Life Preserver Vests | McMaster-Carr

	Size Size

	Color Color

	Orange
	Fluorescent Yellow

	Flotation Device Type Flotation Device Type


Life Vest	Ring

	Application Application

Flotation

High Visibility

	United States Coast Guard Approval United States Coast Guard Approval

Type III

Type V

Type IV

	Material Material

Fabric

Plastic

	Closure Type Closure Type

Buckle

Zipper

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	Life Vest Type Life Vest Type

Standard

High Visibility

Inflatable

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Chest Size Chest Size

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

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Life Vests

Nylon

Nylon and Polyester Mesh

PVC

Inflatable Nylon

Work safely near the water. These vests are international safety orange with reflective tape panels to draw attention to workers in low-visibility environments.

Vests are United States Coast Guard approved for use as safety equipment. Type III vests are for use near calm, inland waters where there is a high chance of immediate rescue. Type V vests are specifically approved for commercial work away from shore and must be worn at all times to meet USCG approval when working.

Nylon vests are soft and lightweight to keep you comfortable when working.

Nylon and polyester mesh vests have a mesh top, making them lighter and more breathable than nylon vests.

PVC vests have buckles in the front and snag-resistant belts to reduce the risk of catching on equipment.

Inflatable vests have a CO₂ cylinder that will automatically inflate the vest when submerged in water. They have a pull cord and tube to inflate manually. These vests are lightweight with a single buckle, so they’re easy to move around in.

Available Sizes
Size	Chest Size
Nylon Fabric
S, M	32"/36"/38"/40"
L, XL	40"/42"/44"/46"/48"/50"/52"
2XL, 3XL, 4XL	50"/52"/54"/56"/58"/60"
Nylon Fabric and Polyester Mesh
M	36"/38"/40"
L	40"/42"/44"
XL	44"/46"/48"
2XL	48"/50"/52"

Nylon Fabric
United States Coast Guard Approval	Closure Type	Includes	Features	Color	Size		Each
Type III	Zipper and Buckle	__	Reflective Tape Panels, Four Hook and Loop Pockets	Orange	S, M	00000000	000000
Type III	Zipper and Buckle	__	Reflective Tape Panels, Four Hook and Loop Pockets	Orange	L, XL	00000000	00000
Type III	Zipper and Buckle	__	Reflective Tape Panels, Four Hook and Loop Pockets	Orange	2XL, 3XL, 4XL	00000000	00000
Nylon Fabric and Polyester Mesh
Type III	Zipper and Buckle	__	Reflective Tape Panels, Mesh Top, Two Hook and Loop Pockets	Orange	M	00000000	00000
Type III	Zipper and Buckle	__	Reflective Tape Panels, Mesh Top, Two Hook and Loop Pockets	Orange	L	00000000	00000
Type III	Zipper and Buckle	__	Reflective Tape Panels, Mesh Top, Two Hook and Loop Pockets	Orange	XL	00000000	00000
Type III	Zipper and Buckle	__	Reflective Tape Panels, Mesh Top, Two Hook and Loop Pockets	Orange	2XL	00000000	00000
PVC Plastic
Type V	Buckle	__	Reflective Tape Panels	Orange	One Size	000000	00000
Inflatable Nylon Fabric
Type V	Buckle	CO2 Inflation Cartridge	Reflective Tape Panel	Orange	One Size	000000	000000

Reload Kit for Inflatable Life Vests

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Each

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High-Visibility Life Vests

These vests are fluorescent yellow with reflective tape panels to make workers stand out in low-visibility conditions. They meet Class 2 ANSI/ISEA 107 standards for high-visibility clothing when working on or near roadways, and they are United States Coast Guard Type III approved for use near calm, inland waters where there is a high chance of immediate rescue. The lining is polyester mesh, making vests lightweight and breathable. They have a zipper down the front and two adjustable buckles to tighten for a snug fit. They also have two pockets with hook and loop closures.

Life vests should fit snugly. When measuring chest size, measure around the fullest part of your chest. Take all measurements over any clothing you expect to wear under the vest.

Available Sizes
Size	Chest Size
M	36"/38"/40"
L	40"/42"/44"
XL	44"/46"/48"
2XL	48"/50"/52"
3XL	52"/54"/56"

United States Coast Guard Approval	Visibility Rating	Material	Closure Type	Stripe Style	Stripe Color	Specifications Met	Features	Color	Choose a Size		Each
Type III	ANSI Class 2	Nylon Fabric and Polyester Fabric	Buckle, Zipper	Single	Orange	ANSI/ISEA 107	Mesh Lining, Reflective Tape Panels, Two Hook and Loop Pockets	Fluorescent Yellow	M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL	0000000	0000000

Life Preserver Rings

Throw flotation rings into the water for emergency rescues. The rope that encircles them is made of polypropylene, so it also floats. These rings are United States Coast Guard Approved Type IV for buoyant throwable devices. Made of polyethylene, they resist oil and common chemicals. They are international safety orange with reflective panels to draw attention.

United States Coast Guard Approval	Material	OD	Features	Color		Each
Type IV	Polyethylene Plastic	30"	Reflective Tape Panels	Orange	000000	0000000