Portwest FR76 Flame Resistant High-Vis Polo Shirt

The Portwest FR76 Flame Resistant High-Vis Polo Shirt offers premium protection for workers in the rail industry, who need to be concerned about electrical arcs and electrostatic discharge as well as optimum visibility. The shirt is comfortable and breathable, and its inherent flame resistant qualities will not diminish with washing.

What Can the Flame Resistant High-Vis Polo Shirt Do to Help Me?

The shirt has several helpful features:

• High-Vis: The shirt features premium flame resistant reflective tape for visibility, and meets the stringent visibility requirements for the rail industry
• Flame Resistant: The shirt's flame resistant qualities will not diminish with washing
• Multi-Hazard: The shirt also offers protection against electrostatic discharge and arc flashes, and it is 100% metal free for optimum safety
• Comfortable: The fabric is lightweight and breathable, with excellent moisture management, and the cuffs are ribbed for warmth and comfort

The shirt is made from Modaflame HVO Knit, a high performance multi-hazard fabric which retains both its shape and its inherent flame resistant properties wear after wear. The shirt is 100% metal free for safety reasons.

Who Can Use the Portwest Flame Resistant Polo Shirt?

The Portwest shirt is ideal for those working in the railway industry. The shirt qualifies as extremely visible at a distance, and it offers excellent protection from potential hazards of railway work such as fire and electrical arcs.

Which Size Is Right for Me?

To find the correct size please measure the circumference of your chest as illustrated in the diagram below. Next establish your size with reference to the table and then select the appropriate option from the drop down menu at the top of the page. If you are between sizes we recommend choosing the larger.

What Certifications Does the Portwest Flame Resistant Shirt Receive?

The shirt has been thoroughly tested so that you can be totally certain of your safety at work.

• EN 11612:
  • A1: Limited flame spread
  • B1: Convective heat (scale 1-3)
  • C1: Radiant heat (scale 1 - 4)
  • F1: Contact heat (scale 1 - 3)
• EN 1149:
  • 5: Protects against electrostatic discharge in case of an explosion
• EN ISO 20471:
  • Class 3
• IEC 61482
  • Class 1
  • ATPV 6 Cal/CM² (HAF 71.7%)
• RIS-3279-TOM Issue 1
• ELIM testing in progress

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 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
• EN ISO 20471: This standard certifies whether an item of clothing is capable of visually signalling the user's presence, and assesses the durability of the high-vis qualities of the garment
• IEC 61482: This standard indicates the garment's ability to provide protection against the thermal hazards of an electrical arc
• RIS-3279-TOM: This standard determines whether a garment qualifies as suitably high-vis for working in the rail industry

The shirt qualifies as highly visible in low light conditions, and is suitable for wear while working in the rail industry. The polo shirt offers protection from electrostatic discharge and electrical arcs, as well as shielding the wearer from convective, radiant and contact heat.

Is Further Information Available on These Certifications?

If you would like to find out more about this topic we suggest you read our blog on Flame Resistant Standards: What Do I Need to Know? Or alternatively, if you are looking for information about electrical arc protection, please read our blog on Arc Flash Protection: What Do I Need to Know?

What Are the Key Features of the Flame Resistant High-Vis Polo Shirt?

• The inherent flame resistant qualities will not diminish with washing
• Premium sew on flame resistant reflective tape
• Complies with rail industry visibility requirements
• Ribbed cuffs for warmth and comfort
• Metal free for safety
• Retains shape wear after wear
• Fabric rated 50+ UPF to block 98% of UV rays

How Should I Care for the Polo Shirt?

• Wash at 40°C or below
• Do not bleach
• Do not tumble dry
• Drip dry
• Iron at low temperatures
• Do not dry clean

What Are the Technical Details of the Portwest Shirt?

• Shell Fabric: 66% Modacrylic, 32% Polyester, 2% Carbon Fibre 220g

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