Polyester 300D Oxford Fabric — Hi-Vis Orange Waterproof PU Coated, Flame Retardant (EN ISO 14116)

Product Introduction

When you develop high-visibility PPE for rail, utilities, construction, and emergency teams, the fabric must do more than look bright on day one. It must keep its high-visibility color characteristics, survive daily wear, and protect the wearer in bad weather—while also reducing risk in occasional brief flame contact scenarios.

This Polyester 300D Oxford Fabric is designed for that procurement reality. It combines a stable 300D Oxford woven base with a PU coating system for waterproof performance, and a flame-retardant (FR) coating package aligned with EN ISO 14116 limited flame spread requirements (for brief contact with small flames).

For buyers targeting UK rail visibility requirements, the hi-vis orange color can be specified with chromaticity/luminance references used in industry (commonly shown as β, x, y). A widely used reference set for hi-vis orange is β: 0.51, x: 0.57, y: 0.37.

Product Overview

1) Hi-vis orange designed for demanding field use

High-visibility clothing is only valuable if it stays conspicuous in real work environments—dirty job sites, wet weather, repeated laundering, and constant abrasion from tools and equipment. This fabric is built around a durable Oxford construction and positioned for workwear, rainwear, and PPE outer shells.

2) Waterproof PU coating for rain protection programs

Many PPE product lines must meet rain protection expectations (materials + seams + garment construction). This fabric uses a PU coating and is commonly paired with taped seams / seam-sealing strategies depending on the garment design.

3) Flame-retardant (FR) limited flame spread pathway (EN ISO 14116)

EN ISO 14116 focuses on limited flame spread performance to reduce the chance of clothing continuing to burn after brief contact with small flames—useful for industries where flame contact risk exists but is not the primary heat hazard.

Note: final compliance is determined by test results for the exact material construction (including coatings/finishes) and, when applicable, the finished garment system.

Key Specifications

Below are the commonly specified fields for this hi-vis FR waterproof 300D Oxford program (final spec confirmed on quotation / TDS):

• Material: 100% polyester

• Construction: 300D Oxford (woven)

• Color: Hi-vis orange

• Chromaticity & luminance factor: β: 0.51, x: 0.57, y: 0.37

• Coating/Finishing: Waterproof PU coating + FR (EN ISO 14116) coating package

• Waterproof performance (typical program level): 3000 mm water pressure (option-based)

• Breathability: available in program configurations depending on coating system and target standard

• Width (common): 150 cm

• Weight (program reference): 220 gsm

• Typical compliance targets (project-dependent): EN ISO 14116, EN 343 4:4, EN ISO 20471 / RIS TOM (as required by buyer and garment design)

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Standards & Compliance Notes

EN ISO 14116 — Limited Flame Spread

ISO describes ISO 14116 as specifying performance requirements for limited flame spread to reduce the possibility of clothing burning when in occasional and brief contact with small flames.
This standard is often used for protective clothing layers or materials where brief flame contact can occur, but where higher-level heat-and-flame protection standards may not be the target.

EN 343 — Protection Against Rain (Materials + Seams + Garment)

EN 343 addresses protective clothing against rain and wet weather, focusing on resistance to water penetration and water vapour resistance (breathability). The standard includes performance classes (commonly shown like 4:4 for high levels).
If your garment is targeting EN 343, your fabric selection should be paired with the right seam construction (tape/sealing), hardware choices, and pattern design.

RIS TOM (RIS-3279-TOM) — UK Rail Hi-Vis Orange Programs

For rail-side PPE in the UK, many buyers reference RIS-3279-TOM (often shortened in RFQs as “RIS TOM”), which is a railway industry hi-vis standard focusing on visibility requirements including color specifications.
If your customer is UK rail, provide your target requirements early so the color route and validation plan can be aligned.

Performance Advantages

Strong visibility story for premium PPE brands

• Hi-vis orange color specification can be documented with chromaticity/luminance references (β, x, y) to support buyer technical files.

