Available Options:

SMALL - GREEN
MEDIUM - GREEN
LARGE - GREEN
XLARGE - GREEN
2XLARGE - GREEN
3XLARGE - GREEN
SMALL - HI-GLO ORANGE
MEDIUM - HI-GLO ORANGE
LARGE - HI-GLO ORANGE
XLARGE - HI-GLO ORANGE
2XLARGE - HI-GLO ORANGE
3XLARGE - HI-GLO ORANGE
SMALL - ROYAL BLUE
MEDIUM - ROYAL BLUE
LARGE - ROYAL BLUE
XLARGE - ROYAL BLUE
2XLARGE - ROYAL BLUE
3XLARGE - ROYAL BLUE

Frequently Asked Questions

The Vass-Tex 550 Series was developed following many years of market feedback to provide heavy-duty industrial waterproof protection. Its hardwearing yet flexible construction delivers extreme protection while maintaining a high level of comfort for the wearer.
The smock has a special flexible and hardwearing PVC outer. This provides the durability and weather protection required for demanding working environments.
The Vass-Tex 550 Smock is designed to provide Extreme Aqua Protection and extreme waterproof performance, making it suitable for prolonged exposure to severe rain, spray and wet working conditions.
Yes. Extreme wind protection is one of the main features of the Vass-Tex 550 Series, helping protect the wearer in exposed and challenging conditions.
The cotton-blended reverse is designed to provide additional comfort and strength. It helps make the inside of the heavy-duty waterproof material more comfortable against the wearer and any clothing layers underneath.
The shaped hood features an elasticated drawcord and a quick-release toggle. This allows the wearer to adjust the hood around the head and face for improved protection in wet and windy weather.
The Vass-Tex 550 range has a much wider fit than Vass’s other waterproof ranges. This additional room is intentional and allows multiple insulating layers to be worn underneath.
The wider sizing was developed for fishermen working on trawlers, where several insulating layers may need to be worn underneath the waterproof smock during extreme conditions.
The Vass-Tex 550 Extreme Waterproof Smock is available in Hi-Glo Orange, Green and Royal Blue. Each colour is listed in sizes Small through to 3XL, and the product code is VC58-17.

Product Description

‘Vass-Tex 550 series’ is a result of many years of market feedback which has helped develop possibly the best industrial heavy weight waterproof available today. Due to it’s hard wearing yet flexible properties the ‘Vass-Tex 550 series’ provides Extreme Aqua Protection as well as maintaining the highest level of comfort for the wearer.

Features Include:

  • Jacket & Smock Shaped hood with elasticated draw cord and quick release toggle.
  • Jacket Features High quality YKK zip with two storm flaps (internal and external) fastened down using heavy duty press studs
  • Extreme Wind Protection
  • Cotton blended reverse for comfort and strength
  • Special Flexible & Hardwearing PVC outer
  • Extreme Waterproof Protection

Note: Sizes in this Vass-Tex 550 range are much wider than Vass's other ranges. They are designed for use on trawlers where the fisherman wear multiple insulating layers underneath for extreme conditions

Colours:

  • Hi-Glo Orange
  • Green
  • Royal Blue
Extreme Wind Protection
Extreme Wind Protection
Extreme Waterproof Protection
Extreme Waterproof Protection
Multiple Colours Available
Multiple Colours Available

Who Is This Product For?

The Vass-Tex 550 Extreme Waterproof Smock is designed for commercial fishermen who need exceptionally tough upper-body protection in extreme wet and windy working conditions. Its hard-wearing yet flexible PVC construction, comfortable cotton-blended reverse and extra-wide fit make it particularly suitable for trawler crews wearing multiple insulating layers underneath.

Ideal for:

  • Commercial fishermen working aboard trawlers in severe offshore conditions
  • Users who need extreme waterproof and wind protection during prolonged exposure
  • Fishermen wearing multiple insulating layers beneath their outer waterproof clothing
  • Workers who require a much wider fit than that offered by standard Vass waterproof ranges
  • Users wanting a flexible, hard-wearing PVC outer that remains comfortable during demanding work
  • Fishermen who value a cotton-blended reverse for additional comfort and strength
  • Users requiring a shaped hood with an elasticated drawcord and quick-release toggle
  • Commercial crews requiring a choice of Hi-Glo Orange, Green or Royal Blue colour options

The Vass-Tex 550 Extreme Waterproof Smock combines extreme aqua and wind protection with a flexible, hard-wearing PVC outer and comfortable cotton-blended reverse. Its extra-wide cut, protective pullover design and adjustable shaped hood make it especially well suited to trawler crews and commercial fishermen working in extreme conditions.

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Product Code: VC58-17

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About Vass

Based in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire Vass Textile Group manufacture and distribute the very highest quality waterproof clothing and waders. The company quickly established itself as a specialist market leader with products for the offshore fishing industry and fishing tackle trade.

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