Why Safety Standards Matter?
Safety Compliance and Standards
When you're working in high-risk environments, safety is not optional. It is essential. Kiwi Workwear ensures our products meet or exceed industry-recognized standards for personal protective equipment (PPE). Each standard reflects a commitment to quality, performance, and protection, so you can work with confidence.
Which protection do I need?
ANSI/ISEA 107-2020 does not cover flame resistance, and a compliant non-FR garment is labeled to say so. Do not wear Kiwi hi-vis for welding or hot work, energized electrical or arc flash work, oil and gas well operations, or molten metal handling. Those jobs need arc rated or flame resistant clothing. A Kiwi garment is flame resistant or arc rated only when its product page lists that rating. Synthetic fabric can melt to skin in a flash fire.
How to read the colours on this page
Every rating in every table, chart and badge below uses the same four colours. Learn them once and you can read the rest of this page at a glance.
Colour marks the VALUE, never a whole row or column, so it varies down a table and tells you something a heading cannot. In a table it is the text colour. On a chart or a badge the same four colours fill the bar or the chip.
Two greys look similar and mean different things. Grey text is a real rating sitting at the bottom of its scale. A grey dash in a grid means the standard does not test for that property at all.
What the badges on our products mean
Every Kiwi product page carries a row of badges under the description. Each one is a claim we can back with a test standard. This is the whole set.
CE
The product meets EU PPE Regulation 2016/425. Carried by Kiwi gloves tested to EN 388.
UKCA
The Great Britain equivalent of CE. Carried by our PUD and nitrile coated gloves.
Type R Class 2
The federal floor for workers on foot in a highway right of way. Shop Class 2
Type R Class 3
Highest class. Night work, high speed roads, low visibility. Shop Class 3
ASTM F2413-24
Safety toe tested to impact and compression 75. The umbrella mark for a protective toe boot.
Steel toe
Steel toe cap. Thinnest profile for the same protection. Shop steel toe
Composite toe
Non-metallic cap, lighter than steel. The boot's eyelets and zipper can still set off a metal detector. Toe material does not affect electrical protection. That comes from the EH rating. Shop composite toe
Soft toe
No protective cap. Comfort build for sites with no impact hazard.
EH rated
Secondary protection against incidental contact with a live circuit. A backup, never permission.
Slip resistant (SR)
Rated slip resistant to ASTM F3445 on wet surfaces. The outsole compound also resists oil.
Water resistant
Treated upper sheds rain and splash. Not built for standing water.
Waterproof membrane
Sealed waterproof lining inside the boot. Blocks water from entering the boot.
Cut level, ANSI/ISEA 105
The umbrella mark. The level on the badge runs A1 to A9 and says how much cut force the glove took. Read the cut level scale
Touchscreen
Conductive fingertips. Phones and tablets work with the gloves on.
EN 407
Thermal risk mark. Six digits for burning, contact heat, convective heat, radiant heat, small splashes and large splashes of molten metal.
EN 388
Mechanical risk mark. Four digits and up to two letters. Read an EN 388 mark
By trade
By task
Same colour scale as above. The Obligation column applies to the hi-vis pick. Required means a federal rule applies. Recommended means guidance, not law.
| Your work | Recommended hi-vis | Obligation | Recommended gloves | Recommended footwear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flagging a lane closure, daytime | Class 2 minimum | Required | PUD coated | Steel toe, EH rated |
| Flagging a lane closure at night | Class 3 | Recommended | PUD coated | Steel toe waterproof boots |
| Setting and picking up cones, drums, and channelizers | Class 2 minimum | Required | Latex coated grip | Steel toe boots |
| Survey and staking inside the right of way | Class 2 minimum | Required | Uncoated string knit | Safety toe waterproof boots |
| Water main or valve work in the street | Class 2 minimum | Required | Latex coated grip | Safety toe waterproof boots |
| Trenching and excavation next to live traffic | Class 2 minimum | Required | Latex coated grip | Steel toe waterproof boots |
| Mowing and trimming the highway right of way | Class 2 minimum | Required | Latex coated grip | Safety toe water resistant boots |
| Snow and ice removal in the roadway | Class 3 | Recommended | Nitrile coated grip | Safety toe waterproof boots |
| Refuse and recycling collection on route | Class 3 | Recommended | A4 nitrile coated | Safety toe waterproof boots |
| Airport ramp and ground handling | Class 2, Class 3 at night | Recommended | PUD coated | Safety toe boots |
| Ground guiding a truck backing up on site | Class 2 | Recommended | Uncoated string knit | Steel toe boots |
| Strapping and unloading a flatbed | Class 2 when roadside | Recommended | Latex coated grip | Steel toe boots |
| Warehouse picking and pallet work around forklifts | Class 2 | Recommended | A1 PUD coated | Safety toe boots, required |
| Pulling orders in a lumber or materials yard | Class 2 | Recommended | Latex coated grip | Safety toe water resistant boots |
| Handling and stacking metal studs and track | Class 2 when roadside | Recommended | A4 cut resistant | Steel toe boots |
| Handling and setting glass or glazing units | Class 2 when roadside | Recommended | A4 cut resistant | Steel toe boots |
| Sheet metal and duct work on an HVAC install | Class 2 when roadside | Recommended | A5 cut resistant | Steel toe boots |
| Concrete flatwork, screeding, and finishing | Class 2 when roadside | Recommended | Nitrile coated grip | Steel toe waterproof boots |
Required means a federal rule applies. All workers on foot inside the right of way of a Federal-aid highway who are exposed to traffic or construction equipment must wear hi-vis apparel meeting Performance Class 2 or Class 3 (23 CFR 634.3). The MUTCD says the same for temporary traffic control zones (Section 6C.05). The rule names highway construction and maintenance crews, survey crews, utility crews, and incident responders by title.
