top-notch hi vis t-shirt is made from 100% cotton jersey. It is exceedingly trendy, lightweight, and breathable. The shirt features 3M heat-sealed reflective tape around the sleeves and torso, reinforcing the visibility during day or night. The 1×1 rib knit cotton allows the heat to escape and keeps you superbly cool. It is available in bright yellow and orange colours.
AYKRM Safety Long Sleeve Shirt
This high visibility shirt by AYKRM is made from 100% polyester, making it amazingly lightweight and breathable. It features reflective material with soft fluorescent fabric that allows moisture absorption and perspiration. The hi vis workwear shirt boasts a large pocket and two-inch wide reflective strips along the waist, chest, shoulders, and back, making your visibility crystal clear. It is available in yellow and orange colours and comes in sizes ranging from X-Small up to 6X-Large.
JB’S Cotton Hi Vis Shirt
This hi vis shirt is made out of 100% pure cotton. It is immensely lightweight and breathable, and you will feel comfortable wearing it. This shirt provides UPF 50+ protection, making it ideal for working under the scorching sun with its light composure. It is short-sleeved and available in two colours – yellow and orange.
