Milwaukee Safety Vests Expansion

Milwaukee Tool announced an expanded selection of PPE (personal protective equipment) products a few months ago, as part of their Pipeline series of virtual media events. A selection of new safety vests is included in this expansion.

Milwaukee says that their new safety vests are designed for all-day comfort and to help keep users safe without slowing them down. The new vests comply with different ANSI safety standards.

Common features to all of the new vests are anti-microbial materials to prevent odor and bacteria, high-visibility materials in orange and yellow color options, and reflective striping.

All of the vests also feature chest pockets for convenient placement of markers, pens, and ID badges.

New Milwaukee Tool Safety Vest Types

High Visibility Breakaway Mesh Safety Vest (Class 2)
High Visibility Mesh Safety Vest (Class 2)
High Visibility Mesh Safety Vest (Class 3)
High Visibility Surveyor’s Safety Vest (Class 2)
High Visibility Safety Vest (Class 3)

All of the new vests are expected to launch in March 2021.

Milwaukee Tool Hi-Viz Mesh Safety Vest (Class 2)

The new mesh safety vests are made with a lightweight and breathable mesh material that is also moisture-wicking, to help keep users feeling cool and dry.

Milwaukee Tool recommends the mesh safety vests when working in hot environments and when additional visibility is needed, such as when working around heavy machinery or moving traffic.

Moisture Wicking
Anti-Microbial
Lightweight, breathable mesh
Quick internal size adjustment
Secure zipper closure
Clear ID holder
9 total pockets with reinforced pen pockets
Fall protection pass-through

Price: $18

Class 2 Hi-Viz Mesh Model Numbers

Yellow
- S/M: 48-73-5111
- L/XL: 48-73-5112
- 2XL/3XL: 48-73-5113
- 4XL/5XL: 48-73-5114
Orange
- S/M: 48-73-5115
- L/XL: 48-73-5116
- 2XL/3XL: 48-73-5117
- 4XL/5XL: 48-73-5118

Milwaukee Tool Hi-Viz Breakaway Mesh Safety Vest (Class 2)

These safety vests are similar to the Class 2 mesh vests, but also meet the safety requirements of heavy equipment operators and other workers that require breakaway functionality.

These feature a quick internal size adjustment and what looks to be a hook-and-loop style closure.

ANSI/CSA compliant safety vests feature an X on the backside to differentiate the front and back with the end user. These vests are required on many Canadian and some U.S. jobsites.

Price: $20, ($23 for CSA-compliant)

Hi-Viz Breakaway Mesh Vest Model Numbers

Yellow
- S/M: 48-73-5121
- L/XL: 48-73-5122
- 2XL/3XL: 48-73-5123
- 4XL/5XL: 48-73-5124
Orange
- S/M: 48-73-5125
- L/XL: 48-73-5126
- 2XL/3XL: 48-73-5127
- 4XL/5XL: 48-73-5128

CSA-Compliant Model Numbers

Yellow
- S/M: 48-73-5171
- L/XL: 48-73-5172
- 2XL/3XL: 48-73-5173
- 4XL/5XL: 48-73-5174
Orange
- S/M: 48-73-5175
- L/XL: 48-73-5176
- 2XL/3XL: 48-73-5177
- 4XL/5XL: 48-73-5178

Milwaukee Tool Hi-Viz Mesh Safety Vest (Class 3)

The Class 3 mesh safety vests add in sleeves with reflective panels for added visibility.

Moisture Wicking
Anti-Microbial
Lightweight, breathable mesh
Quick internal size adjustment
Secure zipper closure
Clear ID holder
9 total pockets with reinforced pen pockets
Class 3 sleeves for added visibility
Fall protection pass-through

Price: $21

Class 3 Hi-Viz Mesh Model Numbers

Yellow
- S/M: 48-73-5131
- L/XL: 48-73-5132
- 2XL/3XL: 48-73-5133
- 4XL/5XL: 48-73-5134
Orange
- S/M: 48-73-5135
- L/XL: 48-73-5136
- 2XL/3XL: 48-73-5137
- 4XL/5XL: 48-73-5138

Milwaukee Tool Hi-Viz Surveyor’s Safety Vest (Class 2)

The new Milwaukee Tool surveyor’s vest is designed with a full and tear-resistant woven construction for maximum durability.

It’s designed for wearing “in the most rugged environments” and also features 27 pockets so you can carry more on your person.

Milwaukee Tool recommends these R Class 2-rated vests for working in environments that require additional visibility, when working around heavy machinery, or when working in traffic traveling under 50 mph.

27 pockets
Rear tablet pocket
Tear Resistant Construction – Woven 600D
Reinforced pockets and edges
Moisture Wicking (Mesh back and sides)
Anti-Microbial
Comfortable padded collar
Heavy-duty zipper closure

Price: $70

Surveyor’s Safety Vest Model Numbers

Yellow
- S/M: 48-73-5161
- L/XL: 48-73-5162
- 2XL/3XL: 48-73-5163
- 4XL/5XL: 48-73-5164
Orange
- S/M: 48-73-5165
- L/XL: 48-73-5166
- 2XL/3XL: 48-73-5167
- 4XL/5XL: 48-73-5168

Milwaukee Tool Hi-Viz Safety Vest (Class 3)

Milwaukee is also coming out with new Type R Class 3 hi-viz safety vests that are designed to be worn in the summer over a t-shirt or in the winter over a jacket.

The design is a little different compared to the mesh vests, with the main difference being in the solid material used.

10 pockets with reinforced pen pockets
Quick internal size adjustment
Secure zipper closure
Clear ID closure
Fall protection pass-through
Durable dual mic tabs
Hang loop for easy storage

Price: $23

Class 3 Hi-Viz Model Numbers

Yellow
- S/M: 48-73-5141
- L/XL: 48-73-5142
- 2XL/3XL: 48-73-5143
- 4XL/5XL: 48-73-5144
Orange
- S/M: 48-73-5145
- L/XL: 48-73-5146
- 2XL/3XL: 48-73-5147
- 4XL/5XL: 48-73-5148

Discussion

This new expansion includes 2 new safety vest categories – mesh vests in different styles and a surveyor’s vest – and an expansion of their high visibility safety vests with a new Class 3 option.

Milwaukee Tool’s previous safety vest lineup included Class 2 hi-viz safety vests ($20) and Class 2 hi-viz performance safety vests ($40), which are available in yellow, orange, and CSA-compliant options.