The Portwest PW309 hi-vis vest is a high-quality, functional garment specifically designed for professionals who require maximum visibility and comfort during their daily tasks. This model is ideal for situations where a full jacket is too warm, yet excellent conspicuity is still mandatory. Thanks to its lightweight material and thoughtful design, this vest is exceptionally well-suited for intensive use in active work environments.
Which specific work environments is this Portwest hi-vis vest suitable for?
This hi-vis vest is perfectly suited for professionals in construction, logistics, transport, and infrastructure. The design is ideal for warm weather conditions or indoor locations where physical exertion is involved and a heavy jacket is unnecessary.
The striking color scheme and reflective striping ensure you remain clearly visible to your colleagues and passing traffic at all times. Furthermore, the addition of convenient radio loops and seven storage pockets makes it an extremely practical tool during dynamic work on the job site.
What does the EN ISO 20471 Class 2 certification mean for this hi-vis vest?
The EN ISO 20471 Class 2 certification indicates that this hi-vis vest offers an intermediate level of protection through the presence of sufficient fluorescent material and reflective strips. This makes the garment legally suitable for work along roads with a speed limit of up to 50 kilometers per hour.
The segmented reflective striping is applied via heat transfer, which provides extra flexibility and freedom of movement. Even after 50 wash cycles, the vest retains its certified reflective properties and safety class.
This comfortable model is equipped with a practical front zipper, a detachable ID holder, a D-ring for keys, and handy storage pockets for a phone and pen.
Features:
- Lightweight and comfortable
- Front zipper
- Zippered chest pocket
- Chest pockets
- Pen pocket
- Two lower pockets
- D-ring for keys and ID cards
- Heat-applied segmented reflective tape
- 7 storage pockets
- Radio loops for easy clipping of a radio
- Detachable ID holder
- Phone and pen pocket
- Certified to EN ISO 20471 after 50 washes
- CE certified
- UKCA marked
- Registered European Design
- Available in sizes up to 4XL
Material and maintenance:
- Outer shell: 100% Polyester Warp Knit (124 g/m²)
Washing instructions: Max wash temp 40°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, RIS 3279 TOM Issue 2 (Orange Only), ANSI/ISEA 107 Type R Class 2, ANSI/ISEA 107 TYPE P CLASS 2