Recommended means it is guidance, not law. Class 3 for night flagging is a "should" in the MUTCD, not a "shall." Every glove pick, and every footwear pick not marked Required, is our recommendation based on the hazard, not a legal requirement.
Safety toe footwear is required by OSHA where there is a danger of falling or rolling objects, objects piercing the sole, or an electrical hazard (29 CFR 1910.136). Pallet work around forklifts is a falling and rolling object hazard, so the forklift row marks safety toe footwear Required. EH rated soles are secondary protection. They are a backup if primary safeguards fail, not permission to contact live conductors.
OSHA requires the employer to assess the workplace and select PPE for the hazards actually found (29 CFR 1910.132(d)). This page is a starting point for that assessment. It does not replace it.
Wet concrete is caustic. Cut ratings say nothing about chemical burns. Use a dedicated waterproof or chemical glove for prolonged contact with wet concrete.
High vis PPE compliance
Hi-vis classes (ANSI/ISEA 107-2020)
| Class 1 | Class 2 | Class 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type O, off road | Yes | No | No |
| Type R, roadway | No | Yes | Yes |
| Type P, public safety | No | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage | Torso | Torso | Torso plus arms |
| Background fabric, minimum | 217 sq in | 775 sq in | 1,240 sq in |
| Reflective tape, minimum | 155 sq in | 201 sq in | 310 sq in |
| Reflective tape width, minimum | 1 in | 1.38 in | 2 in |
| Sleeve visibility | Not required | Not required | Required |
| Traffic and speed | Off road, separated from traffic, under 25 mph | Near traffic or moving equipment, 25 to 50 mph | High speed traffic above 50 mph, night, or low visibility |
| Typical jobs | Warehouse yards, parking lots, sidewalk and off road crews | Road, parking, utility, survey, warehouse | Highway, tow, emergency, airport ground |
| Choose it if | You work off the road and away from moving traffic | You work near moderate traffic in daylight or low light | You work around high speed traffic or at night and need torso and arm visibility |
| Kiwi options | Not currently offered | Vests, shirts, polos | Shirts, jackets, vests |
Class 1 is for traffic under 25 mph. Class 2 is for traffic from 25 to 50 mph. Class 3 is for traffic above 50 mph or work at night.
How much material each class actually requires
Work glove compliance
Glove cut levels (ANSI/ISEA 105)
| Level | Cut resistance (grams of force) | Where the level starts, on one scale | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 200 to 499 | Light assembly, general handling | |
 | 500 to 999 | Packaging, light material handling | |
 | 1,000 to 1,499 | Construction, warehouse | |
 | 1,500 to 2,199 | Glass handling, metal stamping | |
 | 2,200 to 2,999 | Sheet metal, HVAC, heavy fabrication | |
 | 3,000 to 3,999 | Metal recycling, blade changing | |
 | 4,000 to 4,999 | Heavy metal work | |
 | 5,000 to 5,999 | Extreme cut hazards | |
 | 6,000+ | Highest cut protection available |
Each bar is the grams of force where that level starts. The scale is not evenly spaced. A2 is more than double A1, and A9 is thirty times A1. Moving from A4 to A5 is a smaller real jump than the numbers suggest, and moving from A6 to A7 is a large one. Match the level to the hazard rather than buying the highest number you can find, because cut resistance costs dexterity.
Glove abrasion levels (ANSI/ISEA 105)
| Level | Cycles to break through | Test load | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Under 100 | 500 g | Minimal abrasion protection |
| 1 | 100 to 499 | 500 g | Light handling, short tasks |
| 2 | 500 to 999 | 500 g | General assembly |
| 3 | 1,000 to 2,999 | 500 g | Warehouse, packaging, shipping |
| 4 | 3,000 to 9,999 | 1,000 g | Construction, material handling |
| 5 | 10,000 to 19,999 | 1,000 g | Heavy abrasive work |
| 6 | 20,000 or more | 1,000 g | Severe abrasive work |
Glove puncture levels (ANSI/ISEA 105)
| Level | Force to pierce | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Under 10 N | No rated puncture protection |
| 1 | 10 to 19 N | Light debris, splinters |
| 2 | 20 to 59 N | General handling |
| 3 | 60 to 99 N | Wire, staples, light metal |
| 4 | 100 to 149 N | Sharp metal, glass edges |
| 5 | 150 N or more | Heavy puncture hazards |
ANSI/ISEA 105 is the North American standard for hand protection. It rates a glove separately for cut, abrasion, and puncture. A glove can carry a high cut level and a low abrasion level, so read all three. Cut level is the rating most job sites specify. Cut level is measured by the ASTM F2992 TDM test, which drags a blade across the material and records the grams of force needed to cut through. A cut rating is resistance to a blade, not cut proof. Real performance also depends on the hazard, the fit, and whether the coating stops your hand slipping into the blade in the first place. Higher is not always better if it costs you the dexterity or grip the job needs. Every Kiwi glove lists the ratings it carries under Specifications on its product page.
How to read the ANSI/ISEA 105 badge
The 2024 edition puts all three results on one pentagon. Every brand shows them in the same three places, so A6 means the same thing on any glove that carries it.
