Viking Hi-Viz orange Open Road® 150D polyester pants with silver stripes, Class 2, Level 2 compliant (S to 5XL)

Hi-Viz orange Open Road® 150D waterproof pants with silver retroreflective stripes. These pants meets the CSA Z96-09, Class 2, Level 2 standard requirements if worn alone, and Class 3 standard requirements if worn with matching high-visibility waterproof safety coat (see item VP215).

Discontinued product, final sale.

Product available while supplies last.

Customers who order more than we have in stock will be reimbursed for any shortfall.

These pants are available in many sizes from small (S) to five extra large (5XL). Select your size in the drop-down menu above.

Viking™ Product Code: 6323P

Need a coat as well? See item VP215 under “Accessories” at the bottom of the page. Bibs are just not your thing? We also have a pant model with an elastic waistband. You’d rather have hi-viz yellow? No problem! Simply contact our customer service, we have solutions that fit everyone!

This 150-denier Trilobal® polyester safety wear has been lined with polyurethane (PU) to provide water-resistance. The manufacturer grants this product a waterproof rating of 5,000 mm, i.e. it can withstand the pressure of a 5 m water column. A waterproof rating is granted when a material has been tested under the pressure of a cylinder filled with water, in this case, 5 m high of water. This height defines the limit at which the material stops being resistant and water starts passing through.

All seams have been taped and heat-sealed. These lightweight and flexible waterproof pants are ideal for occasional use. It is recommended for any worker surrounded by motorized vehicles: school crossing guards, drivers, transport workers, etc.

Reflective stripes and visibility:
These water-resistant pants have been provided with silver retroreflective stripes. Each one of them has a width of 50 mm (2 in.). These pants have two horizontal stripes around the ankles.

Fluorescent orange is quite visible during daylight and in bright artificial lighting conditions. In most cases, it ensures a high contrast with most backgrounds. However, bright orange is less visible at night and in poor lighting conditions, be it natural or artificial, e.g. at dawn or dusk.

Silver retroreflective stripes are the most visible there is in poor lighting conditions, be it natural or artificial, since they reflect the light toward the light source (flashlight, automotive headlamp, etc.). Therefore, they offer greater protection at dawn, dusk, and night. Reflective bands won’t, however, increase visibility during daylight.

Design:
The wide style of these pants allows one to easily wear warm clothes underneath while still allowing a good airflow. This model of pants features a hook and loops fly opening at the front. They also feature boot access zippers with adjustable ankles to allow a tight fit with work boots or winter wear. These pants are not flame-resistant.

These PU lined Trilobal® polyester pants are said to be manufactured with a 150-deniers yarn; in layman’s terms, it is lightweight but offers an effective protection, thanks to Viking™ patented weaving. By definition, 150 deniers refer to the weight in grams of 9,000 m of the yarn used to make these pants, that is, 150 deniers equal 150 g. The manufacturer, Viking®, is unable to provide the polyurethane liner’s thickness. However, he ensures that Trilobal® polyester offers a good resistance to wear and tear.

Regarding the term Trilobal®, it refers to the type of woven fabric. It strongly resembles the oxford cloth which is widely used in the industry, namely the apparel industry. Trilobal® weaving is said to be four times more resilient than the oxford which consists in interlacing a warp thread (horizontal line) and a weft thread (vertical line) to create a basket weave structure. Indeed, Trilobal® consists of a triple twined polyester thread that creates a cross-section of fibres at regular intervals to form cells. These cells significantly increase the tensile strength of the garment effectively preventing tears from expanding to the next cell.

Water-resistance:
Polyurethane-lined waterproof safety wear is usually worn by workers who may be exposed to remote risks of chemical splashes. PU is lightweight and porous; it’s thus ideal to manufacture light and breathable workwear. Yet, during heavy rains and windstorms, PU tends to get waterlogged and lose all its water-resistant property. Once overloaded, polyurethane lets water leach into the pants under any pressure, e.g. by leaning on something or bending over.

Maintenance:
These rain pants should always be machine-washed in a delicate setting with cold or lukewarm water, and a gentle soap. Never use bleaching agents or fabric softeners on these pants. They should also be air-dried in a sheltered spot out of direct sunlight. Never tumble dry, iron or dry clean this rainwear. The manufacturer ensures that these pants have a service life of twenty-five wash.