Proviz Mens Reflect 360 Plus Cycling Jacket

Tell us what the jacket is for

Proviz says: "The Proviz REFLECT360 Plus Cycling Jacket is the more 'technical' version of the highly successful original REFLECT360 Cycling Jacket launched in 2014. This version has been designed using a highly technical film to ensure higher rates of breathability (10,000gm/24hr) and waterproofing (10,000 mm) while not losing any of the incredible reflective capability of our unique, upgraded reflective material (CE EN 20471 certified) that made the original version a worldwide success and sold in over 40 countries.

"The REFLECT360 Plus Cycling Jacket incorporates a much more tailored fit and uses a unique lighter weight material to help ensure cyclists, who like to push things a little bit harder, stay cool. The 'through-flow' extra ventilation is still achieved using the same effective shoulder/back vents that allow air to escape without letting in any rain water. Simply open up the front zip vents to achieve maximum ventilation. During winter, these can be kept closed and double up as watertight pockets. The jacket also incorporates an inside chest pocket and large lower back pocket to store any extra layers or a map. A newly incorporated raglan sleeve design also helps to give a superior range of motion and room around the shoulders and upper back."

Tell us some more about the technical aspects of the jacket?

Proviz lists:

100% reflective material (CE EN 20471 certified)

Tailored fit

Breathability: 10,000+gm/24hr

Waterproofing: 10,000mm

Seam-sealed (for sewing line waterproofing)

Fleece-lined collar

Raglan sleeves

Inside chest and back pockets

Low profiled rear spray guard

Inside mesh for added comfort

Built in air vents: front/sides/back

Adjustable waistband and cuffs

Waterproof storm zips with garage

Approximate weight (size variable): 400g

Machine washable

Zip pullers

It kept me dry in some epic downpours.

It's not as breathable as other jackets I've tried, but I think that's down to the fabric being heavier.

I tested a medium and I'd say it comes up a little bigger than other jackets I've tried described as having a racing fit. I don't think it's necessarily the wrong size for me (I normally take a medium in everything), it's just a generous cut. As a commuting jacket, I don't mind that, but I wouldn't use it for pacier rides unless the weather was really foul.

I actually thought it felt very comfortable, so I'm giving it an 8/10, even though it's not a racing fit as the marketing blurb would have you believe.

The jacket's material feels pretty heavy, and doesn't pack down too well. You would definitely not want to stuff it in a jersey pocket.

It felt snug and I really enjoyed wearing it.

At £109.99, its RRP is a tenner more than Altura's Nightvision Evo jacket but it's much more reflective.

How easy is the jacket to care for? How did it respond to being washed?

I don't normally wash waterproof jackets; however our Shaun reviewed the gilet version of this and had this to say: "Easy to care for; machine wash with minimal detergent."

Tell us how the jacket performed overall when used for its designed purpose

It's VERY visible, and it kept me warm, dry and comfortable. That's about as much as I could ask for from a jacket like this. The fabric is a bit heavy and therefore not super-breathable.

Tell us what you particularly liked about the jacket

The fit and the visibility.

Tell us what you particularly disliked about the jacket

I don't think there's anything I didn't like.

Use this box to explain your overall score

Proviz's Reflect 360 Plus jacket's main feature, without a doubt, is its ultra-visibility in the dark, and it does this exceptionally well. Apart from that it's also decently waterproof, and it has a snug cut. I don't think it works for all my riding, but when the weather is challenging, it's coming out with me.