Yes. The ML Kishigo 1196 is an all-mesh safety vest built for heat: both the front and back are made from Ultra-Cool 100% polyester mesh, which maximizes airflow and breathability during long shifts in hot conditions. It still delivers full high-visibility protection, meeting ANSI/ISEA 107 Type R, Class 2, with 2" reflective tape framed by 3" of breathable contrasting trim. For road crews, flaggers, warehouse, and construction workers in summer heat who want compliance without the warmth of a solid-fabric vest, it's a strong pick — and it ships with free shipping from Industrial Safety Products.

The ML Kishigo 1196 All Mesh Contrast Orange Safety Vest meets ANSI/ISEA 107-2015 and ANSI/ISEA 107-2020, Type R, Class 2. Type R means it is designed for roadway and traffic-exposed workers, and Class 2 provides the level of high-visibility coverage required for workers in areas with traffic up to 50 mph or complex backgrounds. It is available in sizes S–5X.

"All mesh" means both the front and back panels of the ML Kishigo 1196 are made entirely of Ultra-Cool 100% polyester mesh, rather than solid polyester. The open mesh weave lets air pass through the whole garment to keep the wearer cooler and more comfortable in hot environments, while the high-performance reflective striping keeps it compliant with ANSI/ISEA 107 Class 2. It is a fully vented, lightweight design intended for breathability.

Yes. The ML Kishigo 1196 is an ANSI/ISEA 107 Type R, Class 2 vest, which is the classification intended for workers exposed to roadway traffic and higher-risk environments — including areas with vehicle speeds over 25 mph or complex backgrounds. It combines a fluorescent orange background with 2" high-performance reflective material and 3" of contrasting trim for both daytime and low-light conspicuity.

The ML Kishigo 1196 comes in sizes S through 5X (Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL). It uses a zipper front closure. Note that the Small size includes only a left chest mic tab, while all larger sizes have both left and right chest mic tabs.

The ML Kishigo 1196 is well-equipped for tools and gear: it has two lower outside patch pockets with flaps, a two-tier pencil pocket on the right chest, a radio pocket with a flap on the left chest, and two inside patch pockets. It also includes left and right chest microphone tabs (left-only on size Small) for radio users.

The ML Kishigo 1196 is fluorescent orange. It is part of Kishigo's All Mesh Contrast Vest line, where style 1196 is the orange version and style 1195 is the lime-yellow version — both are Type R, Class 2 all-mesh vests with the same features. Choose the 1196 orange for high-visibility orange requirements or personal preference.

Yes. Industrial Safety Products offers optional custom imprinting on the ML Kishigo 1196 vest, with a minimum order of 24 garments. If an order does not meet that 24-piece minimum, it ships as a "non-logo" item. Free shipping is included. Contact Industrial Safety Products for logo setup and placement details.

For hot-weather comfort, yes. The ML Kishigo 1196 uses Ultra-Cool 100% polyester mesh on both the front and back, so it breathes far better than a solid-polyester vest and helps prevent overheating during long shifts. Both styles can meet the same ANSI/ISEA 107 Class 2 standard, so you don't sacrifice compliance — the trade-off is simply that mesh prioritizes airflow. If your crew works in heat, the all-mesh 1196 is the more comfortable choice.

The ML Kishigo 1196 uses 2" wide high-performance reflective material bordered by 3" of breathable contrasting color, meeting the reflective requirements of ANSI/ISEA 107 Class 2. For care, machine wash cold, do not bleach, tumble dry low, do not dry clean, and do not iron; the vest is rated for up to 50 industrial washes.