Bisley lightweight ripstop rain jacket with concealed hood

The BJ6926 is a wet weather rain jacket built for people who have to keep working when the sky opens up. Bisley have used a three layer waterproof and breathable fabric, so it is rated to keep water out while still letting some heat and moisture escape from the inside. That matters on a long shift, because a jacket that seals out rain but traps everything you sweat gets clammy fast.

The headline number here is a waterproof rating of up to 23,500mm H20, which sits at the high end for a lightweight ripstop shell. Every seam is seam sealed, the back tail is shaped to give you more coverage when you bend or crouch, and the hood is built in and concealed when you do not need it. The hood panel itself is a 100% polyester mini ripstop with a TPU coating at 166gsm, so it is light without being flimsy.

Bisley also list this as carrying their industrial work symbol, meaning it uses reinforced stitching, bartacks, rivets and heavier duty fabric for industrial environments rather than casual wear. If you want to read the full listing and confirm the size and colour you need, the product page on Done Right Safety has the current details.

Choosing the right rain jacket

Waterproof rating is the first thing to settle. The up to 23,500mm H20 figure on this jacket is high for a lightweight ripstop, which means it is built to hold out against driving rain and sustained wet rather than the odd light shower. If your crew mostly works through heavy or persistent rain, that higher number is worth having. If you only need something to throw on for short bursts, you may not need the full rating, and a lighter packable option could suit.

Think about breathability too. The three layer fabric is designed to let some heat and moisture move out, which keeps the inside drier when you are working hard. Match the size to allow a layer or two underneath in cold weather, since rain often comes with a drop in temperature. Check the product page for the size range and colour options before you order.

Fit and everyday use

The shaped back tail gives you extra coverage at the lower back when you bend or crouch, so it is a sensible pick for trades that spend time leaning over work. The concealed hood tucks away when the rain stops, which keeps it out of the way and stops it flapping. The waist pockets zip shut, so anything you stow stays put and stays dry.

Care and longevity

Seam sealed construction is what keeps water out at the stitch lines, so treat those seams gently and avoid harsh scrubbing that could lift the tape over time. Follow the care instructions on the garment label, since waterproof and breathable fabrics usually have specific washing guidance to protect the coating. If water stops beading on the surface after a lot of wear, that is the usual sign the outer finish needs refreshing rather than the jacket being worn out.

The jackets below are like-for-like comparisons against other hi vis rain jackets on Done Right Safety, so the shortlist is same-type rather than adjacent alternatives. The differences that matter most are the waterproof rating, the fabric approach and who each one is cut for.

Taking the ratings in order, this jacket sits at up to 23,500mm H20, the BJL6966T at up to 20,000mm and the packable BJ6707 at up to 10,000mm. If you are out in heavy rain for long stretches, the higher rating on the BJ6926 is the one to back. The packable BJ6707 trades some of that rating for the handy feature of folding into its own pocket, so it is the better keep-in-the-bag option for lighter showers.

The Portwest S440 takes a different route with a PVC coating and a Texpel Splash Eco finish rather than a stated millimetre rating, so it suits buyers who specifically want a PVC coated shell. The BJL6966T is the pick if you need a women's cut with reflective H taping, where the BJ6926 keeps things simple and lightweight.

Judged on the listing alone, the strength here is the up to 23,500mm H20 rating paired with three layer waterproof and breathable fabric. That combination is what you want for sustained wet work: it holds rain out while letting some heat and moisture escape, so you are less likely to end up damp from the inside. The seam sealed construction, shaped back tail and concealed hood round out a practical wet weather shell.

The industrial work symbol Bisley apply to it, backed by reinforced stitching, bartacks and rivets, signals it is meant for work sites rather than casual use. The one standard listed is AS/NZS 4399:2017, which covers UV protection through the fabric and is rated from 15 up to 50+.

What you should confirm on the product page or datasheet: the available size range and colours, the exact UPF rating this particular jacket achieves under AS/NZS 4399:2017, and whether it carries any hi vis day or night standard, since the listing here does not state one. Verify those details before you commit a crew order.