Standards
All our work clothes are certified according to official requirements.
On this page you can learn more about what each standard means.
SFS-EN ISO 13688
REFERENCE STANDARD FOR GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
The general requirements for protective clothing are recorded in the international standard SFS-EN ISO 13688. It replaces the previously used European standard SFS-EN 340.
The standard defines the requirements regarding the ergonomics, harmlessness, size marking, expiration, compatibility and marking of the protective clothing, as well as the requirements for the information provided by the manufacturer to be supplied with the protective clothing. The standard is a reference standard that is referred to in special standards as needed.
The standard is not intended to be used alone, but only in conjunction with another standard that contains the specific protection requirements of the protective product.
All our certified protective clothing meets the general requirements set by the reference standard SFS-EN ISO 13688, even if it is not mentioned separately in the product information.
EN ISO 20471
HIGHLY VISIBLE CLOTHING
Protective clothing according to EN ISO 20471 is intended for use in jobs where visibility is important for safety.
Fluorescent material provides visibility in daylight and at dusk, reflectors in the dark illuminated by a light source.
Fluorescent material provides visibility in daylight and at dusk, reflectors in the dark illuminated by a light source.
Clothing is divided into three categories in terms of visibility, of which category 3 is the highest. By combining clothing, the protection class can be increased or decreased.
The number 3, 2 or 1 on the side of the product pictogram indicates the protection class.
Look at the markings on the inside of your protective clothing which standard and protection level the clothing meets.
The number 3, 2 or 1 on the side of the product pictogram indicates the protection class.
Look at the markings on the inside of your protective clothing which standard and protection level the clothing meets.
Minimum areas of fluorescent material and reflective tape in different categories:
Fluorescent material: class 3: 80 m2, class 2: 0,50 m2, class 1. 0,14 m2
Reflective material: class 3: 0,20 m2, class 2: 0,13, class 1: 0,10 m2
EN ISO 11611
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR WELDING AND SIMILAR WORKS
Protective clothing for welding and similar work, such as blade cutting and flame cutting. The purpose of the welder's protective clothing according to EN ISO 11611 is to protect against welding sparks, i.e. small splashes of molten metal, thermal radiation from the welding arc, short-term flame contact and UV radiation.
There are two classifications of welder's protective clothing. Class 1 clothing provides less protection against sparks and heat radiation than class 2 clothing.
The protective clothing to be used and its protection class must be chosen according to the welding method.
The protective clothing to be used and its protection class must be chosen according to the welding method.
Class 1 : The clothing is intended for manual welding methods, where few welding sparks and spatters are generated. The rating is suitable for TIG, MIG and MMA welding, brazing, spot welding and gas welding.
Class 2 : Suitable for MMA, MAG and MIG welding, plasma cutting and hollowing work.
The material's flammability test is described with a letter-number combination: A1 or A2 or A1+A2. The letter-number combination on the clothing label means the following:
A1 = The flammability test of the material has been performed with a flame directed at the surface.
A2 = The flammability test of the material has been performed with a flame aimed at the bottom edge.
EN ISO 11612
CLOTHING TO PROTECT AGAINST HEAT AND FIRE
Protective clothing according to EN ISO 11612 protects the user from short flame contact and against heat.
Heat can be convection heat, thermal radiation, molten material or combinations of these.
Heat can be convection heat, thermal radiation, molten material or combinations of these.
The letter and number combinations of the protection classes are explained as follows:
A1 = Flame spread
A2 = Flame spread from the edge of the fabric
B = Flame contact, i.e. protection from convection heat on a scale of 1-5, where 5 is the best
C = Thermal radiation, on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the best
D = Molten aluminum splashes, on a scale of 1-3, with 3 being the best
E = Molten iron splashes, on a scale of 1-3, with 3 being the best
F = Heat to the touch, on a scale of 1-3, with 3 being the best
EN ISO 14116
RESTRICTED FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, MATERIAL COMBINATIONS AND CLOTHING
EN 1149-5
CLOTHING TO PROTECT AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC CHARGE
Protective clothing according to EN 1149-5: 2008 protects against sudden electrostatic discharges in risky environments. Suitable for use in work environments with electrostatic charging, spontaneous discharge or explosion hazard.
The test method of standard EN 1149-5:2008 specifies requirements for the materials and design of protective clothing with electrostatic properties, so that they protect the user as well as possible. The suitability of the materials is investigated using two methods: the surface resistivity measurement method and the charge discharge measurement method.
IEC 61482-2
PROTECTION AGAINST ARC FLASH
Protective clothing according to IEC 61482-2 for voltage work where arcs are possible. For example, when working with high-voltage equipment or servicing equipment in power distribution facilities or power centers that are not protected against electric arcs. The garment protects against the thermal effects of the electric arc, it does not protect against electric shocks.
