Portwest 2852 Standard Coat, Navy, 3X Large, Kingsmill Polycotton

A concealed stud front keeps the fastenings covered, helping the Portwest 2852 sit neatly over your own clothes. Its Kingsmill polycotton twill is designed to keep its shape and colour through repeated washing. Three pockets provide handy places for everyday work essentials. The navy coat is machine washable at 60°C.

Tech summary

The 2852 is made from 65% polyester and 35% cotton Kingsmill polycotton, in a durable 245g twill. The non-shrinking fabric is designed to retain its shape after washing, while dye retention helps maintain its colour through regular laundering. That makes it a practical layer for work settings where clothing needs to be kept clean and the coat is washed between shifts.

The concealed stud front covers the fastenings for a clean, snag-free front and opens quickly when needed. Storage is arranged around three pockets: two lower patch pockets for items such as a phone or notebook, plus a chest pocket for pens. The listed variant is navy in 3X Large, and the coat can be machine washed at 60°C.

Tips for day-to-day use

Wear the coat over your own clothes when working in a laboratory, shop floor, warehouse, or food or care setting where an extra layer can help keep clothing clean. For example, the lower pockets can keep a phone or notebook close at hand, while the chest pocket gives pens a separate place. Is a simple overlayer enough, or would dedicated storage make the working day easier? The pocket arrangement helps combine coverage with useful access to small essentials.

The covered studs give the front a tidy finish and let you open the coat quickly when taking it off or putting it on. After use, machine washing at 60°C offers a straightforward way to clean it, the non-shrinking twill and dye retention are intended to help the coat keep its shape and colour through repeated washes. Follow the garment’s care instructions when laundering.

Getting the most from it

Choose the 3X Large navy version when that is the size and colour you need for your workwear. The coat is designed to go over your own clothes, so it works as a practical additional layer rather than as a replacement for a full uniform. Its two lower patch pockets and chest pocket offer more everyday organisation than an overcoat with no dedicated storage, while the concealed front keeps the fastenings covered.

For regular use across shifts, the machine-washable fabric makes cleaning part of the routine. Keep a notebook or phone in a lower pocket and pens in the chest pocket to make use of the three-pocket layout while keeping essentials within reach.

Should you buy it?

Worth considering if you need a washable work coat to wear over your own clothes in a lab, shop, warehouse, food or care setting. The Portwest 2852 brings together a covered stud front, three practical pockets and 245g Kingsmill polycotton twill, with machine washing at 60°C for straightforward care. It is a useful choice when you want an extra layer that helps protect everyday clothing while keeping small work essentials close at hand.