This Portwest hi-vis jacket is the ideal solution for professionals who demand reliable protection and maximum visibility during their daily activities. This versatile hi-vis jacket is specially designed for changing weather conditions and offers excellent flexibility in the workplace thanks to its clever design. High-quality materials keep you comfortable, dry, and highly visible to those around you in all conditions.
For which specific tasks and sectors is this Portwest hi-vis jacket most suitable?
This hi-vis jacket is extremely suitable for work in construction, logistics, road services, and the railway industry.
Thanks to its compliance with the strict RIS 3279-TOM standard, the orange version is specifically approved for use along railways, where maximum conspicuity is vital. The robust three-layer softshell fabric provides excellent protection against harsh wind and light precipitation, making the jacket ideal for outdoor use during transition seasons and at exposed locations where active protection against the elements is required.
What does the EN ISO 20471 standard mean for the safety class of this hi-vis jacket?
The EN ISO 20471 standard guarantees that this hi-vis jacket meets the strictest European requirements for reflective safety clothing.
When wearing the jacket with sleeves, it falls under Class 3, which is the highest category of visibility for high-risk working environments. As soon as you zip off the sleeves to use the garment as a bodywarmer, it meets Class 2. This offers flexibility without losing the essential basic safety and visibility on the work floor.
The jacket offers optimal comfort thanks to the microfleece lining, adjustable cuffs, and four convenient storage pockets, including a chest pocket, inner pocket, and a dedicated phone compartment.
Features:
- Durable, breathable, windproof, and water-resistant fabric
- Microfleece lined and bonded with a shell
- Highly water-resistant, eco-conscious fabric finish, causing water to bead away from the surface
- Detachable sleeves allow for versatile wearing options
- Hook-and-loop adjustable cuffs for a secure fit
- Chest pocket with zipper
- 2 side pockets with zippers
- Inner pocket for secure storage
- Waterproof zippers prevent moisture from penetrating
- Reflective striping for improved visibility
- 3-layer
- 4 storage pockets
- Radio loop for easy clipping of a radio
- Internal phone pocket
- UPF 40+ rated fabric blocks 98% of UV rays
- Certified 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 XS to 4XL
Material and maintenance:
- Shell fabric: 92% polyester, 8% elastane, laminated to 100% polyester microfleece (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 2 ((Bodywarmer)), EN ISO 20471 Class 3 ((Full Jacket)), RIS 3279 TOM Issue 2 (Orange Only), ANSI/ISEA 107 Type R Class 2 ((Bodywarmer)), ANSI/ISEA 107 Type R Class 3 ((Full Jacket)), Waterproof/Breathability (WP 8,000mm, MVP 3,000g/m2/24hr)
