B310P Police Waterproof Smock
B310P Police Waterproof Smock
Specialised waterproof smock for forces.
SKU: B310P
Fabric: 100% Nylon MiniRip Outer 100% Polyester Dropliner
Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL
Colours: View the Arktis Range
(Please note MOQ's, prices & availability vary between camos/ colours)
Category: Smocks & Parkas
WATERPROOF
RIPSTOP
WINDPROOF
BREATHABLE
The police variant of the B310, the B310P is a fully waterproof combat smock.
The waterproof/breathable characteristic is achieved by a light-but-strong seam sealed inner dropliner. By having the critical performance fabric shielded by the outer shell, any nicks or tears that might occur during wear and tear mean that the garment will probably remain waterproof/breathable despite damage to the outer shell.
That outer fabric is a 50% cotton 50% polyester tight weave Ripstop with a DWR finish, proven over many years to be effective, enduring and dependable beyond expectation. The weave is far quieter than most nylon outers and the 50/50 blend presents a low melt hazard. Over the years, we’ve hardly had a single return. The B310 has faithful adherents from Sweden to Australia – it works well in all climates.
- Outer material Arkis’s own 50/50 Ripstop for extreme breathability and water-repellency
- Fully articulated construction
- Large boxed pockets
- Wire in hood for shaping
- Twin needled underarm seam for strength
- Storm flap
- Adjustable drawcord waist, base and hood
- Double ended zip, with webbing insert for ease of opening
- Large slide buttons bound in
- Patch Notebook pocket with 3cm stitch from edge for pen loop,
- Cord channel in hood for adjustment
- Wateproof/ breathable dropliner
- Smaller zipped entry document pouch
- Reinforced ‘felled’ seams throughout
- Cuff adjustment
- External waist drawcord adjustment with bartacked exit
- Central rank tab with small slide button to secure
- Garments are built slightly loose to aid movement and are compatible with all body armour options
Relaxed - Over Armour Fit
This garment has already been sized to accommodate armour or thick layers worn beneath. There is no need to adjust your size. If wearing without, you will need to size down.
How To Measure
With arms relaxed at your sides, measure under your arms around the fullest part of your chest.
Our ripstop clothing is made from robust, hardy fabric that lasts for years. All dyes will tend to fade, but ours has an excellent colour fixative that will remain effective for years. The basic principle of care is to be sensible. Heavy reactive chemicals will strip the fabric, and overly gentle treatments will not be particularly effective. Be sensible. The thing to remember is that general wear and tear comes in many forms, not just abrasion. Strong light has a powerful effect (photodegradation), and there are even chemical compounds in rainwater, so generally everything you use can be expected to deteriorate. Arktis fabrics have been developed with these characteristics in mind. Making them durable and resistant to wear and tear. Most caring involves being thoughtful about what you do.
Washing: Ripstop & Nylon Minirip: For light marks and dirt, use a wet cloth to wipe down your garment. For more serious cleaning, you can place your Arktis garments in the washing machine with minimal issues. Wash at 30°C using a non-bio cleaner. Do not use softeners or bleach. Leave to dry in a warm ventilated room, do not tumble dry. Whilst our ripstop has resistance to dry cleaning, chemicals are used in the production of coatings such as DWR. These chemicals can react with dry cleaning chemicals, so we recommend that you do not use this method.
Reproofing: A time will come in the life of a waterproof garment when you notice that you are still dry but that the outer garment is becoming waterlogged and heavy. A modest restoration of the outer’s water repellency could help solve this problem – not to make it waterproof but to diminish the absorption of water into the outer fabric. With some coated fabrics, pressing the garment with a cool or “1 Dot” iron will revive the coating to an effective level. The reason behind this is that heat can reactivate the finish, bringing it back to life. It’s always worth trying ironing as the first step. If required you can restore outer water repellency using Stormsure, NIKWAX or similar products. We prefer spray-on type products to allow for precision on key areas. When spraying make sure the garment is clean and free from any detergent, focus on areas such as shoulders and hoods.
