Bisley women's H taped two tone hi vis rain jacket

This is a women's hi vis rain jacket from Bisley, built for the days when the work doesn't stop just because the weather turned. The fabric is waterproof and breathable, and Bisley lists a waterproof rating of up to 20,000mm H20, which puts it well into proper wet-weather territory rather than a light shower coat.

The detail that matters most on a rain jacket is what happens at the seams, and here all of them are seam sealed. That is the difference between a jacket that keeps water out and one that slowly lets it in along the stitch lines. Visibility comes from a reflective taped H pattern with extra hem tape, and there is a built in concealed hood for when the rain really sets in.

It is pitched as an outerwear layer for corporate uniform programs and cooler work environments, so think of it as the top layer that goes over your normal hi vis shirt or jumper when conditions get wet or cold. If that matches your situation, you can view the full listing and sizing on the Done Right Safety product page.

Choosing the right size and layering

This is a shell, so size it with your usual layers in mind. If you wear a hi vis shirt under it in mild weather and a fleece or jumper in the cold, leave enough room for that thicker layer without the jacket feeling tight across the shoulders. Check the size guide on the Done Right Safety product page before you order, especially if it is going into a uniform run where everyone needs the same fit.

Getting the waterproofing to work

The 20,000mm rating and the sealed seams do the heavy lifting, but the closures finish the job. Do the front zip up fully and press the storm flap touch tape down so wind-driven rain can't push through the zip line. Pull the concealed hood out and snug it before you head into steady rain rather than after you're already wet. Set the half elasticated cuffs with the touch tape tabs so water runs off the sleeve instead of running up your forearm.

Care and keeping it weatherproof

Treat a sealed-seam waterproof jacket gently. Follow the care label on the garment for washing, and avoid harsh detergents or hot drying that can shorten the life of the PU coating and the seam tape. Inspect the taped seams and the hem tape now and then; if the tape starts lifting at the edges, the waterproofing in that spot is the first thing to go. Reflective tape works best when it is clean, so wipe off mud and grime so the H pattern stays bright at night.

There is no exact like-for-like women's hi vis rain jacket alongside this one, so the products below are adjacent same-family options rather than direct substitutes. Both are other Bisley jackets: a women's hooded softshell and a 3-in-1 hi vis drill jacket.

If your main problem is rain, this jacket is the clear pick of the three: a 20,000mm rating with sealed seams is built to keep water out in a way that an 8,000mm showerproof softshell isn't, and the drill jacket is built around insulation rather than a stated waterproof figure. Choose the FLX & Move softshell (BJL6570) when you want a bit of warmth from the bonded fleece face and only expect light showers. Choose the 3-in-1 drill jacket (BJ6970T) when cold is the real enemy and you want a switchable liner plus the listed AS/NZS hi vis standards, accepting that it is heavier and not pitched as a high-rating waterproof shell.

As a wet-weather option this jacket has the things that actually count. A stated 20,000mm waterproof rating, breathable fabric, and fully sealed seams are the combination you want when you'll be out in real rain rather than dodging the odd shower. The storm flap over the zip, the concealed hood, and the adjustable cuffs all close off the usual leak points, and the reflective H pattern with extra hem tape covers the visibility side.

Confirmed on the listing: it is a women's cut, the outer is a PU coated 300D at 180gsm, the lining is a 100% polyester mesh at 120gsm, and it is positioned as an outerwear layer for uniform programs and cooler conditions. Worth verifying on the product page or datasheet: the pack lists no hi vis or other standards for this jacket, so if your site requires a specific AS/NZS visibility class, check that on the product page before you commit. Also confirm the size range and colour pairing for the two-tone design there.