High Visibility ( Hi-Vis ) Clothing

We supply a full range of hi-vis clothing to fit with your workwear needs, so that your workforce is clearly seen.

Safety Standards

Our range of hi-vis clothing meets the strict requirements  High Visibility Standards.

STANDARD EXPLANATION

EN ISO 20471 – High Visibility

International standard for high visibility clothing – test methods and requirements for background fabric and retroreflective tape for use in high risk situations.

RIS-3279-TOM ISSUE 1- Railway Industry Standard

The Railway Industry Standard sets out the minimum specification for high visibility clothing in the railway industry. The standard refers to orange garments only.

ANSI/ISEA 107 – High Visibility

The American National Standard for high visibility safety apparel and headwear. The standard provides a uniform, authoritative guide for the design, performance specifications and use of high visibility and reflective apparel including vests, jackets, bib/coveralls, pants and harnesses.

EN 343 – Protection Against Rain
The European Standard that applies to garments worn in adverse weather conditions. It specifies the characteristics of protective clothing against the influence of foul weather, wind and cool above -5°C.

Quality Testing

Our success has always been based on our uncompromising standards.

Portwest check every roll of hi-vis fabric and reflective tape with specialised equipment.

This guarantees all our products achieve the EN ISO 20471 and RIS-3279-TOM standard.

Hi-Vis Reflective Tape Testing

We take pride in assuring customers that the HiVisTex™ retro reflective tape used is of the best quality. Additionally, it meets the EN ISO 20471 and RIS-3279-TOM standard. HiVisTex™ gives great performance in all weather conditions.

Every roll of reflective tape is tested to ensure that it meets the EN ISO 20471 and RIS-3279-TOM standard.