Portwest BZ13 Orange Iona Bizweld Jacket

The reflective striping of the Portwest BZ13 Orange Iona Bizweld Jacket ensures that you're fully visible while working in hazardous conditions, and the extensive range of protective standards guarantees you'll be shielded from the hazards themselves. The jacket features several pockets for storage, and a concealed stud front opening for hassle-free access.

What Can the Orange Iona Bizweld Jacket Do for Me?

The jacket has several helpful features:

• Multi-Hazard Protection: Protection against molten metal, arc flashes and radiant, convective and contact heat
• Reflective Striping: Flame resistant reflective stripes on shoulders and arms for increased visibility
• Functional: Radio loops for easy radio clipping, concealed stud front for ease of access and stud adjustable cuffs for a secure fit
• Storage: Chest pockets with flaps and concealed mobile phone pocket for storage

Is the Jacket Available in Any Other Colours?

Yes, the jacket is also available in Navy.

Who Can Use the Portwest Iona Bizweld Jacket?

The Portwest jacket is designed for working environments in which flames, heat, molten metal and arc flashes are all potential hazards. The jacket's reflective striping means that it is also suitable for low light conditions, or work in the vicinity of moving machinery. Some of the careers and settings for which the jacket is suitable follow here:

• Oil and gas industry
• Ship building
• Factory work
• Warehouses
• Assembly
• Utilities

Which Size Is Right for Me?

To find the appropriate size for you please measure the circumference of your chest as illustrated in the diagram below. Then, with reference to the table, please select your size from the drop down menu at the top of the page.

What Certifications Has the BZ13 Jacket Received?

The Portwest jacket has undergone extensive testing, so you can be certain of your safety at work.

• EN 11612:
  • A1: Limited flame spread
  • A2: Limited flame spread, hemmed
  • B1: Convective heat (scale 1 - 3)
  • C1: Radiant heat (scale 1 - 4)
  • E2: Molten iron splash (scale 1 - 3)
  • F1: Contact heat (scale 1 - 3)
• EN ISO 11611
  • Class 1
  • A1
  • A2
• ASTM F1959/ F1959M - 12 ATPV = 11.2 cal/ cm² (HAF=80.4%)

What Do These Certifications Mean?

• EN 11612: This standard determines whether a garment offers protection against heat and flames, and whether this protection extends to convective, radiant or contact heat
• EN 11611: This standard shows whether an item of clothing is suitable for welding or similar tasks and will protect the wearer from heat and metal splashes
• ASTM F1959: This standard determines the arc rating of a garment, which is the amount of energy needed to pass through the fabric to cause a second or third degree burn

The jacket has an ARC2 arc flash protection rating and will attenuate 80.4% of the resulting heat in the event of an electrical arc. The jacket provides certified class 1 welding protection, as well as adequately defending the wearer from radiant, convective and contact heat.

Is Further Information Available on These Certifications?

If you would like to find out more about the standards mentioned here please read one of our blogs on the subject:

• Flame Resistant Standards: What Do I Need to Know?
• Arc Flash Protection: What Do I Need to Know?

What Are the Key Features of the Bizweld Jacket?

• Chest pockets and concealed mobile phone pocket for storage
• Sew on flame resistant reflective tape for increased visibility
• Stud adjustable cuffs for a secure fit
• Concealed stud front for ease of access
• Radio loops for easy clipping of a radio
• Fabric blocks 98% of UV rays
• OEKO-Tex certified as free from harmful chemicals

How Should I Care for the Portwest Jacket?

• Wash at temperatures of 30°C or below
• Do not bleach
• Do not tumble dry
• Iron at medium temperatures
• Do not dry clean

What Are the Technical Details of the Iona Jacket?

• Shell Fabric: 100% cotton, flame resistant finish 330g

What Documentation Is Available?

Conformity Statement

Delivery

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UK Delivery Charges

Certain orders delivered to the UK are subject to a delivery charge; refer to the table below for more information. Please note that all values are listed exclusive of VAT.