Customer Reviews

Neon Green Fluorescent Safety Vest w/ Zipper - Medium

5 star:		(3)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

As a commuter cyclist, I bought this vest to be more visible on the roads, particularly at night. It seems to be quite reflective and good in that regard. The tag also says that it meets ANSI/ISEA 107-2004 Class 2 standards (intended for certain types of workers who deal with traffic or heavy machinery, with class 2 being the middle of three progressively more visible/reflective classes--not that you'd need to know this unless you're purchasing for a specific requirement).

I normally wear size small shirts, with occasional mediums. I bought a medium vest and it is fine for me--it even fits over my black winter jacket (which is probably like most people's fall/spring jacket, but the cycling keeps me warm--so maybe go up if you're trying to fit it over a winter coat). In that regard, I suppose my experience with the sizing is different from others'--it seems more or less true to size, but I went larger anyway because I can sometimes get away with that size and expected to occasionally wear it over a jacket.

I've had it for a few months now, and it's holding up well. It's very lightweight (100% polyester) but the zipper (my typical point of failure) is still going strong, and I've only had to deal with one slightly loose thread (which I've cut and has since been fine, though it had me worried about the quality for a while). It's inexpensive enough that I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.

Ordered this vest for my mother and her friend because they walk very early in the morning. I am very pleased with the item and the delivery time.

I got this to wear when I'm on my little 150cc scooter. It's bright and I like the amount of reflective strips. It seems made well enough but I feel like I should be careful with it so I don't mess up the zipper. Even if I do, though, it's nothing a little hot glue and velcro won't fix. :)

=Overall=
First, the company, eToolscity, did an excellent job. I bought this vest, knowing there wasn't a prior review and was surprised a medium did not fit...even my medium t-shirts are a bit big.

So, a couple of email exchanges later, I had an XL vest within the week.

Would i purchase another vest? Yes.

=Vest=
Besides smaller-sized, Unisex design also means it zips from the left. The vest is lightweight, as it should be. The vest material feels durable, web like. I will update as I wear the vest through the winter. The reflective quality of the neon-green material and the tape was very good.

I wear the vest on nightly walks through the neighborhood with my dog. Along with a light-stick, I no longer worry whether drivers can see me. Yes, they can be idiots anyway, but that's a different story.

*The vest gets 5-stars for reflective quality.

=Vendor=
*eToolscity gets five stars *plus* for a very prompt and courteous exchange. There was absolutely no hassle. In fact, they paid return shipping and delivered the replacement before they were in receipt of my return.