Skip to content
NY Product Design AwardsEnter Award

Industrial, Tools & Engineering

From Required to Desired: JKSafety Hi-Vis Vest Collection

Entrant: JKSAFETY PPE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

2026 Silver winner badge
2026

Silver

From Required to Desired: JKSafety Hi-Vis Vest Collection by JKSAFETY PPE  INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
CategoryIndustrial, Tools & Engineering
Class / SubcategoryTools
Safety Clothing
Country / RegionHong Kong SAR

The project

Project description.

Share this projectFacebookXLinkedIn
A safety vest is one of the few garments worn primarily because a rule requires it. The JKSafety Hi-Vis Vest Collection begins with a belief: compliance should be the starting point of safety apparel, not the limit of its design. Its goal is to move workers from “have to wear” toward “want to wear.”

Traditional safety vests can feel standardized, hot, inconvenient, and quick to wear out. The collection instead considers movement, storage needs, long-shift comfort, and repeated use—treating workers as individuals rather than anonymous wearers.

JK220 and BX340 are two products developed under this shared philosophy. The yellow and orange variants of both products meet ANSI/ISEA 107-2020 Type R, Class 2 requirements, while the remaining colorways meet Class 1 requirements. Breathable polyester mesh, an approximate weight of 260 grams, multipurpose storage, and reinforced stitching address comfort, organization, and durability across different working routines.

Multiple colorways move the safety vest beyond the traditionally uniform image of workwear. Among them, the pink option naturally connects with the longstanding culture of breast cancer awareness in the United States. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, work crews may choose to wear the pink vests together, turning everyday workwear into a quiet but recognizable gesture of care and solidarity. The garment retains its practical working purpose while gaining a shared meaning at a significant time.

Market response has validated the collection’s premise: workers are more willing to embrace safety apparel when visibility, comfort, utility, durability, and thoughtful design are considered together. JK220 and BX340 have achieved combined cumulative sales exceeding 220,000 units. As of August 17, 2026, JK220 ranked No. 1 on Amazon.com’s Safety Vests Best Sellers list. This recognition demonstrates the commercial relevance of two distinct products united by one worker-centered design philosophy.

Project credits.

Weiping Shi

JKSAFETY PPE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Raymond Ng

JKSAFETY PPE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Zhi Tang

JKSAFETY PPE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Chen Huang

JKSAFETY PPE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Your work belongs in the conversation.

Begin Your Entry
NY Product Design Awards

Member access

Sign in to explore the gallery.

Use your NY Product Design Awards account.

New to NY? Create an account