Journal of Research in Applied Chemistry

Author:-Prof (Dr) Nemailal Tarafder

Abstract:-High-visibility clothing is a type of personal protective equipment (PPE) worn that has highly reflective properties or a colour that is easily discernible from any back ground. Occupational wearers of clothing with high-visibility features include railway and highway workers, airport workers or other places where workers are near moving vehicles or in dark areas. The high-visibility colours are yellow, orange or red. For visibility clothing there are defined areas of fluorescent back ground fabrics and retro-reflective materials. High-visibility textiles are fabrics with a colour that is discernible in any environment. Workers’ visibility is enhanced by high colour contrast between clothing and the work environment against which it is seen. High-visibility vest is worn by construction persons, traffic police and road safety persons for their safety. A variety of styles for various end uses for performance textiles are available. Reflective fabrics are exceptional for a variety of outdoor activities.