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    Life Preserver Vests

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    Nylon Fabric

    Nylon Fabric and Polyester

    Fabric Mesh

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    PVC

    Inflatable Nylon

    Fabric

    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.
    Nylon Fabric—Nylon fabric vests are soft and lightweight to keep you comfortable when working.
    Nylon Fabric and Polyester Fabric Mesh—Nylon fabric and polyester fabric mesh vests have a mesh top, making them lighter and more breathable than nylon fabric vests.
    PVC—PVC vests have buckles in the front and snag-resistant belts to reduce the risk of catching on equipment.
    Inflatable Nylon Fabric—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.
    Type III—Type III vests are for use near calm, inland waters where there is a high chance of immediate rescue.
    Type V—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.
    U.S. Coast Guard
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    Closure
    Method
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    Features
    Color
    Size (Chest Size)
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    Nylon Fabric
    Type IIIBuckle, ZipperFour Hook and Loop Pockets, Reflective Tape PanelsOrangeS, M (32"/36"/38"/40")5509T241000000
    Type IIIBuckle, ZipperFour Hook and Loop Pockets, Reflective Tape PanelsOrangeL, XL (40"/42"/44"/46"48"/50"/52")5509T24200000
    Type IIIBuckle, ZipperFour Hook and Loop Pockets, Reflective Tape PanelsOrange2XL, 3XL, 4XL (50"/52"/54"/56"/58"/60")5509T24500000
     
    Nylon Fabric and Polyester Fabric Mesh
    Type IIIBuckle, ZipperMesh Top, Reflective Tape Panels, Two Hook and Loop PocketsOrangeM (36"/38"/40")5509T50100000
    Type IIIBuckle, ZipperMesh Top, Reflective Tape Panels, Two Hook and Loop PocketsOrangeL (40"/42"/44")5509T50200000
    Type IIIBuckle, ZipperMesh Top, Reflective Tape Panels, Two Hook and Loop PocketsOrangeXL (44"/46"/48")5509T50300000
    Type IIIBuckle, ZipperMesh Top, Reflective Tape Panels, Two Hook and Loop PocketsOrange2XL (48"/50"/52")5509T50400000
     
    PVC
    Type VBuckleReflective Tape PanelsOrangeOne Size5509T400000
     
    Inflatable Nylon Fabric
    Type VBuckleCO2 Inflation CartridgeReflective Tape PanelOrangeOne Size5509T7000000
     
    Carbon Dioxide Gas

    High-Visibility Life Preserver Vests

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    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 fabric 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.
    U.S. Coast Guard
    Approval Rating
    ANSI Visibility
    Rating
    Closure
    Method
    Stripe
    Type
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    Color
    Specs. Met
    Features
    Color
    Choose a Size (Chest Size)
    Each
    High Visibility Nylon and Polyester Fabric
    Type IIIClass 2Buckle, ZipperSingleOrangeANSI/ISEA 107Mesh Lining, Reflective Tape Panels, Two Hook and Loop PocketsFluorescent YellowM (36"/38"/40"), L (40"/42"/44"), XL (44"/46"/48"), 2XL (48"/50"/52"), 3XL (52"/54"/56")5509T260000000
     

    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.
    Rings
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    Racks

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    Throw Rope

    Cabinets

    OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1915.158—Rings that meet OSHA standards help you comply with safety regulations for shipyards and construction sites.
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    Wt.,
    lb.
    Material
    U.S. Coast Guard
    Approval Rating
    Color
    Specs. Met
    Features
    Each
    24"4.4PolyethyleneType IVOrangeReflective Tape Panels5024N17000000
    30"7.4PolyethyleneType IVOrangeOSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1915.158Reflective Tape Panels5509T9000000
    Accessories for Life Preservers

    Flotation Jackets

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    Coast Guard approved—these jackets keep you warm and double as a life vest. They have built-in foam for buoyancy, so you can work near water without the bulk of your typical flotation device. A fleece liner keeps you warm and a nylon shell and frontal storm flap block out rain and wind. The sleeves stay snug on your wrists thanks to neoprene inner cuffs and hook and loop outer cuffs. Should you need it, a mesh liner helps drain trapped water.
    With bright colors and reflective stripes, these jackets make you stand out in emergencies. They meet ANSI/ISEA 107, so they've passed tests for visibility at high speeds and distances.
    When measuring chest size, measure around the fullest part of your chest. Take all measurements over any clothing you expect to wear under these jackets.
    Stripe
    U.S. Coast Guard
    Approval Rating
    ANSI Visibility
    Rating
    Material
    Lining
    Material
    Closure
    Method
    Cuff Style
    Type
    Color
    Specs. Met
    Features
    Color
    Choose a Size (Chest Size)—Length
    Each
    Level 70Class 3Nylon FabricFleece FabricSnap, ZipperHook and LoopSingleFluorescent OrangeANSI/ISEA 107Belt, Mesh Lining, Removable Hood, Storm Flap, Two Chest Pockets, Two Fleece Lined Cargo PocketsBlack/Fluorescent YellowM (36"/40")—26", L (40"/44")—26", XL (44"/48")—26", 2XL (48"/52")—26"8598N110000000
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