Portwest S478 Hi-Vis T-Shirt
- Product Code: S478
Portwest S478 Hi-Vis T-Shirt - Class 2
The Portwest S478 is an affordable high-visibility T-shirt for construction sites, logistics and other tasks requiring visible workwear. Its lightweight 150 g/m² BirdEye polyester fabric is breathable, moisture-wicking and quick-drying. The shirt is particularly suitable for project-based operations, staffing companies and temporary site work requiring a cost-effective Class 2 high-visibility garment.
Key Features
- EN ISO 20471 Class 2 high-visibility garment
- Lightweight and breathable 150 g/m² BirdEye mesh fabric
- Moisture-wicking polyester helps keep the skin drier
- Quick-drying and easy-clean material
- Sewn-on reflective tape improves wearer visibility
- Generous fit allows comfortable movement
- Taped neck seam improves wearing comfort
- Classic crew neck
- UPF 40+ fabric filters 97% of UV radiation according to the manufacturer
Applications
The Portwest S478 is suitable for construction sites, logistics, warehouse work, industrial environments, maintenance and installation tasks. Its affordable basic construction makes it a practical option for staffing services, short-term employment, visitor clothing and temporary projects.
Safety and Compliance
When worn on its own, the Portwest S478 meets EN ISO 20471 Class 2 requirements. It forms a Class 3 high-visibility ensemble only when worn together with Portwest TX71 trousers. The product is CE and UKCA marked. According to the manufacturer, its EN ISO 20471 classification is retained for more than 50 wash cycles when the shirt is maintained in accordance with the supplied washing instructions.
Suitability should be checked against the workplace risk assessment and site-specific clothing requirements. The S478 shirt must not be treated as a Class 3 garment when worn on its own.
Technical Specifications
- Product model: Portwest S478
- Product type: short-sleeve high-visibility T-shirt
- Material: 100% polyester
- Fabric construction: BirdEye mesh
- Fabric weight: 150 g/m²
- Reflective material: sewn-on reflective tape
- Fit: generous fit
- Colour: red
- Sizes: S-3XL
- Standard: EN ISO 20471
- Shirt classification: Class 2
- S478 and TX71 combination: Class 3
- ANSI/ISEA 107: Type R Class 2 and Type P Class 2
- Markings: CE and UKCA
- Availability: from 7 days after ordering
