Hi-Vis Oilskin Protection — Certified for Day & Night Use
The Esko PCO1349 Hi-Vis Hooded Oilskin Sleeveless Vest combines the proven waterproofing of oilskin fabric with certified hi-visibility compliance — making it one of the most practical wet-weather vests for NZ tradies working in and around traffic, on roadsides, or in low-light conditions.
Sleeveless for maximum freedom of movement, this vest layers easily over work shirts or jackets, giving you rain protection without restricting your arms on the job.
Compliance & Certification
- AS/NZS 4602.1:2011 + Amendment No.1 (Nov 2016) — certified for Day/Night use
- AS/NZS 1906.4:2010 — fabric and retroreflective tape certified
- NZFOA compliant — meets New Zealand Forestry Operators Association standards
Key Features
- Dome-on, removable hood — attach when the weather hits, remove when it clears; no compromise on coverage or convenience
- YKK zipper with domed storm flap — premium zip closure with an extra barrier against wind-driven rain
- Zip pocket inside storm flap — secure, weatherproof storage for your phone, cards, or keys
- Fleece lining — warmth layer that makes this vest genuinely wearable in cold NZ conditions
- Hand warmer pockets — essential comfort during breaks or cold-weather standdowns
- Long tail with flared shoulders — extended rear coverage and shaped shoulders channel rain away from your body, keeping you drier for longer
- Sleeveless cut — unrestricted arm movement for active work; layers easily over long-sleeve shirts or jackets
- Available in Yellow/Brown & Orange/Brown — both colourways meet hi-vis Day/Night certification
- Sizes S–7XL — inclusive sizing for every worker on site
Who It's For
Built for NZ roading crews, forestry workers, construction sites, and anyone required to wear certified hi-vis in wet or low-light conditions. The PCO1349 gives you the waterproofing of oilskin with the compliance of a certified safety garment — a combination that's hard to beat on a wet NZ worksite.