Portwest MV35 Modaflame High-Vis Flame Resistant Jacket
The Portwest MV35 Modaflame High-Vis Flame Resistant Jacket offers protection from a wide range of hazards, including flames, electrical arcs, chemical splashes and welding related dangers. The jacket is suitable for railway work due to its high visibility, and you can also rely on its comfort and durability.
What Can the Modaflame High-Vis Flame Resistant Jacket Do to Help Me?
The jacket has several helpful features:
- Flame Resistant: The jacket is protective against radiant, convective and contact heat, and the flame resistant qualities will not diminish with washing, the jacket also offers class 2 welding protection
- High-Visibility: The reflective tape and bright orange colour means the jacket qualifies as highly visible enough for railway workers
- Chemical Protection: The jacket offers protection against chemical splashes
- Electrical Arc Protection: The jacket offers protection against electric arcs
- Functional: Stain resistant fabric finish for easy cleaning, durable zips, radio loops for easy clipping of radio, concealed mobile phone pocket, hook and loop cuffs for secure fit
The jacket is made from Modaflame HVO Woven, an inherently flame-resistant and anti-static fabric that also conforms to hi-visibility standards. The fabric uses advanced technology to provide protection in a multi-risk environment.
Who Can Use the Portwest Flame Resistant Jacket?
The Portwest Jacket is suitable for many different hazardous environments as it offers protection from electrical arcs, chemical splashes and heat and flames, as well as qualifying as high visibility. The jacket is suitable for dangerous jobs such as welding, railway work and the offshore industry.
Which Size Is Right For Me?
To find the right size for you please measure the circumference of your chest as illustrated in the diagram below. With reference to the table you can then determine which is the correct size and select it from the drop down menu at the top of the page. If you are between sizes we recommend choosing the larger.
Size | Chest Measurement (centimetres) |
Small | 92 - 96cm |
Medium | 100 - 104cm |
Large | 108 - 112cm |
Extra Large | 116 - 124cm |
XX-Large | 128 - 132cm |
XXX-Large | 136 - 140cm |
What Certifications Does the Modaflame Jacket Receive?
- EN 11612:
- A1: Limited flame spread
- A2: Limited flame spread, hemmed
- 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 11611:
- EN ISO 20471:
- IEC 61482
- Class 1 IEC 2: Protective clothing against thermal hazards of an electrical arc
- EN 13034;
- ELIM testing in progress
- RIS-3279-TOM Issue 1
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
- 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
- RIS-3279-TOM: This standard determines whether a garment qualifies as suitably high-vis for working in the rail industry
- EN 13034: This standard refers to a garment's ability to protect against spatters from dangerous liquid chemicals
- IEC 61482: This standard indicates the garment's ability to provide protection against the thermal hazards of an electrical arc
The Portwest jacket qualifies as protective against convective, radiant and contact heat, as well as metal splashes and other dangers associated with welding. The jacket provides adequate defence from electrostatic discharge in case of an explosion, as well as protecting against spatters from dangerous liquid chemicals and the thermal hazards of an electric arc. The jacket has been certified as high-visibility, meeting the rigorous standards required by the railway industry.
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?
What Are the Key Features of the Modaflame High-Vis Flame Resistant Jacket?
- The jacket's inherent flame resistant qualities will not diminish with washing
- Sew on flame resistant industrial wash tape
- Class 2 welding protection
- Offers full protection against radiant, convective and contact heat
- Texpel stain resistant finish repels dirt and stains
- Durable, strong and long lasting brass zip
- Concealed mobile phone pocket
- Hook and loop cuffs for a secure fit
- Radio loops for easy clipping of a radio
How Should I Care for the Jacket?
- Wash at 40°C or below
- Do not bleach
- Tumble dry at low temperatures
- Drip dry
- Iron at low temperatures
- Do not dry clean
What Are the Technical Details of the Jacket?
- Shell Fabric: 61% Modacrylic, 18% Viscose, 15% Polyester, 5% Aramid, 1% Carbon Fibre 300g
Conformity Statement
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