Reads as cut A6, abrasion 4, puncture 3.
An X in any position means that test was not run. It does not mean the glove failed. Kiwi publishes the cut level for every cut-rated glove. The shield beside each level in the tables above is our own marker for the level; this pentagon is the standard badge.
Cut glove selector
Rate the hazard, rate the risk, multiply. The answer is the cut level you need.
| Hazard, acrossRisk, down | 1 No hazard | 2 Fully controlled | 3 Partly controlled | 4 Barely controlled | 5 Uncontrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | C6 N | D12 N | E18 N | F24 N | F30 N |
| 5 | B5 N | C10 N | D15 N | E20 N | F25 N |
| 4 | B4 N | C8 N | D12 N | E16 N | E20 N |
| 3 | B3 N | C6 N | C9 N | D12 N | D15 N |
| 2 | A2 N | B4 N | C6 N | C8 N | C10 N |
| 1 | A1 N | A2 N | B3 N | B4 N | B5 N |
Risk runs 1 for no perceived risk up to 6 for very high risk of injury. Hazard runs 1 for no hazard up to 5 for a completely uncontrolled one. Multiply them and you get a force in newtons, which maps onto the EN 388 cut letters A through F. High risk of five against barely controlled hazard of four is twenty newtons, so you want a level E glove.
Gloves are tested to a minimum level, so when the number lands between two letters, take the higher one. The letters cross to the American scale by force, since both come off the same TDM test: A is about A1 and B is about A2, C is about A3, D is about A4, E is about A5 and F is A6 and above.
How to read an EN 388 mark
A glove marked EN 388: 4X43DP reads one character at a time, left to right.
Here the X at position 2 is not a gap. When a glove fibre dulls the coup test blade, position 2 is marked X and the glove is rated on the TDM test at position 5 instead. That is normal on high cut gloves. Read position 5 whenever position 2 shows an X.
EN 388 mechanical risk levels (gloves)
| Position | What it tests | Level, lowest to highest | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | ||
| 1 | Abrasion, cycles to wear through | 100 | 500 | 2,000 | 8,000 | n/a | n/a |
| 2 | Cut, coup test index | 1.2 | 2.5 | 5.0 | 10.0 | 20.0 | n/a |
| 3 | Tear, newtons of force | 10 | 25 | 50 | 75 | n/a | n/a |
| 4 | Puncture, newtons of force | 20 | 60 | 100 | 150 | n/a | n/a |
| 5 | Cut, TDM test ISO 13997, newtons | A = 2 | B = 5 | C = 10 | D = 15 | E = 22 | F = 30 |
| 6 | Impact, EN 13594 | Pass or nothing, no scale. P means the glove passed the impact test. No letter means impact was not claimed. | |||||
EN 388 is the European standard for gloves that protect against mechanical risks. The mark has six positions, read left to right, one position per row above. Positions 1 to 4 are scored with numbers. Position 5 is scored with letters A to F, shown in that row. n/a means that scale does not go that high.
An X in any position means that test was not run or does not apply.
Position 4 is puncture by a standard stylus. It is not a needle rating. Needlestick resistance is a separate standard, ASTM F2878, which drives a 21 to 28 gauge needle into the material and reports the force in newtons. A glove with a high EN 388 puncture level can still be pierced by a hypodermic needle.
A glove marked EN 388: 4X43DP abrades at level 4, was not rated on the coup test, tears at level 4, punctures at level 3, reaches TDM cut level D, and passed the impact test.
How to read an EN 407 mark
A welding glove marked EN 407: 413142 is rated in all six positions. Here is what each digit says.
Read it position by position, and never as an overall score. This glove is excellent against flame and molten splash and only basic against contact and radiant heat. A high digit in one position says nothing about the others.
An X means that test was not run. Every Kiwi glove that carries EN 407 is marked X1XXXX, which is contact heat at level 1 and nothing else. That is brief contact with a surface up to 100 °C. A Kiwi glove is flame resistant or arc rated only when its product page lists that rating; any other glove is not for hot work.
EN 407 thermal risk levels (gloves)
| Position | What it tests | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Limited flame spread | Afterflame up to 20 s | Afterflame up to 10 s, afterglow up to 120 s | Afterflame up to 3 s, afterglow up to 25 s | Afterflame up to 2 s, afterglow up to 5 s |
| 2 | Contact heat, held 15 s | 100 °C | 250 °C | 350 °C | 500 °C |
| 3 | Convective heat, delay before the inside rises 24 °C | 4 s | 7 s | 10 s | 18 s |
| 4 | Radiant heat, delay before heat passes through | 7 s | 20 s | 50 s | 95 s |
| 5 | Small splashes of molten metal, drops to raise the inside 40 °C | 10 drops | 15 drops | 25 drops | 35 drops |
| 6 | Large quantities of molten metal, mass of molten iron | 30 g | 60 g | 120 g | 200 g |
EN 407 is the European standard for gloves that protect against thermal risks. The 2020 edition replaced the 2004 one and renamed position 1 from burning behaviour to limited flame spread. The mark has six positions, read left to right. Each position is rated 1 to 4, and higher is better. An X in a position means that test was not run or does not apply, so EN 407 X1XXXX means contact heat level 1 and nothing else. A rating in one position says nothing about the others. Positions 3 and 4 are only rated when limited flame spread scores 3 or 4. Match the position to the hazard: touching a hot surface is contact heat, working near flame is convective, working near a furnace is radiant, and pouring or casting is molten metal splash. A Kiwi glove is flame resistant or arc rated only when its product page lists that rating. Kiwi gloves that carry EN 407 are rated in the contact heat position only, at level 1, which is brief contact with surfaces up to 100 °C. They are not for hot work. Styles: every glove built with Synapse™.
