Protective clothing with the EN 13688:2013/A1:2021 rating are tested for general requirements including comfort, harmlessness of materials, proper sizing, and durability. This ensures the garment is safe, fits well, won't cause irritation, and maintains its quality over time for your protection.

Textile fabrics with the EN ISO 12947-2:2016 rating are tested for their resistance to abrasion (wear and tear from rubbing) using the Martindale method, which determines when the fabric starts to break down. This means the fabric is durable and can withstand friction, ensuring your product will last longer.

Textile products with the EN ISO 13934-1:2013 rating are tested for their maximum breaking force and how much they stretch before breaking. This means the fabric is strong and durable, ensuring your clothing or other textiles will resist tearing and last longer through regular use.

Textile fabrics with the EN ISO 13937-2:2000 rating are tested for their resistance to tearing or ripping. This ensures products made from these fabrics are more durable and less likely to rip or have small tears extend with everyday use.

Coated fabrics, like those in protective clothing or upholstery, with the EN ISO 4674-1:2016 rating are tested for their resistance to tearing. This ensures the material can withstand forces that might cause rips, providing you with a more durable and longer-lasting product.

PPE stands for "personal protective equipment." PPE Category 1 refers to equipment that is simple and easy to use, and has a lower level of risk. Examples of PPE Category 1 include gloves, goggles, and simple respirators. In Europe, PPE Category 1 must meet certain safety standards set by the European Union. This 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.