Velilla 154 and 155 work jacket with reflective tapes
Please note: this listing covers two different Velilla references, with two different standards. They are not the same garment and they do not meet the same legal requirement. Choose the colour knowing which one you are buying.
⚠️ The two references
Navy blue → reference 154. Twill in 65% polyester and 35% cotton, 200 g/m². Standard EN 17353 (class B3): enhanced visibility equipment for medium risk. It is not high visibility and does not certify class 1, 2 or 3.
Fluorescent yellow and fluorescent orange → reference 155. Standard EN ISO 20471 class 2: this is certified high visibility. Fluorescent yellow in 80% polyester and 20% cotton, 210 g/m²; fluorescent orange in 60% cotton and 40% polyester, 240 g/m².
If the tender specification or risk assessment requires EN ISO 20471, only the fluorescent colours are valid. Navy blue does not meet that requirement.
✅ Common features
Reflective tapes on torso and sleeves, to be seen in low-light conditions.
Central zip fastening.
Elastic side waistband and ribbed cuffs for a better fit.
Two zipped welt pockets — on the 155, located on the chest.
Sizes S to 3XL in all three colour options.
👷 Suitable for
Fluorescent (155, class 2): public works, urban roads, car parks, signage and any job that requires certified high visibility.
Navy blue (154, EN 17353 B3): warehouses, facilities with forklifts, loading docks, workshops and private premises with poor lighting.
Maintenance and installation work at dawn or dusk.
Logistics and delivery.
📋 Technical data
Velilla references: 154 (navy blue) and 155 (fluorescent)
155 fluorescent yellow — fabric: 80% polyester - 20% cotton, 210 g/m². Standard: EN ISO 20471 class 2
155 fluorescent orange — fabric: 60% cotton - 40% polyester, 240 g/m². Standard: EN ISO 20471 class 2
Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL and 3XL
🧺 Care
Machine wash at 40° or 60° according to the garment label.
Never iron the reflective tapes. Direct heat destroys retroreflection.
The number of washes is limited on an EN ISO 20471 garment: when the fluorescent colour loses intensity or the tape cracks, the garment no longer complies and must be retired.
No bleach or fabric softener: both degrade the fluorescent colour and the tape.
💡 Tip: High-visibility PPE expires through use, not by date. A faded class 2 jacket or one with cracked tapes no longer provides certified visibility, even if it is still in one piece. The practical rule on site is simple: if in broad daylight the fluorescent colour no longer “pops” next to a new garment, or if the tape looks grey and cracked, the garment is retired. And don't mix them up: the navy blue in this same listing has never been high visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are all colours high visibility?
No. Only the fluorescent ones, which are reference 155 and carry EN ISO 20471 class 2. Navy blue is reference 154, with EN 17353 class B3.
Is the navy blue valid for a tender that requires EN ISO 20471?
No. EN 17353 is a different standard, for enhanced visibility, and does not certify a high-visibility class.
What does class 2 mean?
It is the intermediate level of retroreflective and fluorescent surface in EN ISO 20471. Class 3 is the highest.
Can the reflective tapes be ironed?
Never. Direct heat destroys retroreflection.
Does high-visibility PPE expire?
It expires through use. If the fluorescent colour loses intensity or the tape cracks, the garment no longer complies and must be retired.
Can I use bleach or fabric softener?
No. Both degrade the fluorescent colour and the retroreflective tape.
Why are there two references in one listing?
Because Velilla makes the same jacket in two fabrics and two certifications depending on the colour.