What EN 407 contact heat levels feel like
Each level is the surface temperature the glove can be held against for at least 15 seconds before the inside reaches the pain threshold. It is a contact rating, not an ambient one. A level 1 glove is for touching a warm surface, not for working near one.
Kiwi gloves that carry EN 407 are level 1 in this position and nothing else. They are for brief incidental contact with warm surfaces. They are not hot work gloves.
Every Kiwi glove, every tested level
How to read this grid. Letter or digit the level it tested to, coloured on the scale at the top of this page X not tested for that property Empty no rating claimed
Read across a row to see one glove. Read down a column to compare every glove on the same test. The five EN 388 positions are printed on the cuff in this order, so the row is the code.
A style with no code has not been submitted for testing. That is not the same as failing a test. An X in a position means the glove was not tested for that property.
Footwear compliance
How to read an ASTM F2413 mark
A Kiwi safety toe boot is marked ASTM F2413-24 M I/75 C/75 EH SR. It is printed inside the boot, on three stacked lines. Here is what each part says.
Only the standard, the gender letter and the two toe tests appear on every safety toe boot. Everything after them is optional and only appears when the boot was actually tested for it. Every Kiwi boot also carries SR, the slip resistance mark added in the 2024 edition and set by ASTM F3445. The other codes you may see are Mt for metatarsal, PR for puncture, and SD or Cd for the two static options. If a boot claims a protection that is not on its label, it was not tested for it.
ASTM F2413-24 markings (safety toe footwear)
| Code | What it protects against | What it has to pass | On Kiwi boots |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Impact on the toe | A 75 foot-pounds falling object | Yes on every composite toe and steel toe style |
| C | Compression on the toe | 2,500 pounds of force crushing load | Yes on every composite toe and steel toe style |
| EH | Electric hazard, secondary protection | 18,000 V at 60 Hz for one minute, dry | Yes on every Kiwi boot |
| PR | Puncture up through the sole | 270 pounds of force without the probe penetrating | Aramor™ plate builds |
| Mt | Metatarsal impact across the instep | A 75 foot-pounds falling object | Not offered |
| SD | Static dissipative | Graded SD10, SD35 or SD100 | Not offered |
| Cd | Conductive, grounds static quickly | For explosive and volatile environments | Not offered |
| SR | Slip resistance, general wear | 0.40 coefficient of friction on dry and wet quarry tile | Yes on every Kiwi style |
| SRO | Slip resistance, oily and wet | 0.40 dry and wet, plus 0.33 on oily wet | Not rated |
ASTM F2413 is the American standard for footwear with a protective toe cap. Only impact and compression are mandatory. Everything else on this list is optional and is only claimed when the boot has been tested for it. The label above shows how it is written on the boot.
Two of these changed recently and the difference matters. The 2018 edition of F2413 did not cover slip resistance at all. The 2024 edition added SR and SRO, with the thresholds set by ASTM F3445 and the test run under ASTM F2913. A boot advertised as slip resistant without one of those markings has not been tested to a US standard.
Every Kiwi style carries SR, confirmed by the factory. Boots built with the Aramor™ aramid underfoot plate also carry PR, which means the plate is tested to stop a probe at 270 pounds of force. If your site specifies PR on the purchase order, look for Aramor™ in the build.
How to read an ASTM F2892 mark
A soft toe boot is marked ASTM F2892-24 M EH. Same idea, one important difference.
The missing I and C are the fastest way to tell the two standards apart on a label. A soft toe boot is not safety toe footwear, so if your site requires a protective toe it does not meet it, whatever else it carries. What F2892 does cover is everything below the toe: EH, SD, Cd and PR. The three electrical codes are mutually exclusive. EH insulates and is tested at 18,000 volts. SD conducts slowly in a controlled band. Cd conducts fast to ground for explosive atmospheres. A boot is built for one of them, never several.
What the toe cap numbers actually mean
Both are mandatory on every safety toe boot and both are pass or fail. There is no scale, so no boot is "more" I/75 than another. Either the cap held or it did not.
Soft toe, composite toe and steel toe
| Soft toe | Composite toe | Steel toe | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | ASTM F2892-24 | ASTM F2413-24 | ASTM F2413-24 |
| Toe cap | None | Non-metallic composite | Steel |
| Impact, I/75 | Not applicable | 75 foot-pounds | 75 foot-pounds |
| Compression, C/75 | Not applicable | 2,500 pounds of force | 2,500 pounds of force |
| Electric hazard, EH | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Metal detectors | No toe cap. Eyelets and zippers have metal | Toe cap has no metal. Eyelets and zippers do | Sets them off |
| Cold transfer | Not applicable | Does not conduct cold | Conducts cold |
| Toe box profile | Lowest, no cap inside | Bulkier, the cap is thicker | Slimmer, the thinnest cap for the same rating |
| Weight | Lightest | Lighter than steel | Heaviest |
| Choose it when | No toe hazard on site, and you want a work shoe | Cold weather, or you are on your feet all day | Heavy impact hazards and the lowest cost per pair |
Soft toe footwear has no protective toe cap, so it is not safety toe footwear and it is not rated to ASTM F2413. It is rated to ASTM F2892 instead, which covers the electrical and static properties without the toe test. If your site requires a safety toe, a soft toe boot does not meet it no matter what else it carries.
