Description
The Portwest ES250 hi-vis jacket is a high-quality fleece specially designed for professionals who need optimal visibility and warmth during their daily work. This comfortable hi-vis fleece is extremely suitable for use in sectors where safety and standing out are crucial, such as construction, logistics, and infrastructure. Thanks to the reflective striping, this garment ensures you are always highly visible to your colleagues and passing traffic.
For which specific work environments is this Portwest hi-vis jacket certified?
This hi-vis jacket is certified for various high-risk work environments, including the railway sector. The orange version complies with the strict RIS 3279 TOM Issue 2 standard, which is specifically prescribed for the British railway industry.
In addition, the fleece is certified according to the EN ISO 20471 standard, which guarantees high visibility, even after 25 washes. This makes the garment ideally suited for road workers, shunters, and other professionals working near moving traffic or heavy machinery.
What do the different classes of the EN ISO 20471 standard mean for this hi-vis jacket?
The class of the EN ISO 20471 standard for this hi-vis jacket depends on the size chosen. Size XS is certified to Class 2, which offers an average level of reflection and conspicuity for roads with a lower speed limit.
From size S and larger, the fleece is certified to Class 3, the highest class within this safety standard. This means that larger sizes contain extra fluorescent material and reflective striping, ensuring you are optimally protected in high-risk situations.
The anti-pill fleece fabric retains its quality for a long time. Two convenient pockets offer secure storage, while the UPF 40 fabric effectively blocks harmful UV radiation.
Features:
- Anti-pill durable fleece fabric
- 2 pockets for secure storage
- Reflective striping for increased visibility
- UPF 40 rated fabric to block 98% of UV rays
- Complies with RIS 3279-TOM for the railway industry (orange only)
- Certified to EN ISO 20471 after 25 washes
- CE certified
- UKCA marked
- Available up to 6XL
Material and care:
- Shell fabric: 100% Polyester, Anti-Pill Fleece Finish (250g/m²)
Washing instructions: Max wash temp 40°C, mild process. Do not bleach. Do not tumble dry. Line dry. Do not iron. Do not dry clean. Maximum 25 washes.
Standards: EN ISO 20471 Class 2 (For size XS), EN ISO 20471 Class 3 (For size S and upwards), RIS 3279 TOM Issue 2 (Orange Only)