Description
The Portwest KX315 KX3 Sport Rain Bomber Jacket is a high-performance hi-vis jacket specifically designed for professionals working in challenging weather conditions. This sporty jacket offers excellent protection against rain and wind, while keeping the wearer optimally visible in the workplace. Thanks to the robust ripstop fabric, this jacket is ideally suited for daily, intensive use in various demanding outdoor environments where safety and comfort are top priorities.
For which specific tasks and sectors is this hi-vis jacket from Portwest most suitable?
This hi-vis jacket is ideal for outdoor work in construction, logistics, road works, and the railway sector, where high visibility and protection against extreme rainfall are crucial.
The orange version of this bomber jacket also meets the strict RIS 3279 TOM standard, making the garment officially approved for use in the railway industry. Thanks to the breathable ripstop fabric and the ventilated back yoke, the wearer remains comfortable during physically demanding outdoor efforts.
What do the EN 343 and EN ISO 20471 standards mean for this Portwest KX315 bomber jacket?
The EN 343 Class 4:2 X rating guarantees the highest class of waterproofing, keeping you dry during extreme rain showers while the fabric retains good breathability to prevent condensation on the inside.
The EN ISO 20471 standard stands for high visibility. From size M upwards, the jacket meets Class 3, the highest category for reflectivity, while size S falls under Class 2. This ensures that you are noticed in time by those around you in all light conditions and traffic situations.
This bomber jacket offers extra comfort thanks to its raglan sleeves, elasticated cuffs, and a semi-elasticated waistband. Three storage pockets, including an inner pocket and a phone pocket, provide secure storage space.
Features:
- Waterproof with taped seams to prevent water penetration
- Highly water-resistant, eco-conscious fabric finish, causing water to bead away from the surface
- Ripstop fabric guarantees high durability and resistance to tearing and abrasion
- 2 side pockets with zip for secure storage
- Waterproof zips prevent water ingress
- Internal chest pocket
- Elasticated cuffs for a secure fit
- Improved breathability through a ventilated back yoke
- Raglan sleeves for a comfortable fit
- Durable, breathable, windproof, and water-repellent fabric
- Heat-applied segmented reflective tape
- Semi-elasticated waistband for a secure and comfortable fit
- 3 storage pockets
- Internal phone pocket
- Hood with peak and drawcord adjustment
- Certified to EN ISO 20471 after 25 washes
- CE certified
- Complies with RIS 3279-TOM for the railway industry (orange only)
- Registered European Design
- Ventilation channels
- New style
Material and care:
- Outer fabric: 100% Polyester 150D Ripstop with PU coating (180 g/m²)
- Lining: 100% Polyester Mesh (125 g/m²)
Washing instructions: Max wash temp 40°C, mild process. Do not bleach. Do not tumble dry. Do not iron. Do not dry clean. Maximum 25 washes.
Standards: EN ISO 20471 Class 2 (Size S), EN ISO 20471 Class 3 (Size M Upwards), RIS 3279 TOM Issue 2 (Orange Only), EN 343 Class 4:2 X (WP 20,000mm MVP 20,000g/m²/24hrs)