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GBP 57 INFORMATION RELATING TO WORK CLOTHING Standards: EN 343 – Windproof and waterproof clothing EN 14404 – Knee protectors for working in kneeling The European standard for protective clothing describes the protection against positions rain. The standard identifies two characteristics. The first number is resistance to This standard specifies the minimum values for the mechanical penetration by water, the second is the breathability of the overall product. requirements for penetration resistance and the size of the Both characteristics are expressed as four classes, class 4 being the highest. protection zones. These are divided into 4 types and 3 levels: EN ISO 15797 – Industrial Washing and Finishing Processes Types Level for checking work clothing This standard ensures that the products can withstand industrial Worn on the leg 1 0 For working on level ground washing and drying processes without problems. irrespective of other clothing The tests check the effects of industrial washing processes on the durability and colour-fastness of the work clothing. Attachment in knee pockets For working on level ground and uneven 2 1 on the trouser leg ground EN 342 – certified protection against cold Clothing certified to EN 342 offers protection against cold environments. For working under difficult conditions, The pictogram indicates the effectiveness of the clothing against the cold, 3 Not attached to the body 2 e.g. when kneeling on stones in mines with regard to various characteristics: Thermal insulation, resistance to and quarries penetration by water (class 1-2, class 2 being the highest class), air permeability (class 1-3, class 3 being the highest class) and water vapour permeability. 4 Part of a device with an additional function The 3-layer principle With the ideal combination of individual layers of clothing and materials, the 3-layer principle offers maximum comfort for the performance of daily work. The various layers can act against freezing, sweating, wet skin and unpleasant smells. In addition, a layer can be added or removed depending on the user’s needs or the prevailing weather, to improve the sense of well-being. SECURE Weather protection Breathable outer layer of sturdy easy-care material is the perfect protection against rain, wind and cold. For instance: Winter, shell and rainproof jackets. WARM Insulation Insulated intermediate layer protects the body against cooling down and guides moisture out and away. For instance: Knitted, fleece and loft jackets. DRY Moisture transport Basic layer for optimum transport of moisture. Keeps the body dry, even when performing strenuous work. For instance: Functional shirts and long-sleeved shirts, as well as functional underwear. 238