VISIBILITY
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EN ISO 20471
High Visibility clothing
This standard specifies PPE Clothing used where the wearer needs to be visible at day and night and where there is a risk from moving vehicles or processes.
This standard has three different levels covering three different risks and the maximum level is class 3. The figure by the symbol indicates the area of fluorescent and reflective material within the garment. To certify and CE mark the garment with this symbol, it has to achieve one of these levels. The design of the garment is also a parameter in the CE marking of High Visibility garments. The American Standard for High-Visibility clothing is called ANSI/ISEA 107. EN ISO 20471 is an international standard also approved by the US.
| Material area in m² | Class 1 | Class 2 | Class 3 |
| Fluorescent | 0,14 | 0,50 | 0,80 |
| Reflective | 0,10 | 0,13 | 0,20 |
COMBINED CERTIFICATION - CLASS 3 SYSTEM
If a garment doesn´t reach EN ISO 20471 class 3, it can be combined with other Tranemo High Visibility garments to reach the highest class of certification - a Class 3 system. For example a jacket that only reaches class 2 can be worn together with a class 1 or class 2 trousers / bib & brace to reach a Class 3 system. A number of Tranemo jackets and T-shirts are approved to different EN ISO 20471 classes for various sizes and they can also be combined to a Class 3 system for all sizes. If a garment is certified as a Class 3 system it is indicated in the product description of the garment. It is also indicated on the inside CE-label of the garment.
The table below shows the Tranemo combined certification for what class the system is approved for.
Tops must be worn over a bib & brace to meet the standard requirements for combined certifications.
Tops in group D, E and F combined with shorts or 3/4 length trousers will not be able to achieve higher than EN ISO 20471 class 2.
| Combined certification with Tranemo trousers/bib’n’braces class 1 | Combined certification with Tranemo trousers/bib’n’braces class 2 | ||||
| Art.No | Top | Size | Class top | Class for certified system | Class for certified system |
| Group A - Tops with reflective on sleeves. Class 3 system, classifications according to EN ISO 20471 | |||||
| 4303 46 | Ladies Winterjacket | S | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 4308 46 | Shell jacket | XS | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 4318 46 | Parka | XS | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 4332 48 | Softshelljacket | XS-S | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 4334 26 | Cardigan | XS-S | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 4336 26 | Ladies Cardigan | S-L | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 4339 44 | Ladies Jacket | S-M | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| *4372 11 | T-shirt long sleeves | M-> | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| *4375 26 | Sweatshirt | S-> | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| *4376 11 | T-shirt | S-M | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 4377 11 | T-shirt long sleeves | XS | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 4378 11 | Poloshirt | XS-M | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 4387 11 | Ladies T-shirt | S | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 5030 89 | Flame Retardant Cardigan | XS-S | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 5031 89 | Flame Retardant Hood Jacket | XS-M | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 5037 88 | Flame Retardant Ladies Jacket | S-XL | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| *5038 89 | Flame Retardant Ladies Hood Jacket | M-> | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 5039 89 | Flame Retardant Ladies Cardigan | S | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| *5081 89 | Flame Retardant T-shirt | XL-> | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 5082 89 | Flame Retardant T-shirt long sleeves | XXS-> | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 5083 91 | Flame Retardant Shirt | XS-S | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| *5085 89 | Flame Retardant Sweatshirt | S-> | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 5086 89 | Flame Retardant T-Shirt | XXS-S | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 5087 89 | Flame Retardant T-Shirt long sleeve | XXS | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| *5089 89 | Flame Retardant T-Shirt Ladies long sleeve | L-> | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 5093 89 | Flame Retardant Ladies Shirt | S | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 5094 86 | Flame Retardant T-Shirt Ladies long sleeve | S | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 5098 89 | Flame Retardant T-Shirt Ladies long sleeve | S | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 5101 93 | Flame Retardant Winter Jacket | XS | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 5103 93 | Flame Retardant Ladies Winter Jacket | S-M | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 5107 93 | Flame Retardant Ladies Winter Jacket, hood | S-M | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 5109 93 | Flame Retardant Winter Jacket, hood | XS | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 5135 94 | Flame Retardant Shell Jacket | XS-S | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 5136 94 | Flame Retardant Shell Jacket + lining 9128 | XS-S | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| *5137 94 | Flame Retardant Ladies Shell Jacket | M-XL | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| *5138 94 | Flame Retardant Ladies Shell Jacket + Lining 9129 | M-XL | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 5145 95 | Flame Retardant Softshell jacket | XS-S | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 5149 95 | Flame Retardant Ladies softshell jacket | S-M | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 5183 88 | Flame Retardant Ladies 2-layer Jacket | S-> | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 5195 95 | Flame Retardant Softshell Jacket | XS-S | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 5205 82 | Flame Retardant Winter Jacket | XXS-XS | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 5206 82 | Flame Retardant Ladies Winter Jacket | S-M | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 5208 82 | Flame Retardant Winter Jacket | XXS-XS | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 5209 82 | Flame Retardant Ladies Winter Jacket | S-M | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 5219 95 | Flame Retardant Ladies Softshell | S-M | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 5233 95 | Flame Retardant Softshell jacket | XS-S | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 5237 84 | Flame Retardant Ladies Jacket | XS-M | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| *5262 92 | Flame Retardant T-shirt long sleeves | M-> | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 5270 89 | Flame Retardant Sweatshirt | XXS | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 5276 92 | Flame Retardant T-shirt long sleeves | XS-M | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 5339 84 | Flame Retardant Jacket | XS-> | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 5801 81 | Flame Retardant Winter Jacket | XXS-XS | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 5802 81 | Flame Retardant Ladies Winter Jacket | S-L | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 5806 81 | Flame Retardant Winter Jacket | S-L | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 5808 81 | Flame Retardant Ladies Winter Jacket | XXS-XS | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 5834 81 | Flame Retardant Jacket | XS-> | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 5836 81 | Flame Retardant Ladies Jacket | S-M | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 5838 81 | Flame Retardant Ladies Jacket | S-> | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 5839 81 | Flame Retardant Ladies Jacket | S-M | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 5884 81 | Flame Retardant 2-layer Jacket | XS-> | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 5892 81 | Flame Retardant Ladies 2-layer Jacket | S-M | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 5894 81 | Flame Retardant Ladies 2-layer Jacket | S-> | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Group B - Tops with reflective on sleeves. Class 2/3 system, classifications according to EN ISO 20471 | |||||
| *4372 11 | T-shirt long sleeves | XS-S | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| *4375 26 | Sweatshirt | XS | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| *4376 11 | T-shirt | XS | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| *5038 89 | Flame Retardant Ladies Hood Jacket | S | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| *5081 89 | Flame Retardant T-shirt | XXS-XS, S-L | 1,2 | 2 | 3 |
| *5085 89 | Flame Retardant Sweatshirt | XXS-XS | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| *5089 89 | T-Shirt Ladies long sleeve | S-M | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| *5137 94 | Flame Retardant Ladies Shell Jacket | S | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| *5138 94 | Flame Retardant Ladies Shell Jacket + Lining 9129 | S | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| *5262 92 | Flame Retardant T-shirt long sleeves | XS-S | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| 5271 89 | Flame Retardant T-shirt | XS-M | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Group C - Tops with reflective on sleeve. Class 1/3 system, classifications according to EN ISO 20471 | |||||
| 4371 11 | T-shirt | XS-> | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 4381 11 | T-shirt | S-L, XL-> | 1,2 | 1 | 3 |
| Group D - Tops without sleeves or short sleeves without reflectiv. Class 3 system, classifications according to EN ISO 20471 | |||||
| 5868 81 | Flame Retardant Bodywarmer | XXS-L, XL-> | 1,2 | 3 | 3 |
| Group E - Tops without sleeves or short sleeves without reflectiv. Class 2/3 system, classifications according to EN ISO 20471 | |||||
| 4360 44 | Craftsman Vest | XS-S, M-> | 1,2 | 2 | 3 |
| 4362 48 | Flame Retardant Softshell Waistcoat | XS-L, XL-> | 1,2 | 2 | 3 |
| 5165 95 | Flame Retardant Softshell Waistcoat | XS-L, XL-> | 1,2 | 2 | 3 |
| 5169 95 | Flame Retardant Ladies Softshell Waistcoat | S-L, XL-> | 1,2 | 2 | 3 |
| 5263 95 | Flame Retardant softshell waistcoat | XS-L , XL-> | 1,2 | 2 | 3 |
| 5267 95 | Flame Retardant Ladies softshell waistcoat | S-L, XL-> | 1,2 | 2 | 3 |
*The product comes in different groups depending on size.
EN 17353
Enhanced Visibility Clothing
EN 17353 is a European standard that defines requirements for clothing and equipment designed to enhance the visibility of individuals in medium-risk environments. It includes being visible in daylight and/or darkness, when illuminated by vehicle headlights or searchlights. Protective clothing certified according to the standard is intended for situations where only enhanced visibility is necessary and should not be used in high-risk environments with High Visibility requirements.
The standard includes three types of garments depending on the conditions of use.
| Minimum demand of material area (m²) |  |  | | ||
Type A | Type B2 | Type B3 | Type AB2 | Type AB3 | |
| Body length >140cm | |||||
| Fluorescent | 0,240 | - | - | 0,240 | 0,240 |
| Reflective | - | 0,018 | 0,080 | 0,018 | 0,080 |
| Body length ≤140cm | |||||
| Fluorescent | 0,140 | - | - | 0,140 | 0,140 |
| Reflective | - | 0,018 | 0,060 | 0,018 | 0,060 |
Type A: Equipment for daylight
Type B2, B3: Equipment for dark conditions
Type AB2, AB3: Equipment for daylight and dark conditions
EN 17353 vs EN ISO 20471
Unlike EN ISO 20471, which is mandatory for high-visibility clothing in high-risk settings (e.g., road construction), EN 17353 is suitable for medium-risk environments. The choice between the two standards depends on factors such as vehicle speed, traffic density, weather, background contrast, and type of road user.
A passive road user (person on the road, not participating in vehicular traffic and with attention focused on something other than traffic) and higher vehicle speeds generally require EN ISO 20471.
In contrast, an active road user (person on the road, not participating in the traffic and with the attention on the traffic) in controlled environments with lower speeds may be sufficiently protected with EN 17353. A thorough risk assessment should determine which standard applies in each case.
Our approach ensures that garments marketed as "visible" meet the appropriate certification – either EN ISO 20471 for high-risk or EN 17353 for medium-risk environments. In that way, our customers can trust that their protective clothing provides the right level of visibility for the job – no more, no less.
RIS-3279-TOM
British railway industry High Visibility standard
The standard is a supplement to the high-visibility standard EN ISO 20471 and applies to work on or near British railways. To certify protective garments according to RIS-3279-TOM, the garment must achieve at least EN ISO 20471 class 2 and be fluorescent orange, but with stricter colour requirements for the orange fluorescence than those required by EN ISO 20471.
