{"product_id":"defiance-waterproof-trousers-hi-vis-orange","title":"Defiance Waterproof Trousers Hi-Vis Orange","description":"\u003ch1\u003eHarkie DEFIANCE Waterproof Trousers – Hi-Vis Orange\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from tough, lightweight, and breathable fabric, the \u003cstrong\u003eHarkie DEFIANCE Waterproof Trousers in Hi-Vis Orange\u003c\/strong\u003e are engineered specifically for arborists, incorporating new and improved user-influenced features. These trousers offer exceptional protection in wet weather, being extremely waterproof, highly breathable, and remarkably durable. The tough, lightweight, and breathable fabric ensures comfort and performance during demanding work, while the hi-vis orange provides excellent visibility for enhanced safety on the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir extreme waterproofing keeps you dry in the most challenging wet conditions, and high breathability prevents overheating, maintaining comfort during active use. With durable construction, these trousers are built to withstand the rigours of professional arboriculture, and their user-influenced design incorporates practical improvements based on feedback from working arborists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from RainBlok, Harkie's bespoke high-performance fabric for waterproofness and breathability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtremely tough reinforced knee and ankle patches constructed from TuffStitch technical fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra-long Velcro opening leg gussets make them very easy to pull on over the top of boots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting-edge design matches DEFIANCE smocks and jackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComfortable fit with an adjustable drawstring waist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat-applied chevron reflective tape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo spacious phone pockets with branded waterproof zips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear pocket with Velcro opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTough, hardwearing and lightweight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCertification Explained\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese trousers conform to \u003cstrong\u003eRIS-3279-TOM\u003c\/strong\u003e for use on the railway network, \u003cstrong\u003eEN ISO 20471:2013\u003c\/strong\u003e for high-visibility clothing on highways, and \u003cstrong\u003eEN ISO 343:2019 Class 4:4\u003c\/strong\u003e — the highest rating for both water penetration resistance and breathability under the standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose the DEFIANCE Waterproof Trousers?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClass 4:4 under EN ISO 343:2019 puts these among the most weatherproof and breathable trousers Harkie makes — genuinely built for a full day's wet-weather tree work rather than light showers. The extra-long Velcro leg gussets are a small but practical detail, letting you pull the trousers on over boots quickly rather than needing to remove footwear first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/chainsaw-clothing-ppe\"\u003eShop Chainsaw \u0026amp; Arborist PPE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/chainsaw-boots\"\u003eShop Chainsaw Boots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAlso Known As\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso searched for as: Harkie Defiance trousers, hi-vis waterproof arborist trousers, RIS-3279-TOM trousers, EN 343 Class 4 trousers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eAre these trousers approved for railway work?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, they conform to RIS-3279-TOM for use on railways.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow waterproof and breathable are they?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eEN ISO 343:2019 Class 4:4, the highest rating for both water penetration resistance and breathability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan they be pulled on over boots?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, extra-long Velcro opening leg gussets make them easy to pull on over the top of boots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat colours are available?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing is hi-vis orange; they're also available in hi-vis yellow or grey as separate listings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo they match other Harkie DEFIANCE gear?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the design matches DEFIANCE smocks and jackets for a coordinated set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Harkie","offers":[{"title":"S (27–31\" waist)","offer_id":55676962079094,"sku":"HK-H1660-OR-S","price":154.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"M (30–34\" waist)","offer_id":55676962111862,"sku":"HK-H1660-OR-M","price":154.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"L (32–36\" waist)","offer_id":55676962144630,"sku":"HK-H1660-OR-L","price":154.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL (36–40\" waist)","offer_id":55676962177398,"sku":"HK-H1660-OR-XL","price":154.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/6603\/1348\/files\/Harkie_Defiance_Waterproof_Trousers_Hi-Vis_Orange.png?v=1748863104","url":"https:\/\/www.gustharts.com\/en-eu\/products\/defiance-waterproof-trousers-hi-vis-orange","provider":"Gustharts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}