Northrock PPE Catalogue - USA Edition

EN 343 THE MOST ADVANCED COMPLETE GARMENT TEST EN 343 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, PROTECTION AGAINST RAIN 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. 2.

Minimum level of rain protection

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 liters/m2/h for a minimum of one hour.

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