Portwest FR601 Orange Arc Flame Retardant Jacket

Lightweight, breathable, stretchy, and above all, protective, the Portwest FR601 Orange Arc Flame Retardant Jacket is a high-performance safety work jacket designed for protection against various hazardous environments. Tested and certified to various EN standards, the Portwest FR601 shields against, flames, heat, arc flash, and electrostatic discharge for safe working.

Hazard Protection

The Portwest FR601 Orange Flame Retardant Jacket offers protection against arc flashes, radiant, convective and contact heat, as well as shielding the wearer from welding related hazards such as splashes of molten metal.

Flame Resistant and ​Anti-Static Jacket

The jacket is constructed from the inherently flame resistant and anti-static fabric Bizflame Plus. The innovative material offers excellent durability, and the cotton fibres make it soft and comfortable to the touch. For a full list of the materials of this jacket please see the bottom of the page.

How Durable is the Portwest FR601 Fire Resistant Jacket?

Interwoven with 1% carbon fibres, the Portwest FR601 Work Safety Jacket has excellent tear and tensile strength for durability. Carbon fibres generally have excellent tensile properties, low densities, high thermal and chemical stabilities, good thermal and electrical conductivities, and excellent creep resistance.

How Comfortable is the Portwest FR601 Orange Flame Resistant Jacket?

The Portwest FR601 Orange jacket has been designed not only with worker safety in mind, but also with the comfort and breathability of the worker in mind. The jacket features innovative stretch panelling in key movement areas for easy freedom of movement whilst on the job. Another key benefit of this jacket is that it features back vents on the its upper and lower back, ensuring total breathability.

Who Can Use the Portwest Heat Resistant Jacket?

This Portwest jacket is designed for wear in environments where there is a risk of flames, heat and welding related hazards such as molten metal splashes. Thanks to its anti-static properties the jacket is also suitable for settings where there is a risk of a build-up of static charge leading to an explosion or an electric shock.

Some suitable environments and professions to wear the Portwest FR601 include:

• Petrochemical refineries
• Sheet metal workers
• Mechanics
• Engineers
• Assembly
• Electricians
• Construction

Which Size Portwest Work Jacket Is Right for Me?

To find the correct size for you please measure yourself around the chest as illustrated in the image below, then find the corresponding size with reference to the table. Next please select this size from the drop-down menu at the top of the page.

What Certifications Has the Portwest FR601 Jacket Received?

The Portwest FR601 Jacket has been rigorously tested so that you can be certain of your absolute 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 (1-3)
  • F1: Contact heat (scale 1 - 3)
• EN ISO 11611:
  • Class 1
  • A1
  • A2
• EN 1149:
  • 5: Protects against electrostatic discharge in case of an explosion
• IEC 61482-2 IEC 61482-1-1 ELIM 9 CAL/CM²

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
• EN 1149-5: This standard demonstrates whether a garment protects against electrostatic discharge in environments such as petrochemical refineries where there is a risk of explosion
• IEC 61482-2: This is the overall standard covering protective clothing against thermal arc hazards and electric arc

The Portwest FR601 jacket is certified to EN ISO 11611 CLASS 1, which is designed for lower hazard welding applications. The jacket will shield you 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?
• Anti-Static Workwear: What Do I Need to Know?

Is the FR601 Portwest Jacket Available in another Colour?

Yes, the FR601 Portwest Jacket is also available in navy.

What Are the Key Features of the FR601 Portwest Jacket?

• 100% metal free work jacket protect against heat, flames, electrostatic discharge, and arc flash
• Innovative stretch panelling provides freedom of movement
• Hook and loop cuffs allow for a secure fit at the at the wrists
• Sew on flame resistant industrial wash tape
• Radio loops allow for easy clipping of radio
• Back vents on upper and lower back for maximum breathability
• 5 pockets stores personal belongings an essentials
• Includes sleeve pocket
• Two-way zip for quick and easy access
• Adjustable cuffs for wearer comfort
• Reflective trims offer some visibility in low light
• UV protection fabric blocks out 98% of UV rays
• CE certified and UKCA marked
• CE-CAT III

How Should I Care for the Portwest Flame Retardant Jacket?

• Wash at temperatures of 60°C or below
• Do not bleach
• Tumble dry at low settings
• Iron max 150°C
• Do not dry clean

Technical Specifications

Materials:

• Shell Fabric: Bizflame Plus: 99% Cotton, 1% Carbon Fibre 210g
• Contrast Fabric: Bizflame Plus Stretch: 97% Cotton, 2% Elastane, 1% Carbon Fibre

Conformity Statement

• Click here to view the declaration of conformity statement for this product

Delivery

This item will be dispatched by Royal Mail, DPD courier or UPS courier.

The estimated delivery time for this item is usually displayed at the top of the page before adding the product to your basket. For products marked "In Stock Now", these will normally be dispatched either on the same day (if placed before 14:00 on a working day) or the next working day.

Please contact our Customer Care Team on 020 7501 0598 for an up to the minute delivery expectation for this product.

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.