Protective clothing with the EN 13034 rating is tested for limited protection against small splashes, mists, or aerosols of liquid chemicals, including resistance to penetration and repellency. This helps ensure your safety by reducing skin exposure to common chemicals in low-risk environments.

Protective clothing with the EN 1149-5 rating is tested for its ability to dissipate electrostatic charges, preventing sparks. This protects you by reducing the risk of explosions in hazardous environments where flammable substances or gases are present.

Protective clothing and gloves with the EN 1149-1 rating are tested for their material's surface resistance, which measures how well they dissipate static electricity. This helps prevent the buildup of static charges that could cause sparks, protecting you from potential ignition of flammable materials or damage to sensitive electronics.

Protective clothing with the EN 1073-2:2002 rating are tested for protection against particulate radioactive contamination. This ensures the clothing effectively minimizes the inward leakage of hazardous radioactive particles to keep you safe.

Protective clothing and materials with the EN 533:1997 rating are tested for their limited flame spread properties when exposed to a small flame. This means the material will burn for only a short time and then self-extinguish, providing you with protection against brief contact with small flames.

Protective clothing and materials with the EN 863:1995 rating are tested for puncture resistance. This measures the maximum force needed to push a sharp spike through the material, helping you choose clothing that protects against penetration by sharp objects.

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.