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Cyclists wearing high-visibility jackets (often abbreviated as "hi-vis") are common, especially after dusk, as the riders try to make it easier for other road users to see themselves. In addition to being eye-catching, Hi-vis jackets used for riding usually also provide a certain degree of waterproof and wind resistance, making riding in the dark and cold more comfortable.

Although studies have shown that high-gloss clothing does not always ensure that you are visible to other road users, most people have clearly believed that high-gloss jackets will not cause any harm. For this reason, high-visibility jackets are very popular and there are many options, with prices starting from £30.

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The best Hi-vis jacket combines a lot of reflective material with bright yellow fabric

Hi-vis jackets can be waterproof hard shell, lightweight and windproof or made of soft fabric to keep warm

Most high-top jackets for cyclists are aimed at commuter riders, but there are also body-fitting versions suitable for training

Welcome to the latest issue of road.cc cycling high-definition jacket buyers’ guide, where you can find everything you need to find a high-definition jacket that suits you, as well as our selection of 16 best high-definition jackets for riding Line jacket.

In this version of our high-visibility riding jacket guide, we have added the Castelli Emergency Rain Jacket.

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If you are looking for a high-gloss jacket, there are a few things to consider. Apart from color, not all high-visibility jackets are the same. Some are made of waterproof fabrics, while others are made of windproof and waterproof fabrics. Different fabrics affect the weight, breathability, fit, and compactness of the jacket when rolled up. Fabrics also affect prices, and branded fabrics usually require a premium.

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The classic bright yellow Hi-vis jacket is really only effective during the day, so to make sure you stand out at night, you need to look for a jacket with lots of reflective details and panels to help you stand out in the dark. Manufacturers are making more efforts to improve the reflectivity of high-visibility jackets, and we have even seen whole jackets made of reflective materials, such as the Proviz Reflect 360 Jacket.

-Essential wet weather cycle clothing and equipment

Fit and shape are important, so it is always worth trying before you buy, but you need to decide what. Some high-strength cycling jackets are made of very light materials, which means they can be folded up easily when not needed, making them ideal for traveling and commuting in places with limited space. Some Hi-vis jackets are much larger in shape, with a lot of space underneath to put layers, and some can be easily worn on ordinary clothes. If you choose high-visibility jackets for training riding, some are suitable performance fits.

Surprisingly, there are few cycling jackets that meet the various standards for high-visibility clothing. These standards require acceptable material colors and shades, as well as the amount of reflective material reflected from the car’s headlights.

The minimum standard is EN 17353:2020, which covers medium risk situations. However, this standard was only released in September 2020, so the standard BS EN 1150:1999 it replaces is the standard you can find in cycling clothing.

These are the standards for non-professional situations. EN ISO 20471 covers high-risk situations-highway road works and other workplaces. The standard requires the use of a large area of ​​reflective tape to allow workers to be seen by drivers.

Given that riding a bicycle on the road may be exposed to the risks posed by motor vehicle drivers for a long time without any control measures you can find in road engineering, you may think that ISO 20471 clothing should also be suitable for cycling, but As far as we can see, no one has made a cycling jacket that meets this standard.

We have searched online retailers to find some offers on high-visibility cycling jackets. This is what we found:

If you decide to buy a new high-visibility cycling jacket, here are a range of options ranging in price from £24.99 to £200.

If you want a foldable high-visibility jacket for training and other high-intensity antics, you might be worse than Castelli's emergency raincoat. It is light and easy to tuck into the pocket, it proves to be very comfortable when put on, has an excellent slim fit, excellent wind and water resistance, and good breathability.

The look and feel of this jacket are very good. Castelli's Deluge Light 2.5-layer fabric is light but feels tough, and is water-resistant to 10,000 mm. This means that the fabric can withstand a 10-meter-long water column without leakage, which is equivalent to a pressure of approximately 14 psi. Basically, it will not rain.

Read our review of Castelli emergency raincoats to find a Castelli dealer

The Altura Nightvision Storm Waterproof jacket is great for commuting, offering plenty of visibility and weather resistance, but if you are looking for a jacket for more strenuous activities, you may need better breathability.

As for visibility, NV Storm is very good-when light hits it, the whole thing lights up like a lighthouse. Altura adds high-visibility dots on the shoulders, sleeves, sides of the body and around the neck, which means that the driver should be very, very difficult to miss you.

Read our review of the Altura Nightvision Storm waterproof jacket to find an Altura dealer

Pearl Izumi Men's Zephrr Barrier Jacket is made of 100% recycled materials and is looser than many lightweight windshields at this price. It works well in keeping you dry in light rain and showers, and it feels comfortable-remember that its shape is more suitable for those who ride more upright, not those who like to make the most of the water droplets.

Read our review of Pearl Izumi Zephrr Barrier Jacket to find a Pearl Izumi distributor

Showers Pass Elite 2.1 is the lightest, most waterproof and windproof three-layer jacket produced by the company. It has a large number of admired fans for obvious reasons. It is the perfect jacket we have worn, and it can run far, fast and hard in the worst weather.

It is also decorated with a lot of reflective materials. In addition to the stripes on the arms and logs you can see in the picture above, there is a large stripe on the back. You might argue that the egg yolk here is not the high-brightness classic fluorine we expect, but when the rest of the jacket is so good, we will let it go.

Read our review of the Showers Pass Elite 2.1 jacket

Showers Pass Transit CC is available in high-gloss jackets and softer colors. Tester Simon Smythe said that this is "a super practical commuter hard shell, full of clever details."

