The Portwest S488 is a high-quality bib and brace designed specifically for professionals working in challenging outdoor conditions. This unlined bib and brace offers excellent protection for the lower body and chest against extreme rain and wind. Thanks to the fluorescent fabric and reflective striping, you remain optimally visible during your daily work, while the contrast panels provide protection against dirt.
For which tasks and sectors is this Portwest bib and brace most suitable?
This bib and brace is ideally suited for professionals in civil engineering, logistics, the railway sector, and the construction industry.
Its robust construction protects workers who have to work outside in the rain for long periods while needing to remain highly visible to passing traffic. Thanks to the contrasting dirt-repellent panels on the lower legs, the garment also maintains a professional appearance, even during heavy work on muddy construction sites or along the railway.
What do the EN ISO 20471 Class 2 and EN 343 Class 4:3 standards mean for this bib and brace?
The EN ISO 20471 Class 2 standard guarantees high visibility through the use of fluorescent material and reflective striping, which is essential for working safely along the road.
The EN 343 Class 4:3 standard indicates that the bib and brace offers the highest class of waterproofness, combined with excellent breathability. This ensures that perspiration is effectively wicked away, while rain and wind are completely kept out during your workday.
The bib and brace offers great comfort thanks to the elasticated back panel, adjustable side opening, and handy storage options such as a phone pocket and a double rule pocket.
Features:
- Waterproof with taped seams to prevent water penetration
- Very water-resistant, eco-conscious fabric finish, causing water to bead away from the surface
- Adjustable side opening for added flexibility
- Stud-adjustable hems for a secure fit
- Adjustable straps for a secure fit
- Ergonomic quick-release buckle
- Multiple storage pockets
- Side pockets
- Patch back pocket
- Double rule pocket
- Elasticated back panel
- Contrast panels for protection against dirt
- Reflective striping for increased visibility
- Durable, breathable, windproof, and water-resistant fabric
- 7 storage pockets
- Phone pocket
- Certified to EN ISO 20471 after 50 washes
- CE certified
- UKCA marked
- Available in sizes up to 4XL
Material and care:
- Outer fabric: 100% Polyester 300D Oxford, stain-resistant finish, double PU-coated (190 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 50 washes.
Standards: EN ISO 20471 Class 2, RIS 3279 TOM Issue 2 (Orange Only), EN 343 Class 4:3 X (WP 10,000mm, MVP 10,000g/m²/24hrs), ANSI/ISEA 107 SUPPLEMENTAL CLASS E
