Class E Hi-Vis Rain Pants
Reptyle R3GW hi-vis rain pants provide lower-body rainwear with a lime background and two horizontal reflective stripes around each leg. The 150-denier polyurethane-coated polyester fabric, elastic drawstring waist and snap ankle closures suit outdoor work in wet weather. Available in M–5XL, these Class E pants are listed under ASA SKU S480.
Key Features
- Coated polyester construction for rainwear use.
- Two reflective bands around each lower leg.
- Elastic waist with drawstring adjustment.
- Snap closures adjust the ankle openings.
- Seven sizes from medium through 5XL.
Applications
Cordova lists construction, agriculture, municipal work, utilities, landscaping and transportation among the applications. Select the complete clothing combination for the worksite, including any required upper-body visibility. Rain pants alone do not meet every workplace clothing requirement.
Understand the Class E Rating
Class E identifies supplemental high-visibility apparel. These pants are not a standalone Class 3 garment. Cordova states that R3GW pants can be combined with a Class 2 or Class 3 jacket to form a Class 3 ensemble.
Check the classification labels on both garments and follow your workplace visibility requirements. Keep the reflective bands exposed during use; clothing, mud or equipment covering them can reduce their usefulness. Reflective material needs an external light source and does not produce its own light.
Fit Over Your Work Clothing
Check sizing while wearing the clothing you expect to use underneath. Allow room to bend, step and kneel without pulling at the waist or restricting movement. Adjust the drawstring to hold the pants in place, then set the ankle snaps around your footwear.
Check the leg length with your work boots on. Hems should not drag underfoot or interfere with walking. Avoid choosing a larger size solely for extra room without checking the resulting length and waist fit.
Inspection and Care
Inspect the fabric, reflective tape and closures before each shift. Look for tears, damaged tape and worn areas that could affect coverage. Follow the garment label for cleaning and storage instructions; do not assume another rainwear model has the same care requirements.
This listing does not establish chemical-splash, flame-resistant or arc-rated protection. Choose separately documented clothing when those hazards are present. No breathability or numerical water-resistance rating is specified here.
Manufacturer Reference
Review the Cordova R3GW specification sheet (PDF) for construction and sizing information.
The linked sheet includes a waist chart but does not provide a 5XL measurement. Confirm that waist size before ordering rather than extending the smaller size ranges or using measurements from a different manufacturer.
Compare other rain pants and bibs for different coverage needs.
FAQ: Cordova R3GW
Do these include a jacket?
No. This listing is for pants.
Is S480 the manufacturer model?
No. S480 is ASA’s SKU; Cordova’s model is R3GW.
Are the ankles adjustable?
Yes, with snap closures.
What adjusts the waist?
An elastic waistband and drawstring.
