High Visibility Clothing Market Report 2026

The high visibility clothing market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.04 billion in 2025 to $2.21 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to stricter workplace safety regulations, expansion of construction and infrastructure projects, rising awareness of worker safety, increased use of protective apparel, availability of standardized safety clothing.

The high visibility clothing market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.94 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in smart protective clothing, rising demand for high-durability safety garments, expansion of industrial workforce, growing focus on sustainable workwear, increasing adoption of weather-resistant safety apparel. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of sustainable fabric materials, rising demand for ergonomic safety apparel, growing use of advanced reflective technologies, expansion of multi-functional workwear designs, enhanced focus on compliance with safety standards.

The rising incidence of workplace accidents is expected to drive the expansion of the high-visibility clothing market in the coming years. A workplace accident refers to any unplanned event or incident that results in harm, injury, or illness to an employee while carrying out their job responsibilities or while on the premises. The growth in workplace accidents is attributed to inadequate training and education on workplace hazards and safety procedures, a lack of emphasis on safety within organizational culture, and neglect in regularly inspecting and maintaining machinery and equipment. High-visibility clothing serves as a straightforward and effective safety measure that greatly reduces the likelihood of workplace accidents by improving worker visibility and communication in hazardous conditions. For example, in July 2025, according to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), a UK-based government agency, 124 workers and 92 members of the public were killed in work-related accidents during 2024-2025. Consequently, the increasing number of workplace accidents has heightened awareness of workplace safety, fueling the growth of the high-visibility clothing market.

Prominent companies in the high-visibility clothing sector are dedicated to developing innovative products, such as hi-vis safety vests, to address the evolving safety requirements of workers across diverse industries. Hi-vis safety vests are garments engineered to augment worker visibility in various work environments, particularly those with low-light conditions or high-risk zones. For example, Ergodyne Corp, a US-based manufacturing company specializing in high-visibility clothing, introduced the GloWear 8251HDZ-BK Two-Tone Hi-Vis Safety Vest, GloWear 8315BA Hi-Vis Breakaway Safety Vest, and GloWear 8210Z-BK Mesh Hi-Vis Safety Vest in July 2023. These new high-visibility safety vests are designed to enhance visibility, safety, and convenience for workers in sectors such as construction, road construction, baggage handling, and municipalities. They feature a breakaway design that disconnects when entangled, thereby reducing the risk of accidents around machinery and moving parts. Completing the trio is the GloWear 8210Z-BK Mesh Hi-Vis Safety Vest (Type R, Class 2), ideal for tasks involving dirt exposure due to its basic black front design.

In June 2023, Portveast, an Ireland-based manufacturer of high-visibility clothing, acquired IFR Workwear for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition aims to bolster Portwest's presence in North America and enhance its offerings in the flame-resistant and high-visibility workwear market. IFR Workwear is a Canada-based company specializing in manufacturing high-visibility clothing.

Major companies operating in the high visibility clothing market are Honeywell International Inc., 3M Company, Cintas Corporation, Wolverine World Wide Inc., Ansell Ltd., Portwest LLC, Radian Group, Carhartt Inc., Delta Plus Group, F. ENGEL GmbH, Lakeland Industries Inc., Blauer Manufacturing Company Inc., Pyramex Safety Products LLC, Dickies (Williamson-Dickie Manufacturing Company), Berne Apparel Company, NASCO Industries Inc., Kermel Co., Ergodyne Corp., ML Kishigo, National Safety Apparel Inc., Tingley Rubber Corporation, Tough Duck, Bulwark Inc., GSS Safety LLC, Viking Wear.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the high visibility clothing market in 2025. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the high visibility clothing market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the high visibility clothing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The high visibility clothing market consists of sales of hi-vis safety jackets, hi-vis safety pants, hi-vis safety vests, hi-vis leg gaiters, and hi-vis safety shirts. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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