Portwest S497 Sealtex Ultra Bib & Brace

Portwest S497 Bib and Brace Overview:

The Portwest S497 Sealtex Ultra Bib & Brace is a high quality waterproof overall designed for use in wet and dirty environments. Made from Sealtex Ultra, a highly durable and breathable fabric, this bib and brace is ideal for workers in a range of industries, including construction, agriculture, and manufacturing.

The bib and brace features adjustable straps, allowing for a comfortable fit for workers of all sizes. The elasticated waistband and ankle cuffs ensure a secure fit, helping to keep the wearer dry and protected in even the harshest weather conditions.

With its welded seams and waterproof fabric, the Portwest S497 Sealtex Ultra Bib & Brace offers excellent protection against the elements, keeping the wearer dry and comfortable even in heavy rain or snow. The lightweight and flexible fabric also makes this bib and brace easy to move in, allowing for freedom of movement and flexibility on the job.

The Portwest S497 Sealtex Ultra Bib & Brace is designed with practicality in mind, with multiple pockets for storage, including a chest pocket, a rule pocket, and a back pocket. This ensures that workers have easy access to the tools and equipment they need on the job.

Features and benefits:

• Waterproof with welded seams to prevent water penetration
• Breathable and windproof fabric with mechanical stretch properties
• Extremely water resistant fabric finish, water beads away from fabric surface
• Concealed chest pocket
• Stud adjustable hems for a secure fit
• Adjustable straps with durable buckle closure
• Back elastic for ease of movement
• Heat applied reflective tape for added visibility
• Made of durable breathable, windproof and water resistant fabric
• CE certified
• 40+ UPF rated fabric to block 98% of UV rays

Conforming to the below standards:

EN ISO 20471 Class 2
EN 343 Class 3:2 X WP 5,000mm, MVP 3,000g/m²/24hrs

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

Here is a link to the Portwest Hi Vis Bib and Brace on the manufactures website.

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