EN 1149-5:2018 is the core European standard regarding antistatic protective clothing. Its full title is Protective clothing – Electrostatic properties – Part 5: Material performance and design requirements. This standard mandates the Electrostatic Dissipative performance of protective clothing to prevent spark discharges that could…
NFPA 2112 is the standard on flame-resistant clothing for protection of industrial personnel against short-duration thermal exposures from fire. Primarily targeting the oil, gas, and chemical industries, it is developed by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and is recognized globally…
EN 469:2020 (Protective clothing for firefighters) is the highest authoritative standard in European and international markets for assessing the safety performance of “structural firefighter protective clothing.” It is not merely a single flame retardancy test, but a comprehensive systemic evaluation system covering thermal…
Master Limited Flame Spread Protection with our EN ISO 14116 guide. Learn the vital Index 1, 2, and 3 differences
In the fields of metal processing and heavy industry, welders face unique and high-risk safety threats: molten metal spatter, intense radiant heat, and the risk of electric shock. Standard fire-retardant workwear often fails to provide adequate protection for these specific…
In the field of industrial safety, EN ISO 11612 is the gold standard for evaluating the performance of heat and flame-resistant protective clothing. For procurement professionals in Oil & Gas, Metallurgy, Utilities, and Manufacturing, understanding the A-F performance codes of this standard…