Metal detectors. A composite toe cap has no metal, but a boot with metal eyelets, a zipper or a shank can still set a detector off. The Aferra™ metal-free build, on style 69200, is built to pass through a metal detector.
Every Kiwi boot carries EH. EH footwear is tested to withstand 18,000 volts at 60 Hz for one minute in dry conditions without exceeding the allowed leakage current. It is secondary protection only. It reduces the risk of shock through the sole when you accidentally contact a live circuit. It is not a substitute for primary electrical protective equipment, it does not protect against every electrical hazard, and it degrades when the sole is wet, worn or contaminated.
Every Kiwi boot, marking by marking
How to read this grid. ● the style carries this marking – not applicable to that standard Empty not rated for it
Read across a row to see one style. Read down a column to see which styles carry a marking. This is the same information printed inside the boot, laid out so you can compare the whole range at once.
A dash means the standard does not test for it. Soft toe boots are rated to ASTM F2892-24, which has no toe cap, so impact and compression do not apply. Metatarsal, static dissipative and conductive are shown so you can see at a glance which styles have them.
Waterproof vs water resistant (boots)
| Waterproof | Water resistant | |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | Sealed internal DryVault lining plus a treated upper | Treated upper only, no waterproof lining |
| What it handles | Blocks water from entering the boot | Sheds rain and splash. Takes on water when submerged or soaked |
| Kiwi styles | Every boot built with DryVault™ | All other Kiwi boots |
Waterproof here means the boot is built with a sealed internal waterproof lining. Water resistant means a treated upper and nothing behind it. A treated upper sheds rain and splash and will wet through if you stand in water.
Which Kiwi style carries what
Hi-vis apparel
| Style | Product | Standards carried |
|---|---|---|
| 70100 | Contrast Trimmed Neon Safety Vest | ANSI/ISEA 107-2020, Type R, Class 2 Compliant |
| 70200 | Reflector Contrast Trimmed Black Safety Vest | ANSI/ISEA 107-2020 Reflectors Only |
| 70300 | Dual Band Neon Safety Vest | ANSI/ISEA 107-2020, Type R, Class 2 Compliant |
| 70400 | Sightline Dual Band Contrast Trimmed Orange Surveyor Safety Vest | ANSI/ISEA 107-2020, Type R, Class 2 Compliant |
| 71100 | Hooded Sherpa Lined Contrast Trimmed Water Resistant Neon Safety Jacket | ANSI/ISEA 107-2020, Type R, Class 3 Compliant |
| 71200 | Hooded Sherpa Lined Reflector Contrast Trimmed Water Resistant Black Safety Jacket | ANSI/ISEA 107-2020 Reflectors Only |
| 71300 | Hooded Quilt Lined Two Tone Water Resistant Neon Safety Jacket | ANSI/ISEA 107-2020, Type R, Class 3 Compliant |
| 71400 | Hooded Quilt Lined Two Tone Water Resistant Orange Safety Jacket | ANSI/ISEA 107-2020, Type R, Class 3 Compliant |
| 71500 | 3-in-1 Hooded Fleece Lined Two Tone, Contrast Trimmed Water Resistant Neon Safety Jacket | ANSI/ISEA 107-2020, Type R, Class 3 Compliant |
| 71600 | 3-in-1 Hooded Fleece Lined Reflector Contrast Trimmed Water Resistant Black Safety Jacket | ANSI/ISEA 107-2020 Reflectors Only |
| 72100 | Contrast Trimmed Neon Short Sleeve Safety Vest | ANSI/ISEA 107-2020, Type R, Class 3 Compliant |
| 72200 | Dual Band Neon Short Sleeve Safety Vest | ANSI/ISEA 107-2020, Type R, Class 3 Compliant |
| 73100 | Two Tone Neon Long Sleeve Safety Shirt | ANSI/ISEA 107-2020, Type R, Class 3 Compliant |
| 73200 | Two Tone Orange Long Sleeve Safety Shirt | ANSI/ISEA 107-2020, Type R, Class 3 Compliant |
| 73300 | Reflector Black Long Sleeve Safety Shirt | ANSI/ISEA 107-2020 Reflectors Only |
| 73400 | Neon Long Sleeve Safety Shirt | Not ANSI/ISEA 107-2020 Rated [Fluorescent Background Only, No Reflective Tape] |
| 73500 | Orange Long Sleeve Safety Shirt | Not ANSI/ISEA 107-2020 Rated [Fluorescent Background Only, No Reflective Tape] |
| 74000 | Two Tone Neon Short Sleeve Safety Shirt | ANSI/ISEA 107-2020, Type R, Class 2 Compliant |
| 74100 | Two Tone Orange Short Sleeve Safety Shirt | ANSI/ISEA 107-2020, Type R, Class 2 Compliant |
| 74200 | Neon Short Sleeve Safety Shirt | Not ANSI/ISEA 107-2020 Rated [Fluorescent Background Only, No Reflective Tape] |
| 74300 | Orange Short Sleeve Safety Shirt | Not ANSI/ISEA 107-2020 Rated [Fluorescent Background Only, No Reflective Tape] |
