Cotton-Rich Class 2 Visibility for Warm, Active Work
The Portwest T181 PW3 Cotton Comfort hi-vis T-shirt combines segmented reflective tape with a 55% cotton, 45% polyester knit. This yellow/black short-sleeve work shirt is listed to ANSI/ISEA 107 Type R Class 2 and Type P Class 2. ASA SKU S311 offers sizes S through 4X.
HiVisTex Pro heat-applied tape flexes with the garment. Moisture-wicking fabric, side vents, a crew neck, and a chest pocket support everyday wear for crews working around vehicles and equipment. Select this shirt when the workplace requires its documented visibility classification.
Quick Buying Details
Key Features
- Cotton-rich knit construction.
- Flexible reflective segments.
- Moisture-wicking fabric.
- Side vents and crew neck.
- Chest storage pocket.
Common Uses and Applications
- Road and utility crews.
- Municipal maintenance.
- Construction support.
- Warehouse yards.
- Transportation operations.
Visibility Standards and OSHA
Portwest lists ANSI/ISEA 107 Type R Class 2, Type P Class 2, and EN ISO 20471 Class 2 for T181. Confirm the supplied garment label and employer requirements before use. Do not apply the orange-only railway claim to this yellow/black shirt.
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132 addresses workplace hazard assessment and PPE selection in general industry. For construction flaggers, OSHA 1926.201(a) requires warning garments and flagging practices to conform to the incorporated MUTCD provisions. These rules do not constitute OSHA approval of this shirt.
Class 2 is not suitable for every traffic task. Follow the site’s required type and class; adding another reflective garment does not automatically establish a Class 3 ensemble. Keep reflective areas visible rather than covered by outer layers.
Care, Fit, and Replacement
Choose a size that allows normal reaching and bending. Follow the sewn-in care label. Portwest specifies washing at up to 40°C, no bleach, no tumble drying, drip line drying, no ironing, and no dry cleaning. The listed maximum is 50 washes, not a guaranteed service life.
Inspect fabric and tape before use. Replace garments earlier when damage, fading, or permanent contamination reduces visibility. This shirt has no claimed flame-resistant or arc rating. Cotton content and UPF protection do not establish those protections.
Compare other hi-vis safety shirts when sleeve coverage, fabric, or classification differs from your requirements. Use the size chart before ordering a crew assortment, and confirm each worker’s fit.
Manufacturer Documentation
Portwest T181 yellow/black product datasheet (PDF). Retain the model and color specification when arranging repeat orders.
FAQ
- Is this shirt entirely cotton? No. It combines 55% cotton with 45% polyester.
- Does it have a pocket? Yes, one chest pocket.
- Is it Class 3? No. T181 is listed as Class 2.
- Does UPF cover exposed arms? No. Short sleeves leave skin uncovered.
- Can it replace heat precautions? No. Moisture management does not replace a workplace heat program.
- Must I wait fifty washes to replace it? No. Replace it sooner if condition compromises visibility.
