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EN 13034 – Clothing that protects against liquid chemicals EN 13034/EN 13034 + A1. This standard describes the performance requirements for chemical protective clothing that provides limited protection against liquid chemicals (type 6 and type PB [6] equipment). Chemical protective clothing with a limited performance ability is intended for use in the event of potential exposure to low volume splashes, fluid dispersion or spray with low pressure and volume.

EN 343 When there’s a job that needs to be done whatever the weather, it’s important to be properly dressed. EN 343 is an European standard for protective clothing. Look for EN 343 certification if you want to be guaranteed comfort even when it’s windy and raining. You will find two values beside the symbol for EN 343. The first number indicates waterproofness. The second number describes the breathability of the overall product. Both values are divided into classes from 1-3, with 3 indicating the highest class in both cases.

EN 1149-3 / EN 1149-5 - Protective clothing with electrostatic properties Here, you can read about protective clothing with electrostatic properties. The EN 1149-5 (testing method 1149- 3) certification is for your safety. EN 1149-3:2004 – Electric discharge This standard describes the breakdown of electrostatic charges from the surface of the clothing materials. EN 1149-5:2008 – Performance requirements for materials and design requirements This standard describes the requirements for the materials and design of electrostatic dissipative protective clothing which is used as part of a grounded system to prevent incendiary discharges.

EN 342 The best way to protect yourself from the cold is to use workwear that is certified in accordance with EN 342:2017. In order to obtain maximum protection, your workwear should be kept dry and tight around openings, such as the wrists, for example. You will also need to wear gloves and a hat, etc, in order to avoid local cooling. Each individual product is classified in accordance with different values: thermal insulation value (Y), degree of air permeability (AP) and, if applicable, waterproofness (WP).

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