• Suitable for garments designed to meet hi-vis clothing requirements (final compliance depends on garment design, reflective tape layout, and certified testing).

Rain protection that aligns with real working conditions

• Waterproof PU coating helps prevent water penetration through the fabric body.

• For EN 343 programs, the garment must also manage seams and closures—so we can support a development approach that considers fabric + seam method as one system.

Limited flame spread protection pathway

• EN ISO 14116 is designed to reduce the chance of clothing continuing to burn after brief flame contact.

• This is especially relevant for outer shells and workwear layers in mixed-hazard environments where occasional flame contact can occur.

Typical Applications

This fabric is commonly evaluated for:

• Hi-vis rainwear shells: jackets, trousers, coveralls, parkas

• Rail & roadside PPE outer layers (hi-vis orange programs)

• Industrial workwear requiring waterproof performance with limited flame spread considerations

• Emergency and utility fieldwear where visibility + foul-weather protection are essential

(Your final application suitability depends on your garment design and target certification path.)

Customization Options

For B2B brands, one “standard” rarely fits all. Typical development options include:

• Waterproof level tuning (coating weight / PU system selection)

• Handfeel tuning (softer garment drape vs firmer structured shell)

• Breathability targeting for EN 343 programs (fabric system + seam plan)

• FR performance planning aligned to EN ISO 14116 test requirements

• Color control & repeatability (lab dips, tolerance agreement, batch QC)

• Roll packing / labeling for production traceability (carton marks, barcodes, lot ID)

How to Request a Fast Quote

To receive an accurate quote quickly, please share:

1. End use (jacket shell / trouser / coverall / parka, etc.)

2. Target standard(s): EN ISO 14116, EN 343 class target, RIS TOM / EN ISO 20471 (if applicable)

3. Color requirement (hi-vis orange) + any buyer reference requirements

4. Target waterproof level and handfeel preference

5. Quantity per color + delivery window

6. Destination and packing/label requirements

Call to Action

If you’re developing hi-vis orange waterproof + FR workwear/rainwear, we can help you select the right PU/FR coating configuration and provide a production-ready quotation with a clear testing roadmap.

Contact Us for a Detailed Offer:
Company: Lean Textile Co., Ltd.
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FAQ

1) What does EN ISO 14116 cover?
It specifies performance requirements for limited flame spread to reduce the possibility of clothing burning after occasional brief contact with small flames.

2) Does “EN ISO 14116 fabric” mean the garment is certified?
Not automatically. Final compliance depends on the exact material construction and, where applicable, the finished garment design and third-party testing.

3) What does EN 343 4:4 mean in practice?
EN 343 evaluates rain protection using water penetration resistance and water vapour resistance; classes indicate performance levels. Many buyers target higher classes (like 4:4) for demanding rainwear programs.

4) What is “RIS TOM” and when is it required?
RIS-3279-TOM is a UK rail industry standard for high-visibility clothing; it includes stricter requirements for hi-vis orange programs used trackside.

5) What are the chromaticity/luminance references for the orange color?
A commonly used reference set shown for hi-vis orange is β: 0.51, x: 0.57, y: 0.37.

6) What waterproof level can you supply?
This program is commonly referenced around 3000 mm water pressure, and the coating system can be adjusted based on your end use and standard requirements.

7) Is the fabric breathable?
Breathability depends on the coating system and target EN 343 performance plan. Share your target and we’ll recommend the best construction route.

8) Can you provide test reports?
We can support documentation and coordinate third-party testing routes based on your required standards and buyer workflow.

9) Can you customize width/weight?
Common width is 150 cm, and program weights vary by coating package (reference weight shown as 220 gsm in this hi-vis FR program).

10) What information is most important for sampling?
Your target standards, required waterproof/breathability level, and the exact garment use case (outer shell vs reinforcement panels, etc.)—so we can match the right PU/FR system.