Safety Vest Comparison: What is the difference between IceVest HiVis Class 1 and IceVest HiVis Class 2 Safety Vests?
What is the difference between IceVest HiVis Class 1 Safety Vests and IceVest HiVis Class 2 Safety Vests?
Above: IceVest HiVis Cooling/Heating/Hydration Safety Vest Class 1 (Type O) in the Drinkable with Cooling/Heating configuration.
Above: IceVest HiVis Cooling/Heating/Hydration Safety Vest Class 2 (Type R) in the Cooling/Heating only configuration, perfect for using IceVest HiVis as a shared/pooled asset.
Above: IceVest HiVis Cooling/Heating/Hydration Safety Vest Class 2 (Type R) is used by the leading drive thru/QSR companies in the United States.
Above: IceVest HiVis Cooling/Heating/Hydration Safety Vest Class 1 (Type O) protects more QSR drive thru employees than any other cooling safety vest on the market today.
| IceVest Class 1 (Type O) | IceVest Class 2 (Type R) | |
| Type | Off-Road, Non-Roadway | Roadway and Temp Traffic Control Zone |
| Retroreflective Tape | 155 sq. in. | 201 sq. in. |
| Background Material | 217 sq. in. | 775 sq. in. |
| Cooling | 1-3 hours | 1-3 hours |
| Heating | 1-3 hours | 1-3 hours |
| Hydration | 50-100 fl oz. | 50-100 fl oz. |
| Cooling Power | 70-140 watts | 70-140 watts |
| Belt | ToolBelt | Reflective Belt |
| Size Range | Up to 42" | Up to 45" |
| Adjustable | Yes | Yes |
| IcePlate® Compatibility | Classic and Curve | Curve |
| Color | Safety Yellow | Safety Yellow |
| Drinkable Configuration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cooling/Heating Only Configuration (shared asset) | ✓ | ✓ |
What type of safety vest should I use?
Type O Applications
- workers directing vehicle traffic in parking/service locations
- shopping cart retrieval
- warehouse staff
- oil and gas
- refineries
- mines
Type R Applications
- roadway construction, maintenance
- utilities
- survey crews
- railway
- forestery
- crossing guards
- parking lot attendants
- airport baggage handlers, ground support
- emergency responders
- law enforcement
- accident investigators
- flagging
- towing
- roadside assistance
Still have questions? Contact us today and we'll help get you squared away! Until then, #StayFrosty®.
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