Convertible Jackets
Hi-Vis Convertible Jackets - Jacket-to-Vest & Multi-Piece Systems
Convertible jackets are built around a single concept: one garment that adapts to multiple configurations rather than requiring a worker to own and carry separate pieces for different conditions. The defining feature across this collection is componentry that can be added or removed — zip-out fleece or quilted liners, detachable sleeves that turn a jacket into a vest, and in some cases reversible shells — letting one purchase cover a wider range of weather and task conditions than a fixed single-layer jacket.
The jacket-to-vest conversion is the signature feature for many styles in this category: removing the sleeves (typically via zippers at the shoulder) instantly turns a full jacket into a high-visibility safety vest, useful for workers whose activity level or the ambient temperature changes significantly during a shift — removing sleeves for high-exertion tasks, then zipping them back on for breaks or cooler periods, without changing garments entirely. Many models are also reversible, offering a second color or pattern on the inside layer for additional flexibility, or include a zip-out polar fleece liner that functions as a standalone mid-layer.
Nearly all styles meet ANSI/ISEA 107 Type R, Class 3 certification, with PU-coated waterproof polyester shells and 2" reflective tape. The collection includes 2-in-1 and 3-in-1 bomber-style convertible jackets and 2-in-1 convertible parkas from GSS, OccuNomix, PIP, Pyramex, Radians, Portwest, and Majestic Glove. Use the filters to sort by configuration type, ANSI class, and size.
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Radians 3-in-1 Durable Ripstop Bomber Jacket with Color Blocking SJ320
Radians
$82.86This premium Radians SJ320 durable ripstop bomber jacket features a zip-out removable fleece giving you the flexibility to control your level of warmth based on weather conditions or activity level. The 3-in-1 design can be worn as a complete ensemble in...$82.86 -
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PortWest Class 3 Hi Vis 5-in-1 Executive Jacket Orange Navy US768ONR
Portwest
Now: $101.00Was: $126.00The US768ONR is an Orange/Navy by PortWest ANSI Type R Class 3 high visibility, 5-in-1 executive jacket. The waterproof jacket is made with PU coated, 100% polyester 300D Oxford weave and can be wiped clean. A variety of pockets are located throughout...Now: $101.00Was: $126.00 -
Tough Duck Class 1 Enhanced Visibility Two-Tone X-Back Black Reversible Safety Jacket SJ27BLK
Tough Duck
$119.99 - $134.99The SJ27BLK by Tough Duck is a ANSI Class 1 enhanced visibility, two-tone reflective x-back, reversible safety jacket. Made with 100% polyester 300D ripstop with PU membrane, this material also features both anti-freeze Durable Water Resistant finish and...$119.99 - $134.99
Hi-Vis Convertible Jackets — Frequently Asked Questions
Convertible jacket-to-vest styles use zippers at the shoulder seam that allow the sleeves to be fully detached from the jacket body, leaving a high-visibility safety vest. This design is useful for workers whose physical exertion level changes throughout the day — removing the sleeves during demanding physical tasks improves mobility and reduces overheating, while reattaching them provides full-arm coverage and warmth during breaks, equipment operation, or cooler periods. The vest configuration that results typically still meets ANSI Class 2 or Class 3 visibility requirements on its own, since the reflective tape and fluorescent material placement is designed to remain compliant in both the jacket and vest configurations.
There's overlap, since many bomber-style jackets also have convertible features like zip-out liners. The distinction is one of emphasis: the Bomber Jackets category is organized around the bomber silhouette (waist-length cut, ribbed cuffs and hem) regardless of whether it converts, while this Convertible Jackets category specifically curates styles built primarily around component flexibility — jacket-to-vest conversion, zip-out liners, and reversible options — including both bomber-cut and parka-style garments. If you're shopping specifically for a garment that adapts to multiple configurations, this category is the more targeted starting point.
Reversible hi-vis jackets are generally designed so the ANSI-compliant side (with the required fluorescent background color and reflective tape area) is the side intended for use whenever certified visibility is needed, while the alternate side may offer a more subdued color for situations where high-visibility isn't required or desired. Always confirm which side carries the ANSI certification on a specific product page before relying on the reversed configuration for a job requiring compliant visibility — the non-hi-vis side is not interchangeably certified.
A convertible jacket-to-vest system is typically more cost-effective than purchasing a separate certified jacket and a separate certified vest, since it's one garment purchase covering two use cases. It's also more practical for workers who need to switch configurations multiple times during a single shift — for example removing sleeves for an indoor task and reattaching them when stepping outside — since there's no need to carry, store, or keep track of a second garment. The tradeoff is that a dedicated single-purpose jacket or vest may offer marginally better fit or feature specialization (like a vest-specific pocket layout) compared to the more general-purpose convertible design.