The material and clothes are tested in the so-called boxtest and classified into two categories:
Class 1 = 4kA (arc energy 168kJ)
Class 2 = 7kA (arc energy 320kJ)
Voltage: 400V, duration: 500ms, frequency: 50 or 60HZ
EN 342
COLD PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
EN 342 cold protective clothing protects the user from the harm of the cold. Cold refers to conditions where the combined effect of frost, humidity and wind is below -5 degrees Celsius.
Cold protection clothing according to standard EN 342 has been tested and classified according to warmth and wind resistance. Cold protection clothing is classified according to its thermal insulation. Protective clothing can be one- or two-piece or a single piece of clothing.
Points a, b, c and d on the side of the pictogram tell you what tests have been performed on the product. A and c are mandatory tests, b and d are optional. Look at the markings on the inside of your protective clothing which standard and protection level the clothing meets.
a) Thermal insulation measured with a moving thermal manikin under laboratory conditions.
Movement stimulates the effect of light or medium-heavy work on thermal insulation.
The tests have used 2-layer standard clothing b.
Movement stimulates the effect of light or medium-heavy work on thermal insulation.
The tests have used 2-layer standard clothing b.
b) Thermal insulation measured with a stationary thermal manikin under laboratory conditions.
The tests have used 2-layer standard clothing b.
The tests have used 2-layer standard clothing b.
c) Air permeability, i.e. wind resistance. Three classes, of which class 3 is the most windproof.
d) Water resistance. Two classes, of which class 2 is the most waterproof.
EN 343+A1
RAIN PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Suits according to standard EN 343 protect against rain and sleet, fog or soil moisture.
The materials and seams of the outfits have been tested for water permeability and water vapor resistance.
The upper number X on the side of the pictogram indicates water resistance and the lower Y indicates water vapor permeability, i.e. breathability.
Waterproofness (x) and breathability (y) are each divided into categories 1-3, of which 3 is the best. Look at the markings on the inside of your protective clothing which standard and protection level the clothing meets.
Waterproofness (x) and breathability (y) are each divided into categories 1-3, of which 3 is the best. Look at the markings on the inside of your protective clothing which standard and protection level the clothing meets.
EN 13034 + A1
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AGAINST LIQUID CHEMICALS
Chemical protective clothing of the EN 13034 + A1 standard provides limited protection against liquid chemicals.
Protective clothing certified to this standard is intended for work where only low-power spray, liquid aerosol or small splashes can be exposed without the need for full molecular level liquid penetration protection.
Protective clothing certified to this standard is intended for work where only low-power spray, liquid aerosol or small splashes can be exposed without the need for full molecular level liquid penetration protection.
The standard includes type 6 chemical protective suits and type PB 6 equipment.
Type 6 chemical protective suits are full coveralls or two-piece suits and type PB 6 equipment provides partial body protection. PB = partial body protection.
Type 6 chemical protective suits are full coveralls or two-piece suits and type PB 6 equipment provides partial body protection. PB = partial body protection.
Chemical protection needs to be renewed every 5th wash in an industrial laundry.
Clothing protects against separately specified chemicals: Sulfuric acid, H2SO4, 30%, Sodium hydroxide, NaOH, 10%, Ortho-xylene, undiluted and 1-butanol, undiluted
EN 943
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AGAINST LIQUID AND GASEOUS CHEMICALS,
INCLUDING LIQUID AEROSOLS AND SOLID PARTICLES
Part 1: protection requirements for ventilated and non-ventilated gas tight type 1 and gas permeable type 2 chemical protective suits.
Part 2: protection requirements for gas-tight, type 1 emergency personnel (ET) chemical protective suits.
EN 14605
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AGAINST LIQUID CHEMICALS
Requirements for chemical protective clothing with connections that are liquid-tight type 3 or splash-proof, type 4, including products that only protect parts of the body, types PB 3 and PB 4.
EN ISO 13982-1
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AGAINST SOLID PARTICLES
Requirements for chemical protective clothing for full body protection against solid airborne particles, type 5 clothing.
EN 1073-2
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AGAINST RADIOACTIVE PARTICLE EMISSIONS
EN 14126
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AGAINST INFECTIOUS SPREADING SUBSTANCES
EN 381
CHAIN SAW USER'S CUT PROTECTORS
EN 13758-2
SUN AND UVA & UVB RADIATION PROTECTION
Products that are marked EN 13758-2 protect against both UVA and UVB radiation from the sun. Exposure to the sun can cause both immediate and later damage to the skin. Using products that protect against UV radiation reduces dangerous exposure to the sun.
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