Imprinting Basics for Custom Safety Vests
Safety vests are a must on all types of construction sites. From construction sites to manufacturing plants to warehouses and beyond, you’ll find safety vests wherever you find hard-working people and heavy equipment. These vests often also include the employer’s logo printed on the vest’s material. These custom safety vests are so much more than just fashion accessories – they are a key part of how many employers ensure everyone is safe and organized at work! To take advantage of these benefits, you need a trusted partner like OEM HiVis Factory which offers high-quality printed custom safety vests. This guide will give you all the essential information you need to order custom safety vests with your logo printed on them. We’ll start with an overview of how our personalization and printing process works.
The Benefits of Imprinted Safety Vests
You probably know that there are many benefits to purchasing safety vests for your employees. However, you may never have considered getting some custom safety gear. There are many compelling reasons to buy custom-printed safety vests for your crew. Not only is this a useful marketing tactic, but it can also improve employee productivity and the impression you make on your customers.
1. Professionalism: A professional image is often the “secret sauce” that helps businesses get contracts, and having branded high vis gear is a great way for people to see that you’re a professional company.
2. Tax Deductions: Purchasing custom safety vests for your team, is an investment in your business. which means that business owners can often write them off as a business expense on their taxes.
3. Branding: You’re constantly running low-cost advertising when you brand your employees’ gear. They walk around like a billboard for your company, whether they’re at work or prefer to grab a bite to eat during their lunch break. This means that wherever people go, they will hear about your brand and keep your company name until they need to purchase a service you offer.
4. Identification: It is not uncommon for workers from several different companies to work on the same job site at the same time, Custom printed safety vests can distinguish your team from the others on site, It boosting both communication and efficiency and avoiding confusion.
5. Unity: It can help create the right atmosphere in the workplace. Workers take pride in their work and sense team spirit when they wear an attractive safety vest with their employer’s logo. You can help maintain a positive work environment.
6. MAKE A GOOD FIRST IMPRESSION: Branded safety vests are also a great way to make a good first impression. When clients hire you, they want to know they have the right people for the job. Help your customers get a positive first impression of your brand.
7. Individual Safety: The main reason for safety vests is to ensure the safety of workers. Safety vests are common on construction sites, but many other workplaces do not have a safety vest policy. If your employees are careless with their safety vests, you are enforcing a strict policy. Make sure they know it’s a non-negotiable part of your workwear. Educate them about health and safety in the workplace and make sure they see the benefits these vests can bring to them. Regardless of the workplace, these vests increase visibility and awareness of potential hazards. Therefore avoidable accidents will decrease.
TYPES OF SAFETY VEST CLASSIFICATIONS
Are you new to buying and fitting safety vests? Let’s start from the beginning with the safety vest reviews. First, all safety vests must be approved by the American National Standards Institute, also known as ANSI. o 3 safety vests. The ratings of the vests are determined by the amount of reflective material and high-contrast fluorescent fabric.
Class 1 Safety Vests
For example, locations with lower safety risks or low-impact workplaces only require Class 1 vests. Low-impact areas are not heavily trafficked. Employees are kept at a safe distance from high-traffic areas, unlike emergency teams. Class 1 vests are ideal for parking attendants and delivery people in low-traffic areas. These safety vests require at least 155 square inches of reflective material. They work best with neon orange or yellow fabrics.
Class 2 Safety Vests
The next group of safety vests is Class 2. These vests are ideal for employees who work near high-traffic locations, typically at speeds in excess of 40 km/h. Although people work closer to traffic, they must maintain a safe distance. Class 2 vests are intended for airport personnel. , forest managers and toll booth employees. These safety vests also require more than 200 square inches of reflective fabric tape. Make sure the reflective tape covers the shoulders of the vest and the middle of the torso.
Class 3 Safety Vests
The latest safety vest classification is Class 3. These vests are reserved for the riskiest high-traffic areas such as highways and railways. These vests are ideal for emergency responders, building inspectors, and road workers. These vests require more than 310 square inches of reflective safety tape. Unlike class 1 and 2 vests, class 3 vests must outline the entire silhouette with reflective material.
How can I customize my hi-vis safety vests with logos?
Do you only need plain text without a printed logo on your vests? We handle the entire process for you, so you don’t even have to submit a design! Just provide the text and your preferred location and we will send you the draft text for your approval.
Guidelines for artwork
Deliver camera-ready graphics in a vector-based format. Preferred file formats are .ai and outline .eps, but .pdf and high-resolution pixel-based formats (.eps, .tif, .psd) are acceptable. Additional charges may apply to mock-up logos. There is a one-time fee of $50 per color for screen printing. Standard colors only, special colors at extra cost. The minimum order quantity is 50 per unit with the same imprint and location, and vests is 25 per unit with the same imprint and location.
ART NEEDED?
It’s not a problem; not everyone is a graphic designer; So don’t worry! At OEM Hi-Vis Workwear, we have in-house designers who can help you create the art you need or transform and enhance existing images. Our prices are relatively cheap. Don’t be afraid to let us know what you need. The solution may be simpler than expected.
What is the best place to imprint a logo on a safety vest?
Because you can’t cover the entire vest for safety reasons, you need to be strategic about the placement of the logo. You want to place it prominently to market your business without compromising the vest’s safety features. The best places to print your logo are:
- Upper back
- Lower back
- Front chest pocket
- Lower front
You can use a larger logo on the back of the vest and a smaller one on the chest or pocket. Regardless of the position you choose, make sure that the size of the logo fits the part you choose and the text you want to insert. if it’s too big, it’s outside the parameters of the ANSI standards; make it too small and nobody will see it. Place your logo no closer than 1 inch from important features such as seams, zippers, or pockets. This will distort its shape. Also, use simple one or two-tone logos in dark colors that are legible against the light contrast of the vest or give an uneven print. impression.
HOW TO GET STARTED
To get custom-printed safety vests, the process is very simple.
First, clarify your business goals, logo design, and order quantity. Is your logo simple enough for the safety vest? Do you want to add a phone number or website? We will then contact you to review your offer details and answer any questions you may have. Once we have the details we create a design proof to show you how the logo will appear on the garment and get your approval. Once you pass the design proof, our professionals print your garments using only the highest quality materials and processes. Once completed, the garments will be shipped to your company.
OEM Hi-Vis Workwear can help you get it right the first time.
We offer top-notch printing for your safety vests and other custom safety clothing.
Get in touch with us via:
- Email: bruce@oemhivisworkwear.com
- Whatsapp: 0086 19148028660
- Website: https://oemhivisworkwear.com/