| 74400 | Dual Band Neon Short Sleeve Safety Shirt | ANSI/ISEA 107-2020, Type R, Class 3 Compliant |
| 74500 | Dual Band Orange Short Sleeve Safety Shirt | ANSI/ISEA 107-2020, Type R, Class 3 Compliant |
| 74600 | Two Tone Neon Short Sleeve Safety Polo Shirt | ANSI/ISEA 107-2020, Type R, Class 2 Compliant |
| 74700 | Two Tone Orange Short Sleeve Safety Polo Shirt | ANSI/ISEA 107-2020, Type R, Class 2 Compliant |
| 75000 | Neon Long Sleeve Safety Hoodie | Not ANSI/ISEA 107-2020 Rated [Fluorescent Background Only, No Reflective Tape] |
| 75100 | Orange Long Sleeve Safety Hoodie | Not ANSI/ISEA 107-2020 Rated [Fluorescent Background Only, No Reflective Tape] |
Gloves
| Style | Product | Standards carried |
|---|---|---|
| 50002 | String Knit Work Gloves | Not ANSI/ISEA 105 or EN 388 Rated |
| 50102 | Latex Palm Coated String Knit Work Gloves | Not ANSI/ISEA 105 or EN 388 Rated |
| 50202 | Latex Palm Coated String Knit Work Gloves | Not ANSI/ISEA 105 or EN 388 Rated |
| 51002 | Double Latex Palm Coated String Knit Work Gloves | Not ANSI/ISEA 105 or EN 388 Rated |
| 51102 | Heavy Latex Palm Coated String Knit Work Gloves | Not ANSI/ISEA 105 or EN 388 Rated |
| 52300 | Foam Latex Palm Coated Polyester Knit Neon Grip Gloves | EN 388: 2131X Compliant |
| 52400 | Foam Latex Palm Coated Polyester Knit Orange Grip Gloves | EN 388: 2131X Compliant |
| 52500 | Foam Latex Palm Coated Polyester Knit Red Grip Gloves | EN 388: 2131X Compliant |
| 53100 | PUD Palm Coated Nylon/Spandex Knit Grey Grip Gloves | ANSI/ISEA 105 Cut Level A1 Compliant; EN 388: 4142A Compliant; EN 407: X1XXXX Compliant |
| 53200 | PUD Palm Coated Stretch Polyester Knit Neon Grip Gloves | ANSI/ISEA 105 Cut Level A1 Compliant; EN 388: 4121A Compliant; EN 407: X1XXXX Compliant |
| 53300 | PUD Palm Coated Nylon Knit Orange Grip Gloves | ANSI/ISEA 105 Cut Level A1 Compliant; EN 388: 4141A Compliant; EN 407: X1XXXX Compliant |
| 53400 | PUD Palm Coated Nylon Knit Red Grip Gloves | ANSI/ISEA 105 Cut Level A1 Compliant; EN 388: 4131A Compliant; EN 407: X1XXXX Compliant |
| 54100 | A4 Cut Resistant Nitrile Palm Coated Polyethylene Blend Knit Grey Grip Gloves | ANSI/ISEA 105 Cut Level A4 Compliant; EN 388: 4X43D Compliant; EN 407: X1XXXX Compliant |
| 54200 | A4 Cut Resistant Nitrile Palm Coated Polyethylene Blend Knit Orange Grip Gloves | ANSI/ISEA 105 Cut Level A4 Compliant; EN 388: 4X43D Compliant; EN 407: X1XXXX Compliant |
| 55100 | A5 Cut Resistant Nitrile Palm Coated Polyethylene Blend Knit Grey Grip Gloves | ANSI/ISEA 105 Cut Level A5 Compliant; EN 388: 4X43E Compliant; EN 407: X1XXXX Compliant |
| 55200 | A5 Cut Resistant Nitrile Palm Coated Polyethylene Blend Knit Orange Grip Gloves | ANSI/ISEA 105 Cut Level A5 Compliant; EN 388: 4X43E Compliant; EN 407: X1XXXX Compliant |
Footwear
| Style | Product | Standards carried |
|---|---|---|
| 60000 | Rugged Sand Suede Mid-Cut 6" Steel Toe Zipped Water Resistant Tactical Boots | ASTM F2413-24 I/75 C/75 Compliant Steel Toe; EH Rated (Electrical Hazard Protection); SR Rated (Slip Resistant, ASTM F3445) |
| 60100 | Premium Wheat Nubuck 6" Steel Toe Water Resistant Work Boots | ASTM F2413-24 I/75 C/75 Compliant Steel Toe; EH Rated (Electrical Hazard Protection); SR Rated (Slip Resistant, ASTM F3445) |
| 60200 | Durable Sand Suede 6.5" Steel Toe Zipped Water Resistant Tactical Boots | ASTM F2413-24 I/75 C/75 Compliant Steel Toe; EH Rated (Electrical Hazard Protection); SR Rated (Slip Resistant, ASTM F3445) |
| 60300 | Rugged Black Full Grain Leather Mid-Cut 6" Steel Toe Zipped Waterproof Tactical Boots | ASTM F2413-24 I/75 C/75 Compliant Steel Toe; EH Rated (Electrical Hazard Protection); SR Rated (Slip Resistant, ASTM F3445) |
| 60400 | Rugged Coyote Suede 7" Composite Toe Zipped Waterproof Tactical Boots | ASTM F2413-24 I/75 C/75 Compliant Composite Toe; EH Rated (Electrical Hazard Protection); SR Rated (Slip Resistant, ASTM F3445) |
| 60500 | Rugged Black Full Grain Leather 7" Composite Toe Zipped Waterproof Tactical Boots | ASTM F2413-24 I/75 C/75 Compliant Composite Toe; EH Rated (Electrical Hazard Protection); SR Rated (Slip Resistant, ASTM F3445) |
| 60600 | Rugged Camo Nylon 7" Steel Toe Waterproof Tactical Boots | ASTM F2413-24 I/75 C/75 Compliant Steel Toe; EH Rated (Electrical Hazard Protection); SR Rated (Slip Resistant, ASTM F3445) |
