Bisley bonded micro fleece jacket

The BJ6771 does two jobs at once. The outer face is a bonded micro fleece, so it gives you the soft warmth of a fleece, but it has been bonded to a TPU layer that makes the fabric windproof and liquid repellent. That combination is what separates it from a plain pull-on fleece. You get the cosy feel without the wind cutting straight through on an exposed site.

The build is full-length zip rather than a pullover. The centre front zip is waterproof and carries a reflective accent, and there is a chin guard zip stopper at the top so the slider does not catch your neck when it is done all the way up. Bisley has also added black reflective piping, which is handy in low light without turning this into a full hi-vis garment.

The pocket layout is straightforward: two waist zip pockets on the outside and two internal pouch pockets for the things you want kept dry and secure. To read the full listing or check the size run, you can view the Bisley Bonded Micro Fleece Jacket on Done Right Safety.

Deciding if it suits your work

Start with the conditions you actually work in. If your main problem is wind and the odd shower, a bonded fleece like this earns its keep because the TPU layer stops the breeze and sheds light rain. If you only need warmth indoors or in a sheltered workshop, a softer unbonded fleece or pullover hoodie may feel more comfortable and breathe more freely. The BJ6771 sits at the more weather-resistant end of the fleece range.

The full-length zip is worth thinking about too. A zip front lets you vent quickly when you warm up or jump in the cab, which a pullover cannot do. If you prefer the snugger feel of a pullover and do not need to take it on and off often, that is a fair reason to look at a pull-on style instead.

Getting the fit and layering right

Size it so you can wear a shirt or a light base layer underneath without pulling across the shoulders, since this is designed as a mid to outer layer. Set the cuffs using the touch tape tabs so they sit close at the wrist; that is what keeps draughts and water out of the sleeves. When you zip it all the way up, the chin guard stopper holds the slider clear of your neck, so use it rather than stopping the zip short.

Care and looking after it

Specific wash and care instructions are not listed in the product facts here, so follow the care label on the garment and the guidance on the Done Right Safety product page. As a general habit with a liquid repellent bonded fleece, keep the zip clear of grit so the waterproof slider keeps running smoothly, and check the cuff touch tape now and then so it still grips. Because the listing does not state a specific standard or rating, treat the jacket as weather-resistant workwear rather than certified wet-weather or hi-vis gear.

These are all like-for-like, same-type options in the fleece and hoodie range, so it is a fair comparison. The main differences come down to fabric build, weight and whether the garment is a zip-front jacket or a pull-on hoodie.

If your day involves wind and the odd shower, the BJ6771 is the pick of these four because it is the only one with a windproof, liquid repellent bonded face, and it is the heavier 360gsm. The Bisley BK6983 matches it on weight and adds a hood plus a listed UV rating, so it is the stronger choice if you want a hood and care about sun protection on the garment.

The Hard Yakka Y19326 at 320gsm is a solid general hoodie for the worksite, while the Biz Collection SW239ML at 245gsm is noticeably lighter and reads more like an everyday layer than a cold-and-wet jacket. Pick the lighter ones when warmth matters more than weather protection, and pick the BJ6771 when you actually need to keep the wind and water out.

On the listing, the standout is the fabric. A bonded micro fleece at 360gsm that is described as breathable, windproof and liquid repellent is doing more than a basic fleece, and the waterproof centre zip, chin guard stopper and adjustable touch tape cuffs back that up as genuine weather details rather than marketing. For an outer layer in cold, breezy or showery conditions, that is a sensible combination.

What is confirmed here is the construction: the fabric, the pocket layout (two external waist zip pockets and two internal pouch pockets), the cuff adjustment and the reflective piping. What is not stated in these facts is the available size range, the colour options, a waterproof rating in millimetres, or any safety standard. The standards list for this product is empty, so do not assume it is a certified wet-weather or hi-vis garment.

Before you order, check the size chart, colours and any care or rating detail on the Done Right Safety product page or datasheet. Treat the BJ6771 as a well-featured weather-resistant work jacket, and confirm anything beyond that on the listing.