EN ISO 20471:2013 + A1:2016 - High visibility clothing. Test methods and requirements
This International Standard specifies requirements for high visibility clothing which is capable of visually signalling the user's presence. The high visibility clothing is intended to provide conspicuity of the wearer in daylight conditions and under illumination of headlights in the dark
Each high visibility garment is certified according to the table below, based on the minimum areas of fluorescent material that allows for improved visibility during the day and a band for reflecting artificial light (headlights), allowing for greater visibility at night
Table 1. Minimum surface area of visible material m²
MINIMUM AREA OF VISIBLE MATERIAL
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Type 3 class
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Type 2 class
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Type 1 class
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Background material
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0,80 m2
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0,50 m2
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0,14 m2
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Reflective material
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0,20 m2
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0,13 m2
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0,10 m2
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Combined material
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-
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-
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0,20 m2
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