This hi-vis cooling vest from Portwest is specially designed for professionals working in hot conditions who require active cooling and high visibility. The vest effectively helps to reduce the harmful effects of heat stress, allowing you to remain comfortable and focused throughout hot summer days. Thanks to its lightweight material, this functional garment is ideally suited for daily use in various demanding outdoor work environments.
Which jobs and sectors is this hi-vis cooling vest most suitable for?
This cooling vest is perfect for the construction, road work, and logistics sectors, where employees are exposed to high temperatures and direct sunlight. In these outdoor environments, it is crucial to prevent overheating while remaining highly visible.
The vest combines active cooling with reflective striping. This keeps the wearer cool for up to 8 hours, while ensuring high visibility on the work floor at all times under challenging conditions.
How do you activate the cooling of this hi-vis vest and what do the standards mean?
The vest's cooling activates easily upon contact with water, after which the special Cooling Mesh fabric provides moisture wicking and long-lasting drying capacity. This innovative material lowers body temperature without feeling clammy.
Furthermore, the vest complies with EN ISO 20471 Class 2 and ANSI/ISEA 107 Type R Class 2. These certifications guarantee that the garment meets Class 2 requirements for high visibility, which is mandatory for work along public roads.
The lightweight vest is equipped with a handy pen pocket and three spacious storage pockets for your tools, ensuring optimal comfort and practical storage space.
Features:
- Lightweight and comfortable
- Cooling Mesh fabric
- Pen pocket
- Reflective striping for increased visibility
- Keeps the wearer cool for up to 8 hours
- Moisture wicking, cooling, and drying capacity
- Activates upon contact with water
- Keeps the wearer cool for up to 8 hours
- 3 storage pockets
- CE certified
- UKCA marked
Material and care:
- Shell fabric: 100% Polyester, Tricot (120 g/m²)
- Lining: 100% Polyester Mesh (60 g/m²)
- Filling: Bamboo yarn with PVA Padding (330 g/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, ANSI/ISEA 107 Type R Class 2
