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Standards and labels

• EN ISO 14116:2015

  Test results

  Flame Spread Test Index 1

  EN ISO 14116:2015 is a European standard established to assess the flame spread characteristics of protective clothing materials. Its purpose is to ensure that protective clothing offers adequate protection against the spread of flames, reducing the risk of burn injuries to the wearer. The designation Index 1 indicates the lowest level of flame spread performance, suggesting that the material provides limited protection against flame spread. This result implies that the clothing material may ignite relatively easily and propagate flames to a limited extent. The test method used to determine this result typically involves subjecting the material to a flame for a specified duration and observing the extent and speed of flame spread. Practical implications of this result for the product category include indicating that the protective clothing may not be suitable for use in high-risk environments with significant flame exposure, emphasizing the need for higher levels of flame-resistant clothing to ensure worker safety in such conditions.

• EN ISO 20471:2013

  Test results

  Reflective Strip Area Grade 2

  The EU standard EN ISO 20471:2013, which outlines requirements for high-visibility clothing, specifically includes criteria for the reflective strip area needed for different grades of visibility and safety. A Grade 2 result identifies that reflective tape is 0.13 m2 and fluorescent material is 0.5 m2. This rating is determined through a combination of tests that assess how effectively the garment’s reflective strips can reflect light in low visibility or night conditions. For items rated Grade 2, this typically means the product has been assessed to provide a good level of visibility and reflectivity that is deemed suitable for environments with some level of light or medium-low risk areas. It assures that the wearer will be adequately noticed by others, particularly in scenarios where visibility is critical for safety, such as road work at night or in adverse weather conditions.

• 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.