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Portwest Hard Hat Visor Holder PS58
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Portwest Height Endurance Visor PA03
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Hi-Vis Certified for Public Safety Work
ANSI/ISEA 107 sorts hi-vis garments by type, and Type P is the one written for public safety responders, while Type R covers roadway workers. Portwest certifies many of its vests and jackets to both. The US387 public safety vest has a 5-point breakaway system that releases at the side seams, shoulder seams and center front if it gets snagged, plus mic tabs and a cell phone pocket. For cold, wet calls, the UH440 rain jacket and PW369 parka are Type R and Type P Class 3.
US387 Public Safety VestType R & P Class 2, 5-point breakaway
C470 Band and Brace VestType R & P Class 2, certified after 50 washes
UH440 Rain Traffic JacketType R & P Class 3, waterproof
PW369 Winter ParkaType R & P Class 3, insulatedNot every Class 3 item is Type P. The Kobuk US382 and Aurora US373 sleeved vests and the S191 long sleeve tee are certified Type R Class 3 only, and Iona, Day-Vis and US390 styles are not ANSI certified. If your agency specifies Type P, check the listing. Compare Portwest gear.
Which Portwest Gear Is Right for You?
Popular Portwest styles side by side, with the ratings Portwest lists for each. Click a name to see colors and sizes.
| Style | Type | Rating | Fabric / build | Highlights |
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| US387 Public Safety Vest | Hi-vis vest | ANSI/ISEA 107 Type R & P Class 2 | MeshAir Pro polyester mesh, 3 oz | 5-point breakaway; mic tabs; cell phone pocket |
| C470 Band and Brace Vest | Hi-vis vest | ANSI/ISEA 107 Type R & P Class 2 | Polyester warp knit, 3.5 oz | Classic band-and-brace tape; hook and loop front |
| US382 Kobuk Breakaway Vest | Hi-vis vest, short sleeve | ANSI/ISEA 107 Type R Class 3 | MeshAir Pro mesh with knit contrast | 5-point breakaway; 4 pockets; mic tabs |
| UMV21 Modaflame FR Mesh Vest | FR hi-vis vest | ANSI/ISEA 107 Type R & P Class 2; NFPA 70E; ATPV 5.1 cal/cm² | Modacrylic/cotton mesh, 5.5 oz | Wear over CAT-rated clothing only; FR reflective tape |
| UH440 Rain Traffic Jacket | Hi-vis rain jacket | ANSI/ISEA 107 Type R & P Class 3 | PVC-coated polyester, 6 oz | Sealed seams; pack-away hood; pairs with H441 Class E pants |
| PW367 PW3 5-in-1 Jacket | Hi-vis winter jacket | ANSI/ISEA 107 Type R & P Class 3 | Breathable 300D polyester Oxford | Waterproof shell plus zip-in jacket; 10 pockets; mic tabs |
| S191 Pocket T-Shirt L/S | Hi-vis shirt | ANSI/ISEA 107 Type R Class 3 | Polyester bird eye knit, 4.5 oz | Moisture wicking; UPF 40+; Regular and Tall |
| FR89 Bizflame 88/12 FR Shirt | FR work shirt | NFPA 2112; NFPA 70E CAT 2; ATPV 8.2 cal/cm² | 88% cotton / 12% nylon, 7 oz | FR for the life of the garment; Regular and Tall |
| FR54 Bizflame Denim Flex Jean | FR jeans | NFPA 2112; NFPA 70E CAT 2; ATPV 14 cal/cm² | 98% cotton / 2% elastane denim, 10 oz | Stretch denim; wide leg fits over boots |
| UBIZ8 Bizweld Taped FR Coverall | FR coverall | NFPA 2112; NFPA 70E; ATPV 11.2 cal/cm² | 100% cotton, 9.5 oz | FR reflective tape; two-tier knee pad pockets |
| A780 Arc Grip Glove | Arc flash / cut glove | ANSI/ISEA 105 Cut A4; ASTM F2675 Level 2; ATPV 9.5 cal/cm² | FR aramid liner, neoprene palm | Contact heat protection; 13 gauge |
| A665 Cut E13 Nitrile Glove | Cut resistant glove | ANSI/ISEA 105 Cut A6; abrasion level 6 | HPPE, steel and glass fiber liner; nitrile palm | Grip in wet and dry; palm dipped |
| PS54 Endurance Plus Hard Hat | Hard hat | ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 Type I, Class E | Unvented ABS shell | 6-point textile suspension; wheel ratchet; chin strap |
| FW69 Steelite Ultra Hiker | Safety boot | ASTM F2413 I/C, PR, SD35, SR | Full grain leather; steel toe | 360-degree rubber chassis for ankle support |
Ratings are as Portwest lists them for each style. Portwest FR clothing is industrial FR, not NFPA 1971 or NFPA 1977 firefighting gear.
