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Can You Wear a High-Vis Button-Up to a Bar?
Episode 4730
Published 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Description
Ever seen a fluorescent green button-up with reflective stripes and wondered if it's fashion or construction gear? The answer lies in ANSI/ISEA 107-2020, a standard that specifies square inches of fluorescent fabric and retroreflective tape — not what the garment actually is. That loophole has produced a bizarre wardrobe: Class 2 polos, Class 3 button-ups, and high-vis cargo shorts with reflective leg bands. We explore the most ridiculous ANSI-compliant clothing, how deniable it is in public, and who's actually buying it for work.
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