| 61100 | Premium Wheat Nubuck 6" Water Resistant Work Boots | ASTM F2892-24 Compliant Soft Toe; EH Rated (Electrical Hazard Protection); SR Rated (Slip Resistant, ASTM F3445) |
| 62100 | Durable Sand Suede 6.5" Zipped Water Resistant Tactical Boots | ASTM F2892-24 Compliant Soft Toe; EH Rated (Electrical Hazard Protection); SR Rated (Slip Resistant, ASTM F3445) |
| 62200 | Rugged Coyote Suede 7" Zipped Waterproof Tactical Boots | ASTM F2892-24 Compliant Soft Toe; EH Rated (Electrical Hazard Protection); SR Rated (Slip Resistant, ASTM F3445) |
| 62300 | Rugged Black Full Grain Leather 7" Zipped Waterproof Tactical Boots | ASTM F2892-24 Compliant Soft Toe; EH Rated (Electrical Hazard Protection); SR Rated (Slip Resistant, ASTM F3445) |
| 62400 | Rugged Camo Nylon 7" Waterproof Tactical Boots | ASTM F2892-24 Compliant Soft Toe; EH Rated (Electrical Hazard Protection); SR Rated (Slip Resistant, ASTM F3445) |
| 63000 | Rugged Sand Suede Mid-Cut 6" Zipped Water Resistant Tactical Boots | ASTM F2892-24 Compliant Soft Toe; EH Rated (Electrical Hazard Protection); SR Rated (Slip Resistant, ASTM F3445) |
| 63100 | Rugged Black Full Grain Leather Mid-Cut 6" Zipped Waterproof Tactical Boots | ASTM F2892-24 Compliant Soft Toe; EH Rated (Electrical Hazard Protection); SR Rated (Slip Resistant, ASTM F3445) |
| 63200 | Trail Wheat Suede/Nylon 5" Steel Toe Water Resistant Work Boots | ASTM F2413-24 I/75 C/75 Compliant Steel Toe; EH Rated (Electrical Hazard Protection); SR Rated (Slip Resistant, ASTM F3445) |
| 63300 | Trail Grey Suede/Nylon 5" Steel Toe Water Resistant Work Boots | ASTM F2413-24 I/75 C/75 Compliant Steel Toe; EH Rated (Electrical Hazard Protection); SR Rated (Slip Resistant, ASTM F3445) |
| 63400 | Trek Brown Suede/Nylon 5" Steel Toe Water Resistant Work Boots | ASTM F2413-24 I/75 C/75 Compliant Steel Toe; EH Rated (Electrical Hazard Protection); SR Rated (Slip Resistant, ASTM F3445) |
| 63500 | Trek Black Suede/Nylon 5" Steel Toe Water Resistant Work Boots | ASTM F2413-24 I/75 C/75 Compliant Steel Toe; EH Rated (Electrical Hazard Protection); SR Rated (Slip Resistant, ASTM F3445) |
| 64000 | Premium Wheat Nubuck 6" Steel Toe Waterproof Cap-Toe Work Boots | ASTM F2413-24 I/75 C/75 Compliant Steel Toe; EH Rated (Electrical Hazard Protection); SR Rated (Slip Resistant, ASTM F3445) |
| 64100 | Premium Brown Crazy Horse 6" Steel Toe Waterproof Cap-Toe Work Boots | ASTM F2413-24 I/75 C/75 Compliant Steel Toe; EH Rated (Electrical Hazard Protection); SR Rated (Slip Resistant, ASTM F3445) |
| 68000 | Rugged Sand Suede Mid-Cut 6" Composite Toe Zipped Water Resistant Tactical Boots | ASTM F2413-24 I/75 C/75 Compliant Composite Toe; EH Rated (Electrical Hazard Protection); SR Rated (Slip Resistant, ASTM F3445) |
| 68100 | Rugged Black Full Grain Leather Mid-Cut 6" Composite Toe Zipped Waterproof Tactical Boots | ASTM F2413-24 I/75 C/75 Compliant Composite Toe; EH Rated (Electrical Hazard Protection); SR Rated (Slip Resistant, ASTM F3445) |
| 68200 | Durable Sand Suede 6.5" Composite Toe Zipped Water Resistant Tactical Boots | ASTM F2413-24 I/75 C/75 Compliant Composite Toe; EH Rated (Electrical Hazard Protection); SR Rated (Slip Resistant, ASTM F3445) |
| 68300 | Trail Wheat Suede/Nylon 5" Composite Toe Water Resistant Work Boots | ASTM F2413-24 I/75 C/75 Compliant Composite Toe; EH Rated (Electrical Hazard Protection); SR Rated (Slip Resistant, ASTM F3445) |
| 68400 | Trail Grey Suede/Nylon 5" Composite Toe Water Resistant Work Boots | ASTM F2413-24 I/75 C/75 Compliant Composite Toe; EH Rated (Electrical Hazard Protection); SR Rated (Slip Resistant, ASTM F3445) |
| 68500 | Trek Brown Suede/Nylon 5" Composite Toe Water Resistant Work Boots | ASTM F2413-24 I/75 C/75 Compliant Composite Toe; EH Rated (Electrical Hazard Protection); SR Rated (Slip Resistant, ASTM F3445) |
| 68600 | Trek Black Suede/Nylon 5" Composite Toe Water Resistant Work Boots | ASTM F2413-24 I/75 C/75 Compliant Composite Toe; EH Rated (Electrical Hazard Protection); SR Rated (Slip Resistant, ASTM F3445) |
| 69000 | Premium Wheat Nubuck 6" Composite Toe Waterproof Cap-Toe Work Boots | ASTM F2413-24 I/75 C/75 Compliant Composite Toe; EH Rated (Electrical Hazard Protection); SR Rated (Slip Resistant, ASTM F3445) |
| 69100 | Premium Brown Crazy Horse 6" Composite Toe Waterproof Cap-Toe Work Boots | ASTM F2413-24 I/75 C/75 Compliant Composite Toe; EH Rated (Electrical Hazard Protection); SR Rated (Slip Resistant, ASTM F3445) |
