Pulsar Protect 7-in-1 Hi Vis Yellow Storm Coat and Body Warmer P487 - Rail and Construction

Pulsar Protect 7-in-1 Hi Vis Yellow Storm Coat and Body Warmer P487 

The Pulsar Protect P487 is the hi-vis yellow version of Pulsar's 7-in-1 storm coat system, the same serious all-weather construction and infrastructure outerwear as the orange PR497, built around the same seven-configuration layering system, and certified to the same EN ISO 20471 Class 3 and EN343 Class 4 standards.

Hi-vis yellow is the most widely used colour across UK construction sites, highways works, and general outdoor infrastructure. It is the default specification for the majority of construction site hi-vis requirements and the colour most procurement teams reach for when specifying general workforce workwear. For environments where orange is not specifically required, and where the preference is for the standard yellow that covers the broadest range of UK site requirements, the P487 delivers everything the PR497 does without the rail-specific orange colour code.

Seven wearing configurations mean the P487 adapts to the conditions rather than asking the wearer to make do with a single fixed setup. Cold dry morning, body warmer alone. Rain arrives, add the storm coat outer. Temperature rises mid-shift, vent the underarms and unzip the bottom of the 2-way fastening without removing the coat. End of shift, reverse the body warmer to grey for the commute home. The system works because it was designed as a system from the start, with an interactive zip that connects both components and attachment points at the cuff and back of the neck that keep everything in place during active site work.

The P487 shares the same construction, certifications, and feature set as the PR497 with one difference, colour. Hi-vis yellow rather than hi-vis orange. The RIS-3279 rail standard applies to the orange version only, as Network Rail specifies orange for lineside workers. For construction, highways, and general outdoor infrastructure work where yellow is the correct or preferred colour, the P487 is the correct choice. Everything else, the EN343 Class 4 waterproofing, the EN ISO 20471 Class 3 certification, the recycled polyester construction, the 25 wash cycle durability, and all twelve features of the storm coat and body warmer, is identical.

Key Features

• EN ISO 20471:2013+A1:2016 Class 3 storm coat: The highest visibility class under the standard. Confirms the storm coat provides the minimum background material, retroreflective material, and combined performance area required for Class 3 hi-vis workwear, the level required for the majority of UK construction site, highways, and infrastructure applications.

• EN343:2019 Class 4 waterproofing: Class 4 is the top waterproof classification under EN343, confirmed by independent testing. Combined with the DWR treatment on the outer face, double Velcro storm flap, and neoprene inner cuffs, this is a coat built for sustained wet weather rather than an occasional shower.

• 2-layer recycled polyester construction: The outer face is 2-layer 100% recycled polyester with PU coating. The lining is 100% recycled polyester. Recycled content supports sustainability and ESG reporting requirements on public sector and principal contractor procurement frameworks.

• YKK 2-way zip concealed by double Velcro storm flap: YKK is the industry benchmark for zip reliability. The 2-way fastening allows the coat to be vented from the bottom without fully opening. The double Velcro storm flap prevents driving rain from penetrating through the zip channel, the most common failure point in cheaper waterproof jackets.

• Large external bellowed pockets with separate hand warmer pockets: The bellowed side pockets provide genuine storage for site equipment, tools, and documents. The separate hand warmer pockets keep hands warm between tasks without competing for space with stored items.

• Neoprene inner cuffs with Velcro adjustment: Neoprene seals against the wrist, preventing wind and rain from running down the arm inside the sleeve. The Velcro adjustment tab allows the fit to be tightened over gloves without removing them.

• Chin guard: The jacket zips up over the lower face to keep chin and jaw protected from driving rain and wind, a small feature that makes a significant difference during prolonged exposure to bad weather.

• Nordic design detachable lined hood: The hood is fully lined, features a drawstring for adjustment, and detaches completely when not needed. When detached it packs away inside the collar rather than hanging loose and catching on equipment.

• Microfleece collar: The microfleece collar adds comfort against the neck during extended wear and provides additional insulation at the collar opening when the chin guard is not deployed.

• Flip-out ID window: The body warmer includes a flip-out clear ID wallet, keeping identification accessible at site access points without removing the garment.

• Sewn-on solid reflective tape: All reflective tape is stitched rather than bonded. Sewn-on tape is more durable through wash cycles and site use. Certified to 25 wash cycles under EN ISO 20471.

• Reversible body warmer with zip-off sleeves: Reverses from hi-vis yellow to grey padded sports jacket. Zip-off sleeves with knitted rib cuffs give further configuration options and allow the body warmer to be worn as a gilet or a full sleeved insulated jacket independently of the storm coat outer.

Who is this for

Trades and roles:

• Construction site operatives and site managers

• Highways and road construction workers

• Civil engineering and groundwork contractors

• Plant and equipment operators on outdoor sites

• Utilities and infrastructure maintenance operatives

• Principal contractor personnel on managed construction sites

Industries:

• Construction and civil engineering

• Highways and road construction

• Utilities and infrastructure

• Local authority and public sector outdoor works

• Rail and transport infrastructure where yellow is acceptable