Fechheimer Brothers
Product Innovation

Firsts are always important. Fechheimer, in existence for well over a century, continues to set the standard in the law enforcement and public safety markets and, as such, is honored with a UNIVATOR Award.

The company, in partnership with Head Lites Corporation, last year introduced the Pro Series Tactical Safety Vest, featuring VIS-MAT Certified High Visibility with 3M Scotchlite Reflective Material. These industry leaders combined resources to develop high-visibility safety products that meet the new ANSI/ISEA 207-2006 standard.

The public safety vest standard was created in response to demand in 2005 for a high-visibility safety vest differentiated from ANSI/ISEA 107-2004 compliant apparel. The primary concern was a need for flexibility of designs that would provide tactical capability not achievable with ANSI 107 garments. Users wanted a high-visibility garment standard intended for law enforcement and emergency responders that would be distinct from ANSI 107, therefore avoiding confusion with construction vests. The standard was approved by the International Safety Equipment Association in November 2006 and published that December.

The Pro Series 207 Safety Vest line was the first in the industry to acknowledge the new ANSI standard. Its five-point breakaway system gives the vests a tactical component consistent with the needs of today’s public safety officer, and its shorter design allows for easy access to gear and accessories. Moreover, the professional wrap band that comes in navy and other colors helps distinguish the wearer from road workers or other non-public-safety personnel.

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