Glen Raven, a leading fabric manufacturing company, has added a new product to its GlenGuard family of products. GlenGuard has taken its patented no melt, no drip, arc flash and flash protection, inherently flame resistant fabric to create Hi-Vis Style 1400 and Hi-Vis Anti-Stat Style 1500 to be used for creating Hi-Vis FR safety vests.

The innovative design resulted in a brighter yellow mesh and a 10% reduction in weight compared to GlenGuard’s Hi-Vis Style 1100 and 1200 Anti-Stat. Brighter fabric means workers will be more visible, keeping them safer on the job, the company reports.

Lightweight knit meshes

GlenGuard Hi-Vis Style 1400 and 1500 Anti-Stat are specifically designed to make safety vests more comfortable without sacrificing protection.

Most options available today are woven fabrics weighing 7oz or more, but the new GlenGuard Hi-Vis fabrics are lightweight knit meshes that pass ANSI/ISEA 107-2010, the company reports.

Lighter weight vests made from GlenGuard Hi-Vis and worn over flame resistant workwear are said to allow workers to be more comfortable and less likely to want to cheat compliance. These vests can be used in the oil and gas industry, electrical and gas utilities, transportation, industrial, highway construction, government and military sectors, where compliance is key.

GlenGuard

GlenGuard is the latest technology from Glen Raven, a leading provider of innovative fabric-based solutions for more than 130 years. The company produces a wide range of products, including woven and knitted, dyed, printed and finished fabrics for garment, footwear, upholstery and furnishing applications, from blends of natural and man-made fibres.

The brand provides comfort and protection solutions by manufacturing lightweight, breathable fabrics designed to keep wearers cool and comfortable while on the job.

www.glenguard.com