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DO YOU KNOW 5

WHAT IS EN 343 ?

X Y

CLASS 3

X Y

CLASS 1 CLASS 2

EN 343

EN 343

EN 343

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WHAT DOESY MEAN? Y refers to the Breathable level of which there are 3 classes. Class 3 being the highest level of breathable protection.

WHAT DOES XMEAN? X refers to the Waterproof level of which there are 3 classes. Class 3 being the highest level of waterproof protection.

EN343 EN343 Is the European Standard that speci es requirements and test methods applicable to the materials and seams of protective clothing against the in uence of precipitation

(e. g. rain, snow akes), fog and ground humidity. Waterproofness and Water vapour resistance are the essential properties to be tested.

ALL PORTWEST RAINWEAR GARMENTS CONFORM TO EN 343 REQUIREMENTS