Portwest PW382 PW3 Hi Vis Women's Winter Jacket

Portwest PW382 Womens Hi Vis Winter Jacket Overview:

Introducing the Portwest PW382 PW3 Hi Vis Women's Winter Jacket, a versatile and reliable outerwear solution designed to keep you warm, comfortable, and visible during the colder months. This high visibility jacket combines exceptional functionality with a stylish design, making it a must have for women working in demanding environments.

Crafted with durability in mind, the PW382 PW3 Hi Vis Women's Winter Jacket is made from a robust and hard wearing fabric that ensures long lasting performance. It features a water resistant outer shell that repels moisture and keeps you dry in light rain or snow, making it perfect for outdoor tasks and unpredictable weather conditions.

Designed specifically for women, this jacket offers a flattering and comfortable fit. It incorporates a tailored cut that enhances the wearer's shape without compromising on freedom of movement. The adjustable waist and cuffs allow for a personalized fit, ensuring maximum comfort and ease of wear throughout the day.

One of the standout features of this winter jacket is its high visibility properties. It adheres to the highest safety standards, featuring reflective tape on the body and sleeves to enhance visibility in low light conditions or poor weather. This ensures that you remain easily seen by your colleagues, motorists, and others, reducing the risk of accidents and promoting safety on the job.

Features and benefits:

• Waterproof with taped seams preventing water penetration
• Extremely water resistant fabric finish, water beads away from fabric surface
• EN342 Protection against cold certified up to -40°C
• Detachable ID pocket
• Quick dry knitted cuff for a snug and comfortable fit
• Contrast fleece collar for protection against dirt
• Curved back hem for added protection
• Drawcord adjustable hem
• Insulatex heat reflective lining reflects heat back into the body ensuring maximum warmth and comfort
• Certified to EN ISO 20471 after 50x washes
• Quilt lined for thermal insulation
• Lightweight flexible HiVisTex Pro segmented reflective tape for increased visibility
• *Registered European Community Design
• Hook and loop cuffs for a secure fit
• Twin-stitched seams for extra durability
• Reflective trim for increased visibility and safety
• Easy grip pullers attached to all zips
• 40+ UPF rated fabric to block 98% of UV rays
• *Registered European Community Design
• 4 pockets for ample storage

Available in the below colours and sizes:

Colours: Yellow and Orange
Sizes: Small-3XL

Conforming to the below standard:

EN ISO 20471 Class 2
RIS 3279 TOM Issue 2 (Orange Only)
EN 343 Class 3:1 X WP 15,000mm
EN 342 0.323 (M².K/W), 2, X
ANSI/ISEA 107 TYPE R CLASS 2
ANSI/ISEA 107 TYPE P CLASS 2

More on EN ISO 20471 2013

EN ISO 20471 2013 specifies requirements for hi vis workwear clothing which is capable of visually signalling the user's presence. The hi vis workwear clothing is intended to provide visibility to the wearer in any light condition when viewed by operators of vehicles or other mechanized equipment during daylight conditions and under illumination of headlights in the dark.

The EN ISO 20471 2013 safety standards splits Hi Vis workwear types and groups them into three classes, with the classes dictating the minimum quantities of background and retro-reflective materials used.

CLASS 2 - Intermediate Protection Level of Hi Vis Workwear Clothing

Band of retro-reflective material shall not be less than 50mm wide.
Minimum background material 0.50m sq. Minimum retro-reflective material 0.13m sq.

Examples of Class 2 Hi-Vis products: Hi-Vis Sleeveless Vests

More on the BS EN 343:

BS EN 343 is a European standard for protective clothing also known as workwear that outlines a minimum level of workwear water resistance, this safety standard takes into consideration the full garment.

The BS EN 343 standard has two categories for testing:

Water Resistance - where they look at minimum, intermediate and high levels of rain protection.

Breathability – where they look at not known as breathable under EN343, intermediate and high level of breathability.

This standard will help you find the best waterproof workwear UK

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Here is a link to the Portwest high visibility workwear on the manufactures website.