Protective clothing and materials with the EN ISO 14116:2015 rating are tested for limited flame spread, ensuring they do not continue to burn or melt after brief contact with small flames. This means your garment will resist ignition and self-extinguish quickly, reducing the risk of injury from minor flame exposure.

Gloves with the EN 407:2004 rating are tested for protection against various thermal risks including flammability, contact heat, convective heat, radiant heat, and splashes of molten metal. This means you can choose gloves that offer certified protection against specific heat and fire hazards for your safety.

Test results

Protective gloves with the EN 388:2016+A1:2018 rating are tested for resistance to abrasion, cuts, tears, punctures, and impact. This helps you select gloves that provide the specific level of protection needed for different tasks, keeping your hands safe.

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.