Portwest Men's Garment Size Chart
Portwest sizes its clothing by body measurement, not garment measurement. Measure your chest at the fullest point and your waist where you wear your pants, then find the size that matches. Use chest size for jackets, coveralls, shirts, hoodies and vests, and waist size for pants.
| Portwest size | Chest (in.) | Waist (in.) |
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| XXS | 28 - 30 | 22 - 24 |
| XS | 32 - 34 | 26 - 28 |
| S | 36 - 38 | 30 - 32 |
| M | 40 - 41 | 33 - 34 |
| L | 42 - 44 | 36 - 38 |
| XL | 46 - 48 | 40 - 41 |
| XXL (2XL) | 50 - 52 | 42 - 44 |
| Portwest size | Chest (in.) | Waist (in.) |
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| 3XL | 54 - 55 | 46 - 47 |
| 4XL | 56 - 58 | 48 - 50 |
| 5XL | 60 - 64 | 52 - 55 |
| 6XL | 65 - 67 | 56 - 60 |
| 7XL | 69 - 73 | Not listed |
| 8XL | 74 - 77 | Not listed |
More sizing tips
- Portwest says its garments are sized to suit your body while allowing for comfort and ease of movement. Fit varies by style, so check each listing.
- Tall fit is for a body height of 6'0" to 6'4" (33" leg), Regular for 5'7" to 5'11" (31" leg) and Short for 5'3" to 5'6" (29" leg).
- Band and brace vests such as the C470 come in paired sizes (S/M, L/XL and up) with a generous fit. Safety boots are sold in EU sizes; see the size menu on each boot.
- Wrong size? Exchanges are simple with our easy 30-day returns.
Portwest FAQ
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Who makes Portwest workwear?
Portwest is a family-owned workwear, safetywear and PPE company. Charles Hughes started it in 1904 in Westport, Ireland, and the Hughes family still owns and runs it. Portwest owns factories in Bangladesh, Myanmar and Ethiopia and has a sales office in the USA.
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Is Portwest hi-vis ANSI certified?
Most of it is. Portwest certifies its hi-vis vests, shirts, jackets and rainwear to ANSI/ISEA 107 Class 2, Class 3 or Class E, and many styles stay certified after 50 washes. The Iona and Day-Vis lines and the US390 economy vest are enhanced-visibility items, not ANSI certified, so don't use them where an ANSI garment is required.
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Which Portwest safety vest is best for police, fire and EMS?
For traffic scenes, choose a vest certified to ANSI/ISEA 107 Type P, the public safety type. The US387 public safety vest is Type R and Type P Class 2 with a 5-point breakaway system, mic tabs and a cell phone pocket. The C470 band and brace vest is also Type R and Type P Class 2. The Kobuk US382 and Aurora US373 sleeved vests are Type R Class 3 only.
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Is Portwest FR clothing NFPA certified?
Portwest's Bizflame 88/12, Bizflame Denim Flex and Bizweld garments are rated to NFPA 2112 for flash fire and NFPA 70E for arc flash, and each lists its arc rating (ATPV). This is industrial FR workwear, not NFPA 1971 structural turnout gear or NFPA 1977 wildland gear. The Bizflame Knit FR01 and FR02 tops list an ATPV of 12 cal/cm² but no NFPA 2112 rating.
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What cut levels do Portwest gloves have?
Portwest rates its cut gloves to ANSI/ISEA 105, from A1 grip gloves up to the A6 A665 and the A9 CT69. The A780 Arc Grip pairs ANSI Cut A4 with arc flash Level 2 protection (ATPV 9.5 cal/cm²), and the A721 adds ANSI/ISEA 138 Level 2 impact protection. Most of our Portwest glove names include the cut level.
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How does Portwest sizing run?
Portwest sizes its clothing by body measurement: a 42 to 44 inch chest is a Large in jackets and shirts, and a 36 to 38 inch waist is a Large in pants. Many shirts, coveralls and pants also come in Tall fit for people 6'0" to 6'4". Portwest safety boots are sold in EU sizes.
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Are Portwest hard hats rated for electrical work?
Some are. The PS54 Endurance Plus, PS53 Height Endurance and PS56 are ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 Type I Class E, for electrical work. Vented full brim hats such as the PW52 are Class C, which gives no electrical protection, and the PS82 Height Endurance Expert C is a Type II Class C helmet. AirTech bump caps are not hard hats and only guard against bumps.
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Where can I buy Portwest workwear and PPE?
You can buy Portwest at The Public Safety Store, For the Brave Behind the Badge, a firefighter-owned store and an authorized Portwest dealer. We carry Portwest hi-vis vests and rainwear, FR workwear, gloves, hard hats, eyewear, hearing protection and safety boots. Every order is backed by our price match guarantee and easy 30-day returns.