Bisley H taped hi-vis vest

Bisley builds this vest around a reflective taped H pattern. The pattern runs across the body so the wearer reads as a person from the front and the back, which is the whole point of a taped vest on a busy site or roadside.

It closes with a vertical touch tape strip down the front, so you can throw it on or off quickly over whatever you are already wearing. There is no fiddling with a zip or a buckle, and the closure adjusts to sit over a shirt or a jacket. A longer back tail is the other detail worth knowing about, since it keeps the lower back covered when you bend, reach or sit.

If you want a straightforward, quick-on hi vis layer from a known Australian workwear brand, this is an easy one to look at on Done Right Safety.

Choosing the right vest for the job

Start with the closure. A vertical touch tape front, like this one, is the fastest to get on and off and the easiest to share between people, because there is no zip to line up. If your team needs a vest that stays shut in wind or while running, a zip closure can suit better. For day work where people are constantly putting vests on and taking them off, touch tape is hard to beat for convenience.

Next, think about coverage. The longer back tail here is genuinely useful for anyone who spends time bending over machinery, crouching or sitting in a vehicle, because a short vest tends to ride up and leave the lower back exposed. The H pattern of reflective tape gives you a clear front and rear shape, which matters when you want to be seen from any angle.

Checking fit and compliance

This vest is designed to go over your existing clothing, so leave room for a shirt or a jacket underneath when you choose a size. The touch tape closure lets you adjust how snug it sits, so a slightly looser size still works.

The supplied details do not list a visibility class or Australian Standard for this vest. If your site requires a specific compliance class, such as a day-only or day and night rating, confirm that on the Done Right Safety product page or the Bisley datasheet before you buy a batch. Do not assume a rating that is not stated.

Care and inspection

Reflective tape does the heavy lifting on any hi vis vest, so check it regularly. Look for cracking, peeling or tape that has gone dull, and retire the vest once the tape no longer reflects well. Keep the touch tape closure free of lint and grit so it keeps gripping, and follow the care instructions on the garment label when you wash it.

These are like-for-like hi vis safety vests, so the comparison below is a fair same-type shortlist rather than adjacent alternatives. The main things that separate them are how they close, the fabric weight where it is stated, and whether a product lists an Australian Standard.

Pick the Bisley if you want the fastest possible on and off and a bit more coverage low on the back, since the touch tape front and the longer tail are its standout traits. The DNC is the one to look at if you specifically want a stated lightweight 120gsm polyester fabric for day visibility, while the PortWest swaps touch tape for a front zip if you would rather the vest stayed firmly closed.

If your job spec demands a written compliance class, the Force 360 is the only one of this group that lists Australian Standards (AS/NZS 1906.4:2023 and AS 4602.1:2024 for day use). The Bisley does not list a standard here, so confirm what your site requires before deciding between them.

As a plain day vest, the Bisley does the basics well. The reflective taped H pattern gives a clear front and back shape, the vertical touch tape closure is about as quick as a vest closure gets, and the longer back tail is a practical touch for anyone bending or sitting through the day.

What is confirmed on the listing is short and honest: the H tape pattern, the touch tape front and the longer tail. That is it. There is no fabric, fabric weight, colour range or size range stated in the supplied details, and no visibility class or Australian Standard is listed.

So before you commit to a quantity, verify the things that are not stated here. Check the fabric and weight, the available colours and sizes, and most importantly whether the vest carries the compliance class your site needs. The Done Right Safety product page or the Bisley datasheet is the place to confirm all of that.