The Portwest hi-vis sweatshirt is the ideal choice for professionals who require optimal visibility and comfort in the workplace every day. This functional garment is specially designed for intensive use in sectors where safety and recognizability are crucial. Thanks to its high-quality materials and striking reflective properties, this sweatshirt offers reliable protection during various tasks under changing conditions.
For which tasks is this hi-vis sweatshirt from Portwest suitable?
This hi-vis sweatshirt is excellent for work in construction, transport, and logistics where good visibility is required. The orange variant also meets the strict RIS 3279 TOM standard, making the sweatshirt safe to wear in the railway industry as well.
The innovative bio-motion tape pattern ensures that the human form is immediately recognizable from a great distance by passing traffic. This significantly increases the wearer's safety during high-risk work along the road or on active construction sites.
What do the EN ISO 20471 standard classes mean for this hi-vis sweatshirt?
The EN ISO 20471 standard indicates the degree of high visibility. For size XS, this sweatshirt is certified to Class 2, which offers medium visibility for roads with lower speeds. From size S and up, the sweatshirt meets Class 3, the highest safety class for high-risk situations.
The reflective striping retains its certified effectiveness even after 50 washes, ensuring the wearer remains protected for a long time and the sweatshirt is durable for daily use.
The sweatshirt features a comfortable hood for protection against the weather, ribbed cuffs, a knitted hem, and UPF 40+ fabric that effectively blocks UV radiation.
Features:
- Knitted fabric with brushed backing
- Ribbed cuffs for warmth and comfort
- Knitted hem for a good fit
- Bio-motion tape pattern helps to recognize the human form from a distance
- Reflective striping for better visibility
- Hood for extra protection against the elements
- UPF 40+ fabric blocks 98% of UV radiation
- Certified to EN ISO 20471 after 50 washes
- Complies with RIS 3279-TOM for the railway industry (orange only)
- CE certified
Material and maintenance:
- Outer shell: 65% Polyester, 35% Cotton (300 g/m²)
Washing instructions: Max wash temp 40°C, normal process. Do not bleach. Do not tumble dry. Line dry. Do not iron. Do not dry clean. Maximum 50 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)
