Portwest FR08 Jacket: Bizflame™ Ultra Engineering, Superior Electrical Protection, and ATEX Shielding for Heavy Industry

The FR08 is a high-performance technical garment designed specifically for the most hostile conditions on offshore platforms and large-scale onshore operations. Constructed with advanced Bizflame™ Ultra fabric (80% Cotton, 19% Polyester, 1% Carbon Fiber, 340g), this jacket offers an unmatched balance of extreme durability and multi-hazard safety. Its completely non-magnetic and nickel-free architecture positions it as a critical safety tool for environments with explosion risk (ATEX), where every garment component must be intrinsically safe.

Critical Operational Capabilities

• Bizflame™ Ultra Industrial Shielding System: Provides proactive protection certified under EN ISO 11612 against flames, convective heat, radiation, molten metal splashes (E2), and contact heat. Its ability to withstand aggressive industrial washes (75°C) and tunnel drying ensures an extended lifespan under the most rigorous maintenance conditions.
• Elite Arc Flash Protection: With high-level thermal protection capacity (ATPV 13 cal/cm² and 16 cal/cm²) certified under IEC 61482-2 and ASTM F1959, the FR08 represents the safety standard for technicians operating near high-voltage systems, drastically minimizing the risk of thermal injuries.
• Professional-Oriented Technical Functionality: Designed for field operability: incorporates radio attachment loops, 5 high-capacity pockets, adjustable cuffs/waist for an ergonomic seal, and a UPF 40+ rating that blocks 98% of UV radiation, protecting personnel during extended outdoor shifts.

Technical Structural Details

• Base Material: Bizflame™ Ultra fabric (80% Cotton, 19% Polyester, 1% Carbon Fiber, 340g).
• International Certifications: EN ISO 11612 (A1+A2, B1, C1, E2, F1), IEC 61482-2, ASTM F1959 (ATPV 13/16 cal/cm²).
• Tactical Configuration: Non-magnetic construction (nickel-free and ferrous metal-free), flame-resistant reflective tape suitable for industrial washing, external regulatory compliance label, and optimized design for use with welding equipment.
• Operational Stability: Textile engineering designed to maintain physical integrity and protective properties after multiple decontamination cycles and heavy use, always guaranteeing maximum reliability in the field.