: In the United States, 18 U.S.C. § 706 makes the unauthorized use of the Red Cross emblem a federal crime.

: The official Red Cross Store sells first aid kits and training supplies but no longer offers branded apparel to the public.

: In armed conflict, the emblem on a vest signifies "Don't shoot!" and marks medical personnel and humanitarian workers as protected under international law.

: You can print your own organizational name (e.g., "Community Response Team") on a plain vest, provided you do not use the Red Cross symbol. American Red Cross Vest - eBay

: Purchase plain ANSI-compliant high-visibility vests in lime-green or orange from hardware stores.

Official humanitarian vests are reserved for authorized personnel and volunteers of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement .

If you need high-visibility vests for non-Red Cross activities, consider these legal alternatives: