Description
This Portwest hi-vis softshell jacket offers professionals in high-risk work environments the ideal balance between excellent visibility and reliable protection against changing weather conditions. The three-layer construction is specifically designed for outdoor users exposed to wind and rain during their daily activities. Thanks to the breathable materials, the wearer remains comfortably dry, while the striking fluorescent color and reflective bands significantly increase safety in the workplace.
For which specific tasks and sectors is this hi-vis jacket suitable?
This hi-vis jacket is ideally suited for road works, the construction sector, and outdoor logistics activities where high visibility is required. The orange variant also complies with the strict RIS 3279-TOM standard, making this model specifically approved for use in the railway industry.
The jacket protects employees working along the railway or on construction sites against collision hazards by maximizing their visibility. Thanks to the robust, windproof, and water-repellent properties, the jacket performs optimally during physical work in harsh outdoor conditions.
What do the EN ISO 20471 Class 3 standard and the bio-motion tape pattern on this hi-vis jacket mean?
The EN ISO 20471 Class 3 standard is the highest class for reflective clothing, which means that this hi-vis jacket makes the wearer extremely visible in high-speed and dangerous situations. This certification is guaranteed to be maintained even after fifty washes.
The innovative bio-motion tape pattern on the sleeves and body helps road users to instantly recognize the human form from a great distance. This significantly reduces the reaction time of approaching traffic and increases safety.
With four convenient storage pockets, including a chest pocket, inner pocket, and phone pocket, this jacket offers plenty of storage space. The Velcro closures on the cuffs ensure a perfect, snug fit.
Features:
- Breathable fabric that draws moisture away from the body, keeping the wearer cool, dry, and comfortable
- Micro fleece lined and bonded with a shell
- Highly water-resistant, eco-conscious fabric finish, causing water to bead away from the surface
- Velcro adjustable cuffs for a secure fit
- Chest pocket with zipper
- 2 side pockets with zippers
- Inner pocket for secure storage
- Waterproof zippers prevent water from penetrating
- Bio-motion tape pattern helps recognize the human form from a distance
- Reflective striping for improved visibility
- 3-layer
- 4 storage pockets
- Radio loop for easy clipping of a radio
- Internal phone pocket
- UPF 40+ fabric blocks 98% of UV radiation
- Certified according to EN ISO 20471 after 50 washes
- Complies with RIS 3279-TOM for the railway industry (orange only)
- CE certified
- UKCA marked
- Available in sizes up to 3XL
Material and maintenance:
- Shell fabric: 92% polyester, 8% elastane, laminated to 100% polyester micro fleece (310g/m²)
Washing instructions: Max wash temp 30°C, very mild process. Do not bleach. Do not tumble dry. Do not iron. Do not dry clean. Maximum 50 washes.
Standards: EN ISO 20471 Class 3, RIS 3279 TOM Issue 2 (Orange Only), AS 4602.1:2024 Class D/N, Waterproof/Breathability (WP 8,000mm, MVP 3,000g/m2/24hr)