Padded vest with reflective tape EN 17353 class B3
Velilla 205904 padded vest with reflective tape
It's the classic padded work vest — 220 g/m² padding, windproof armholes, seven pockets — to which Velilla adds reflective tape on the torso and EN 17353 (class B3) certification. It helps you be seen in a poorly lit warehouse, in a car park or when getting out of a vehicle at night.
Important notice: EN 17353 is not the EN ISO 20471 high-visibility standard. This vest is enhanced visibility equipment for medium-risk situations; it does not replace a class 1, 2 or 3 high-visibility garment when the risk assessment requires one — for example for work on the carriageway or on railway tracks.
✅ Features
Reflective tape on the torso: reflects light from headlights and torches back from a distance.
EN 17353 class B3: enhanced visibility certification; this is the exact information given on Velilla's technical data sheet.
220 g/m² padding: the same warmth as the 108 padded vest.
Concealed zip under placket: with reinforcing press studs, to keep out the wind.
Windproof armholes and elasticated side waistband.
Seven pockets: one chest patch pocket with flap and Velcro; one chest bellows pocket with pen holder; two lower patch pockets with flap and Velcro, each with a side pocket beneath; and one inside patch pocket.
Three colours: black, grey and navy blue.
👷 Suitable for
Warehouses and industrial buildings with forklifts, where you need to be seen but high visibility is not required.
Delivery and logistics on the dock and in car parks.
Maintenance and installation staff who start or finish their shift in the dark.
Workshops, car parks and private premises.
Municipal services and gardening in low-light hours.
📋 Technical data
Velilla reference: 205904
Standard: EN 17353 (CLASS B3) — enhanced visibility
Outer fabric: 100% polyester microfibre, 120 g/m²
Lining: 100% polyester, 60 g/m²
Padding: 100% polyester, 220 g/m²
Pockets: 7
Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL and 3XL
Colours: black, grey and navy blue
🧺 Care
Machine wash on a gentle cycle, without wringing, so the padding doesn't clump.
The reflective tape is the delicate part: never iron it or scrub it with a brush. Every wash reduces its retroreflective performance.
Dry flat or tumble dry on low.
No bleach and no high-temperature industrial washing.
💡 Tip: Before buying it for a tender, check exactly what the tender specifies. If it says «high visibility class 2» or cites EN ISO 20471, this vest will not do: EN 17353 is a different standard, for enhanced visibility, and does not certify a high-visibility class. If the tender only asks for «reflective elements» or «enhanced visibility», this vest complies and also keeps you warm, which is something a high-visibility mesh vest doesn't do.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it a high-visibility vest?
No. It has EN 17353 class B3, which is enhanced visibility. It is not EN ISO 20471 and does not certify class 1, 2 or 3.
Is it suitable for roadside work?
Not if the tender or the risk assessment requires EN ISO 20471. For that you need a certified high-visibility garment.
So what is it for?
To make you visible in a warehouse, a building with forklifts, on the dock, in a car park or a poorly lit workshop, and it also keeps you warm.
What padding does it have?
100% polyester wadding of 220 g/m2, the same as the 108 vest.
Can the reflective tape be ironed?
No. Never. Direct heat ruins the retroreflection.
How many pockets does it have?
Seven, including a chest bellows pocket with pen compartments.
