NZS 5839 PDF

NZS 5839 – Specification for high visibility garments and accessories for road users

Specifies required performance criteria for retroreflective and high visibility fabrics and garments worn by road users, particularly pedestrians, children, joggers, cyclists and roadworkers. Materials are graded into 3 classes according to photometric performance: (1) high performance on occupational garments or visibility accessories which are worn regularly at night-time; (2) intermediate performance for recreational garments or accessories or where occasional night-time use is anticipated; and (3) material with other required properties in addition to night-time visibility, such as day-time visibility.