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Home arrow ANSI FAQ's arrow Can I buy cotton ANSI apparel and still be compliant?
 
Can I buy cotton ANSI apparel and still be compliant?
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No.  The standards for ANSI 107-2004 require a compliant background material of florescent lime or orange.  The requirements to dye to the florescent color are rigorous.  The natural fibers of cotton will not hold the dye initially, and quickly wash right out.  Mills do manufacture a 50/50 (cotton to polyester ratio) that is often named "safety green" or "safety orange".  These garments will not meet the ANSI requirements, even with the addition of the appropriate retroreflective materials.  
 
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