| 69200 | ProGuard Brown Crazy Horse Leather Mid-Cut 6" Composite Toe Waterproof Tactical Boots | ASTM F2413-24 I/75 C/75 Compliant Composite Toe; EH Rated (Electrical Hazard Protection); PR Rated (Puncture Resistant Aramid Midsole); SR Rated (Slip Resistant, ASTM F3445) |
| 69300 | Trail Brown Suede/Nylon 5" Steel Toe Water Resistant Work Boots | ASTM F2413-24 I/75 C/75 Compliant Steel Toe; EH Rated (Electrical Hazard Protection); SR Rated (Slip Resistant, ASTM F3445) |
| 69400 | Trail Black Suede/Nylon 5" Steel Toe Water Resistant Work Boots | ASTM F2413-24 I/75 C/75 Compliant Steel Toe; EH Rated (Electrical Hazard Protection); SR Rated (Slip Resistant, ASTM F3445) |
| 69500 | Trek Wheat Suede/Nylon 5" Steel Toe Water Resistant Work Boots | ASTM F2413-24 I/75 C/75 Compliant Steel Toe; EH Rated (Electrical Hazard Protection); SR Rated (Slip Resistant, ASTM F3445) |
| 69600 | Trek Grey Suede/Nylon 5" Steel Toe Water Resistant Work Boots | ASTM F2413-24 I/75 C/75 Compliant Steel Toe; EH Rated (Electrical Hazard Protection); SR Rated (Slip Resistant, ASTM F3445) |
| 69700 | Premium Black Action Leather 6" Steel Toe Waterproof Cap-Toe Work Boots | ASTM F2413-24 I/75 C/75 Compliant Steel Toe; EH Rated (Electrical Hazard Protection); SR Rated (Slip Resistant, ASTM F3445) |
Every row here is read live from the product's own Specifications. A style shown as Not rated carries no third party rating in that category.
A note on suitability. Ratings on this page come from the manufacturer's testing to the listed standards. A rating tells you what the product was tested to do. It does not tell you whether the product is right for a specific task. The employer's safety officer or competent person decides what level of protection each job requires. If you are unsure which standard your site needs, ask them before you buy.
FAQ
The American National Standards Institute and the International Safety Equipment Association publish ANSI/ISEA 107, the standard for high visibility safety apparel. The 2020 edition is current, and every rated Kiwi garment meets it.
Type R covers roadway and temporary traffic control work, and it requires Class 2 or Class 3. Type O covers off road work that is separated from traffic, and it uses Class 1. Class 1 is Type O only, so if you are near moving traffic you need Class 2 or Class 3.
There is also Type P, for public safety. It covers police, fire, and EMS garments and allows extra cut-away and equipment access features. Each rated Kiwi garment names its type in its title.
Class 1 is the entry visibility class for off road, low speed sites where workers are separated from traffic, like warehouse yards and parking lots. Kiwi focuses on Class 2 and Class 3 for roadway and high risk work, so we do not currently stock Class 1 garments.
Federal traffic control guidance requires flaggers to wear Class 2 or higher. Many crews and state DOTs specify Class 3 for night work and highway speed traffic. Your site safety plan is the final word.
Black garments with reflective tape add visibility but are not ANSI rated unless the label says so. Kiwi black reflector pieces are enhanced visibility, HVSA unrated. Use them indoors and on low risk sites, and choose a Class 2 or Class 3 garment when a rating is required.
A rated garment needs two things. It needs fluorescent background fabric, and it needs retroreflective tape, both in the minimum amounts for its class.
Reflectors only garments are black or dark pieces with reflective tape. The tape itself meets the ANSI/ISEA 107-2020 retroreflective material requirement. The garment as a whole is not rated to a class because the background fabric is not fluorescent. They are for workers who want to be seen by headlights at dusk or at night but are not required to wear a Class 2 or Class 3 garment. Do not wear one over a rated garment in a way that covers its tape.
Background only garments are neon and orange shirts and hoodies with no reflective tape. The fabric meets the ANSI/ISEA 107-2020 background material requirement for daytime visibility. They carry no tape, so they are not rated to a class and give no nighttime retroreflective visibility. They suit warehouse, yard, and general work where the employer wants daytime visibility but does not require a class rating.
See every unrated style. A Kiwi garment is flame resistant or arc rated only when its product page lists that rating.
