👩🏭 Female-Founded
🦺 ANSI Compliant
✔️ OSHA Fit Ready
Women’s PPE Vests. Gear That Fits. Built for the Field.
ARX is revolutionizing high visibility safety vests for women, redefining what proper PPE should look and feel like for ladies on a job site. We’ve moved beyond impractical and dangerous “one-size-fits-all” PPE designs that don’t work.
Women’s safety vests from ARX guarantee a secure fit. When women’s PPE fits properly, it delivers full mobility and uncompromised protection.
The Original Vest: Women’s Safety Vests
ARX’s The Original Vest is PPE for women that goes beyond standard design and has undergone extensive focus groups and prototyping. It is engineered by taking into account women’s bodies, tools, and working conditions.
The Original Vest is the ideal choice for women looking for comfort, protection, and empowerment. It is the fruit of extensive focus groups, rounds of prototyping, and collaboration with women across various industries.
Built for Compliance. Designed for Performance.
Before: Men’s PPE on Women
Ladies' Safety Vest Designed for Women By Women
The new “gold standard” in women’s PPE, ARX’s safety vests are positioned to cater to the specific needs of women at work. Many women across different industries were part of the design and creation of these women’s safety vests.
ARX PPE vests are tailored meticulously to cater to women at work. They are made from breathable fabric that’s properly fitted and features the following:
- Reinforced seams and zippers for durability
- Double zipper (opens from the top to the bottom)
- Narrow and well-fitted shoulders
- Designed with pockets (including a hidden pocket) to accommodate job tools and essential items for discreet storage
Proper Fit Equates to Safety: ANSI-Compliant & OSHA-Approved
Wearing oversized PPE vests leads to a false sense of security. Poorly fitted women's PPE can reduce both your safety and confidence in wearing one, which is why it's important to get one perfect for your size, such as ARX's women's safety vests.
These high visibility safety vests for women are ANSI-compliant, which means that they meet quality and safety standards set by the American National Standards Institute for High-Visibility Safety Apparel (HVSA). They are also OSHA-compliant, guaranteeing that the ladies' safety vests properly fit.
Accessories That Work as Hard as You Do
Safety doesn’t stop with vests. Women’s PPE vests from ARX can be worn together with matching accessories, elevating both your safety and confidence during field work.
We acknowledge the struggles that women experience when in field work and make sure to address them properly, not just through our vests, but also the accessories that come with them.
Shop accessories built for women in construction—because details matter.
Our Story: Transforming Frustration to Innovation
Hilary Gallin and Kaitlin McCarthy founded ARX out of their frustrations with the lack of properly fitting Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for women in male-dominated industries.
Built to be a reliable women’s PPE supplier, ARX is a company founded by women for women. We re-engineered safety apparel from the ground up, because women deserve safe, compliant, and empowering gear.
Women Love ARX!
“You did it! The shoulders actually fit, so I don't have to fuss over my measurements. Wearing the vest feels like I truly belong and not just forced into a gear that's not meant for me.”
— Superintendent, MA
“I finally have enough pockets- room for my iPad too. I won't have to worry about dragging my bag to the field anymore.”
— Civil Engineer, VA
“I definitely feel confident and safe while working. It doesn't restrict my movements, nor does it feel too big for me either. Definitely a perfect fit.”
— Investor, NY
Questions? We’ve Got Answers.
Everything you need to know about sizing, compliance, shipping, and outfitting your crew.
How does ARX sizing work?
Our vests are built on women’s measurements (chest, waist, hips). If you are between sizes, size up for layering. Our small vest is the smallest allowed by ANSI to still maintain certification.
Are ARX vests OSHA-compliant?
Yes. ARX women’s PPE vests are designed for proper fit, visibility, and support of OSHA requirements for fit. Product pages list the ANSI class and standards.
What are your shipping speeds and costs?
Orders typically ship in 1–3 business days. Rates are shown at checkout. See our Shipping Policy page for details.
Do you have a returns and exchanges policy?
Unworn items with tags can be returned or exchanged within 30 days. See our Returns Policy page for instructions.
Do you offer bulk or team orders?
Yes. Volume pricing and logo customizations are available for crews and companies. Email info@shoparxppe.com with quantities and timeline.