High Visibility Jackets / Vests

ICU-UCMe findings.

The Problem.

To make drivers and passengers more visible to other drivers when they had vacated their vehicle unexpectedly.
Making the solution easily available, stored within the passenger compartment of the vehicle, ready to wear.

What was available?

High Viz jackets were available for workmen on the roads, building sites and other hazardous areas described as risk areas by the Heath and Safety executive.
These jackets came in various styles and standards, in the vast majority of cases not suitable for the needs required.
The requirement was to find materials of a high specification that could provide the highest luminance in daylight and the best reflective qualities at night and/or poor visibility.

The American Automobile Association Studied 400 Interstate pedestrian fatalities.
This revealed that 1/3 of these fatalities were drivers or passengers who had left their vehicles in unexpected incidents. Break downs, punctured tyres, giving assistance to other road users. They had become "unintended pedestrians". Another observation was that 3/4 of the fatalities occurred after dark. In many cases, drivers told police that they did not see the pedestrian until it was too late to react.

Testimonials

Security Chauffeurs Services.

My company pays close attention to details and is paramount to providing a good service. ICU-UCMe have given my company the opportunity to provide extra care of my drivers and in turn my clients.
Mike Bowles, MD.

3M ScotchliteT

On reviewing the ICU -UCMe strategy, inventiveness and the use of the best materials we give our full support to this company's project.

Technical Information

The garments meet all BS EN 471: 1994 standards.

Style Identification: HV 1739. Jacket.
Two Horizontal Band with shoulder braces. Sleeves with two bands. High visibility jacket to EN 471 Class 3 Fabric.

Style Identification HV1639 Waistcoat.
Two Horizontal Bands with Shoulder braces.
High visibility waistcoat to EN 471 Class 2 Fabric.

The garment is a conspicuity aid. Always wear the garment fastened at all times KEEP CLEAN. To ensure optimum conspicuity this garment must be kept clean and regular comparisons are recommended.

Limitations of use:

The jacket and waistcoats selected, are of yellow material 100% polyester woven or knitted fabric. Meeting x, y and the luminance requirements of BS EN471: 1994 as received and after xenon for fluorescent yellow background material. BS EN471: 1994 on fastness to rubbing, perspiration, washing and dry cleaning,. clause 5.2 and fastness to Hot pressing clause 5.2.3.4. Along with Dimensional change to washing ISO 6330:5a @ 40 degrees C Flat dried and dimensional change to dry cleaning clause 5.3 and Tensile strength clause 5.4.1.

Material tested at the UK by Merchandising Testing Laboratories of Derby. Test report TR994/49058.

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