South Korea High Visibility Clothing Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product (Vest, Jacket, Shirt, and Pant), By Type (Type O, Type R, and Type P), By Distributions Channel (Online and Offline), By End Use (Construction and Oil & Gas Sector), and South Korea High Visibility Clothing Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

  South Korea High Visibility Clothing Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The South Korea High Visibility Clothing Market Size Was Estimated at USD 48.7 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 7.95% from 2025 to 2035
• The South Korea High Visibility Clothing Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 112.96 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the South Korea High Visibility Clothing Market is anticipated to reach USD 112.96 million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 7.95% from 2025 to 2035. The market is expanding as a result of growing knowledge of workplace safety laws, especially in sectors where visibility is essential, like mining, transportation, and construction.

Market Overview

Protective gear known as high-visibility (hi-vis) is made to make the wearer more visible in dangerous conditions, especially when there is poor light or a significant risk. To make sure the user is visible to others, such as drivers and heavy equipment operators, it usually combines reflective materials with vivid, fluorescent colors. Hi-vis apparel improves visibility, which helps avoid mishaps where workers are not visible to drivers or machine operators. To ensure adherence to safety regulations, many companies must supply and mandate the usage of hi-vis clothing as a type of personal protective equipment (PPE). Beyond industrial environments, high-visibility apparel is becoming more and more popular in outdoor sports and events where visibility is essential for safety. Governments frequently start efforts to inform workers, companies, and the general public about the value of wearing high-visibility apparel and how it can help prevent accidents. Certain governments offer financial support or incentives to support the development of novel and enhanced high-visibility materials and technologies.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for South Korea high visibility clothing market based on various segments and regions forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the South Korea high visibility clothing market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment South Korea high visibility clothing market.

Driving Factors

Rising awareness of occupational hazards, and growing infrastructure and construction activities. The demand is further driven by strict enforcement of safety standards across industries like construction, mining, and transportation. Additionally, technological advancements in fabric materials, such as breathable and weather-resistant textiles, enhance worker comfort and compliance. The rise in nighttime and low-visibility operations also contributes to the growing need for high visibility apparel across various sectors.

Restraining Factors

The high cost of advanced safety features and materials, such as flame-resistant or weather-resistant fabrics, can be prohibitive for small and medium-sized enterprises, limiting adoption. Additionally, the prevalence of counterfeit products undermines safety standards and consumer trust.

Market Segmentation

The South Korea high visibility clothing market share is classified into product, type, distribution channel, and end use.

• The vest segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The South Korea high visibility clothing market is segmented by product into vest, jacket, shirt, and pant. Among these, the vest segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. Their adaptability, affordability, and simplicity of use in a variety of industries, vests make up the largest product group in the high visibility clothing industry. High visibility vests, which are usually worn over everyday attire, offer a rapid and efficient means of guaranteeing that employees are adhering to visibility regulations.

• The type O segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The South Korea high visibility clothing market is segmented by type into type O, type R, and type P. Among these, the type O segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The increasing demand for visibility in low-traffic or low-risk situations. Workers frequently utilize it in locations where basic visibility is necessary and there are fewer safety issues. In industries like agricultural and general outdoor labor, where employees must be visible but do not face significant risks, there is a growing need for Type O clothing.

• The online segment dominated share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The South Korea high visibility clothing market is segmented by distribution channel into online and offline. Among these, the online segment dominated share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Online sales are the convenience of browsing many product possibilities, comparing pricing, and making large purchases from the comfort of one's home or place of business. Additionally, reaching a wider audience and raising customer awareness are being aided by the growth of e-commerce platforms and focused marketing techniques.

• The construction segment held a majority share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The South Korea high visibility clothing market is segmented by end use into construction and oil & gas sector. Among these, the construction segment held a majority share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Strict safety laws and the hazardous conditions faced by construction workers. Making sure there is optimal vision is essential for preventing accidents because workers are exposed to heavy machinery, moving cars, and potentially falling debris.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the South Korea high visibility clothing market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the companies' current news and developments, including product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Retter Workwear
• Taekwang Industrial
• Kolon Industries
• Hyosung
• E-Land Group
• Cheil Industries
• ORION Systems
• Innopac Korea Inc.
• Simon Corporation
• DYC International Co.
• UBS Corp.
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at South Korea, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the South Korea high visibility clothing market based on the below-mentioned segments:

 South Korea High Visibility Clothing Market, By Product

• Vest
• Jacket
• Shirt
• Pant

South Korea High Visibility Clothing Market, By Type

• Type O
• Type R
• Type P

South Korea High Visibility Clothing Market, By Distribution Channel

• Online
• Offline

South Korea High Visibility Clothing Market, By End Use

• Construction
• oil & gas sector