Buyer guide

Hi-vis workwear manufacturer in Pakistan: EN ISO 20471 & AS/NZS 1906.4

Hi-vis vests, fleece hoodies, zip jackets, polos and work shirts in fluorescent yellow (lime) and orange — made under your label for Europe, the UK and Australia.

Hi-vis is one of the most specified categories in workwear — and one of the easiest to get wrong. Colour that fades out of spec after a few washes, reflective tape that cracks, a vest that's sold as Class 2 but doesn't have enough fluorescent area. SAS Agencies has made hi-vis garments in Faisalabad for European, UK and Australian buyers for years, and we build every style to the standard of the market it ships to.

Hi-vis garments we make

Every style is OEM and private label: your brand, your colours, your labels and packaging. See the full workwear and garment range.

Hi-vis fabrics and colours

FabricUsed forColours
100% polyester knitted fleece, 280 gsmHoodies, zip jackets, sweatshirtsFluorescent yellow (lime), fluorescent orange
75% polyester / 25% cotton fleeceHoodies, zip jacketsFluorescent yellow (lime), fluorescent orange
50% cotton / 50% polyester piquePolosFluorescent yellow (lime), fluorescent orange
Polyester knit and breathable meshVests (executive, zip, security, economy)Yellow, orange, two-tone with navy or royal

Our fluorescent fabric is certified to EN ISO 20471:2013 (Europe and UK) and AS/NZS 1906.4 (Australia and New Zealand). The 100% polyester fleece holds its colour inside the hi-vis range after repeated washing and UV exposure — the thing hi-vis buyers worry about most.

EN ISO 20471 classes explained

EN ISO 20471 is the standard for high-visibility clothing sold in Europe and the UK. The class is set by the minimum area of fluorescent background and retro-reflective material on the finished garment:

ClassFluorescent backgroundReflective tapeTypical garment
Class 10.14 m²0.10 m²Tees, light-duty tops
Class 20.50 m²0.13 m²Vests, polos, hoodies
Class 30.80 m²0.20 m²Long-sleeve jackets, coveralls, vest + trouser sets

Because the class depends on the design, tell us the class you need and we'll pattern the garment to meet it, including size range — smaller sizes are where class is most often lost.

Hi-vis for Australia: AS/NZS 1906.4 and 4602.1

Australia and New Zealand use their own standards. AS/NZS 1906.4 covers the fluorescent and retro-reflective materials; AS/NZS 4602.1 covers the garment, in Day (D), Night (N) and Day/Night (D/N) classes. We use AS/NZS 1906.4 certified fabric and build to D/N layouts with the tape configuration Australian buyers expect. More on our Australian buyer page.

Private label and branding

Woven or printed neck labels, care and size labels, logo by embroidery, screen print or heat transfer (placed so it doesn't eat into the fluorescent area your class needs). Two-tone colourways, custom tape, hang tags, polybags and cartons with your barcodes. Our name appears nowhere.

MOQ, sampling and lead times

ItemTypical
MOQFrom 300 pcs per style, mixed sizes
Sample lead2–3 weeks
Bulk lead30–45 days after approval
IncotermsFOB Karachi, CIF, DDP

Pair your hi-vis with matching cargo work trousers and 3-in-1 jackets for a full range from one factory. Buying for Europe or the UK? See our European and UK buyer pages, or the wider OEM workwear guide.

Frequently asked questions

Is your hi-vis fabric certified to EN ISO 20471?

Yes. Our fluorescent fabric in yellow (lime) and orange is certified to EN ISO 20471:2013 for Europe and the UK, and to AS/NZS 1906.4 for Australia and New Zealand. Certificates are shared with buyers on request.

What hi-vis fabrics can you make garments in?

75% polyester / 25% cotton fleece, 100% polyester knitted fleece at 280 gsm, 50/50 cotton-poly pique for polos, polyester knit and breathable mesh for vests. All in fluorescent yellow (lime) or fluorescent orange, with two-tone contrast panels on request.

Which EN ISO 20471 class can you make?

Class 1, 2 or 3. The class depends on the area of fluorescent and reflective material in the finished design, so we build the pattern to the class you need — a vest is typically Class 2, a long-sleeve jacket can reach Class 3.

Can you make hi-vis for the Australian market?

Yes. We use fabric certified to AS/NZS 1906.4 and build garments to AS/NZS 4602.1 Day (D), Night (N) or Day/Night (D/N) classes, with reflective tape placement to suit.

What is the MOQ for hi-vis workwear?

From 300 pieces per style, mixed sizes accepted. Samples in 2–3 weeks, bulk in 30–45 days, FOB Karachi, CIF or DDP.

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About the author
Hanzla Bilal Sheikh — Director, Garments Division, SAS Agencies (Pvt) Ltd

Second-generation director at SAS Agencies, running the workwear and knitted-garment division and the OEM programme. The director who reads every inquiry that comes through the site. Reach him at hanzla@sasagenciespvt.com.

Need hi-vis under your brand?

Tell us the styles, class and market (EN ISO 20471 or AS/NZS) and we'll quote with samples in 2–3 weeks.

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