He added: “In order to improve low-light visibility, there are a lot of reflective decorations on the front and back. The resistance in bad weather is a drop-down tail that is completely covered with reflective fabric and has a flashing red light the size of an integrated detachable button.”

Read our review of Showers Pass Transit CC

Van Rysel Women's Sports Cold Weather Jacket is a great value winter high-top jacket with a certain degree of water resistance, wind resistance and many pockets. Van Rysel claims to have a certain degree of wind and water resistance, and the interior uses a waffle-format fleece fabric to keep it warm. Riding for 2-4 hours at a temperature of 10°C and below, matching the jacket with a Merino T-shirt base shirt, I feel very comfortable.

The light rain has almost fallen, but if it is heavier, the fabric will absorb water; in the continuous heavy rain, you will eventually wet your skin.

The men's version is the Van Rysel Racer cold weather jacket.

Read our review of Van Rysel Women's Sports Jacket

If being seen on the road is your biggest safety concern, then the new version of Proviz's Nightrider high-visibility jacket really won't help. It is made of two materials: super loud yellow high reflective and Proviz's REFLECT360 fabric on the shoulders and tail. This means that whether you are cycling in the day or in the dark, as long as there is a light source reflecting off your jacket from somewhere, you will be seen.

The effect of the Proviz high-visibility yellow material is clear during the day (the female model uses the same dazzling pink), but what is impressive is the performance of the REFLECT360 material at night.

In my opinion, this seems to be a step forward since Proviz's original REFLECT360 product. It really only needs the weakest light, and it does not even need to shine directly on the surface of the fabric to glow like a favorite phantom. This is very impressive.

There is also a female version.

Read our review of Proviz Nightrider 2.0

Nothing is more affordable than this bright yellow jacket from Decathlon, a large sports supermarket. It is made of completely waterproof material with seams sealed to prevent water from sneaking in from the edges of the various panels that make up the jacket, and it has reflective patches and shoulders on the front and back of the body, as well as on the arms, wrists, and neck. .

If you don't want a big, sweaty waterproof jacket, the lightweight fabric used in this Sportful Reflex jacket may be just right for you. The fabric is windproof and waterproof, so there is no problem in the shower, and it can be folded very small to fit in a sweatshirt or backpack pocket. There are many reflective prints with 360 degree visibility.

This dhb flashlight is made of three layers of waterproof fabric with a full tape seal and plenty of 3M Scotchlite prints and logos to keep you dry and clearly visible on the road. The use of Teflon waterproof finishing agent on the outer surface of the fabric can provide better protection in the rain. There are two storage pockets, adjustable cuffs, drop tails and fleece-lined collar.

Over the years, the British company Madison has been expanding its clothing line, and the Protect Waterproof jacket is suitable for regular commuting and cycling. It is made of a waterproof and windproof all-applied fabric with ventilation holes to provide extra cooling on warm days. The tailored fit with articulated arms increases the comfort of the fit, and there are many reflective prints.

As the main product of the Scottish clothing brand Endura's commuter series for several years, the circular town incarnation of the latest Luminite uses 2.5 layers of waterproof fabric, and the seams are made of full tape. It has a large cut, so you can lay a few layers underneath for extra insulation. You will get some pockets and large reflectors that can shine under the headlights. It is available in men's and women's styles, and if you don't want yellow, there are also many colors to choose from.

Read our review of the Endura Urban Luminite jacket

Gore-Tex is often regarded as the benchmark for waterproof fabrics. The collar, chest pocket, adjustable cuffs and waist hem of this fabric are all equipped with a retractable hood and a large number of reflective details. It is cut into a casual version—not so much a game cloak as a jacket—so you can fit casual clothes inside. If you want something more sporty, check out the Gore Wear C7 Gore-Tex Active for £164.99.

Altura uses water-repellent fabrics with trims to provide reflectivity, ensuring you always stand out. The two-layer fabric is soft to the touch and breathable, so you should not overheat it. There are placed and yoke vents to help eliminate any excess heat buildup. A high-value jacket that can also repel the sparkling vampire. Or something else.

Rapha's jacket series includes Commuter Jacket, which shows that even the high priest of the cafe cool is ready to become the king of Hi-vis when necessary. This is a waterproof jacket for urban cyclists and commuters who want a top that can keep dry or windproof, but also fit in a pocket so that it can be placed in a backpack without taking up too much More space or increased weight, so it can be used whenever you need it. If you have had enough of yellow, it is also available in bright pink and so on.

This Castelli Raddoppia jacket is performance-focused, tailored to fit, made of Gore Windstopper X-Fast material, windproof and waterproof; it will keep you dry in the shower, but will not cause long-term downpours. This is a jacket that keeps you warm rather than dry, and Castelli says its insulation level is similar to its excellent Espresso jacket. There are two large reflectors on the front and back with reflective sleeve logos.

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David worked on the road.cc technical team from 2012-2020. Prior to this, he was the editor of Bikemagic.com and previously a staff writer for RCUK. He is an experienced cyclist in all disciplines, from road to mountain biking, from traveling to off-road, he just hopes he has time to ride all of them. Although he will never admit it, he is slightly more competitive and often participates in road racing, but he is too lazy to do a good job. He currently lives in the Cotswolds, and you can now find him on his own YouTube channel David Arthur-Just Ride Bikes. 

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