Northrock PPE Catalogue 2021

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EN 343

GARMENT TEST EN 343 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, PROTECTION AGAINST RAIN

S590 ‰ RAIN TOWER (MINI CAT) This European standard specifies requirements and test methods applicable to readymade garments, materials and seams of protective clothing against the influence of precipitation e.g. rain, snowflakes, fog and ground humidity. The standard provides 2 performance parameters and an optional test: • Water penetration resistance (4 levels) 1. Minimum level of rain protection 2.

Intermediate rain protection 3. Very good rain protection 4. Highest level of rain protection

• Breathability (4 levels)

1. 2.

Not classed as breathable under EN 343

Intermediate breathability 3. Very good breathability 4. Highest level of breathability

• Optional readymade garment rain tower test (R) READYMADE GARMENT RAIN TOWER TEST EN 14360 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING  TEST METHOD FOR READYMADE GARMENTS Impact from above with high energy droplets. Garments are placed over data sensitive recording manikins and exposed to rainfall simulation of 450 litres/m 2 /h for a minimum of one hour.

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