Portwest PW3 FR Modaflame Hi-Vis T-Shirt, Yellow/Navy

Standards and labels

• EN ISO 20471:2013

  High-visibility clothing with the EN ISO 20471:2013 rating is tested for its ability to visually signal the wearer's presence in all light conditions, including daylight and vehicle headlights in the dark. This ensures the clothing makes you clearly visible to others, significantly reducing the risk of accidents in hazardous environments.

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  Reflective Strip Area Grade 3

  Provides the highest level of visibility in high-risk environments with poor light or bad weather. Garments have a large area of fluorescent material and reflective tape that covers the torso and has full-length sleeves or trousers.

• EN IEC 61482-1-2:2018

  Protective clothing with the EN IEC 61482-1-2:2018 rating is tested for its resistance to the thermal effects of an electric arc flash using a "box test" method. This ensures the garment provides a certified level of protection, significantly reducing the risk of burn injuries from unexpected electrical incidents.

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  Low-voltage Circuit Arc APC 1

  This garment protects you from the thermal hazards of a sudden electric arc flash. It is rated Arc Protection Class 1 (APC 1), tested to shield against a 4kA short circuit electric arc.

• EN 61482-2

  Protective clothing with the EN 61482-2 rating is tested for protection against the thermal hazards of an electric arc, such as intense heat and flames. This means the clothing helps prevent severe burns by limiting heat transfer during an arc flash incident, enhancing user safety.

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• EN IEC 61482-1-1

  Protective clothing with the EN IEC 61482-1-1 rating is tested for its ability to protect against the thermal hazards of an electric arc, measuring its arc rating (ELIM, ATPV, or EBT). This ensures the garment provides a specified level of protection against heat and potential burns from an electric arc flash.

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• EN 1149-5:2018

  Protective clothing with the EN 1149-5:2018 rating is tested for its ability to dissipate electrostatic charges. This prevents sparks that could ignite explosive atmospheres, keeping the wearer safe in hazardous environments.

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  Material Performance Tested

  This garment's material is designed to dissipate static electricity, preventing sparks that could ignite flammable or explosive atmospheres. It is intended for use as part of a total earthed system in hazardous environments like petrochemical refineries.

• EN 11612

  Protective clothing, such as garments, gaiters, hoods, and overshoes, with the EN 11612 rating is tested for protection against heat and flame, including limited flame spread, convective, radiant, and contact heat, plus molten metal splashes. This rating helps you choose apparel that provides reliable safety from various thermal hazards, ensuring your protection in environments with such risks.

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• CE Marking

  CE Marking is a label that shows a product meets certain safety and environmental standards set by the European Union. To get the CE Marking, a company must test and certify their product meets these standards. CE Marking is required for many products sold in the EU, including electronics, machinery, toys and medical devices. It helps ensure that products are safe for consumers and the environment, and allows for easy trade within the EU.

• PPE Category 3

  PPE stands for "personal protective equipment." PPE Category 3 refers to equipment that is complex and provide the highest level of protection such as powered respirators, SCBA, and full body suits. In Europe, PPE Category 3 must meet certain safety standards set by the European Union, which means that it must be designed and manufactured to protect the user without causing harm. Companies that make or sell PPE must prove that it meets these standards. They also must have a quality management system in place, have to be audited regularly by a notified body and have to have a technical documentation.