Näkyvyyspuku

Näkyvyyspuku, often translated as high-visibility clothing or hi-vis clothing, is a type of personal protective equipment designed to make the wearer conspicuously visible in hazardous situations. The primary purpose of a näkyvyyspuku is to prevent accidents by ensuring that individuals are easily seen by others, especially in environments with low light conditions, heavy traffic, or complex backgrounds.

These garments are typically constructed from fluorescent materials, such as fluorescent orange, yellow, or green, which are highly visible during daylight hours. In addition to fluorescent colors, näkyvyyspuvut incorporate retroreflective strips. These strips are made from materials that reflect light back towards its source, making the wearer significantly more visible in low-light conditions, such as at night or in fog, when illuminated by headlights or other light sources.

Näkyvyyspuku is commonly used by individuals working in professions where visibility is critical for safety. This includes road construction workers, emergency responders, railway workers, airport personnel, cyclists, and motorcyclists. The design and standards for näkyvyyspuku are often regulated by specific safety organizations and national or international standards bodies to ensure effectiveness. For example, EN ISO 20471 is a widely recognized European standard that specifies requirements for high-visibility clothing. The garment's performance is typically categorized into different classes based on the amount of background material and retroreflective material it contains, with higher classes offering greater visibility.