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EN ISO 20471/EN 471 - HIGH VISIBILITY PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING FOR PROFESSIONAL USE - Test methods and requirements. Certified high-visibility garments conform to the requirements of the EN 471 and EN ISO 20471 standards. These stipulate the surface area for reflective and fluorescent materials, and the luminance and colourfastness of the fabrics. There are also strict design requirements regulating the placing of reflectors, fluorescent material, etc. The safety classification (1-3) for area and reflective material is stated next to the symbol inside the garment, with 3 being the highest class. Minimum area requirements for approval under EN 471/EN ISO 20471 High-visibility fabric/fluorescent area Reflective Combined background/reflective Some design requirements: CLASS 1 0.14 m² 0.10 m² 0.20 m² CLASS 2 0.50 m² 0.13 m² - CLASS 3 0.80 m² 0.20 m² - - The areas in the above table are calculated for the smallest size for each model. - One turn of the fluorescent material is required around the body, arms and legs. - From the bottom of the garment, there must be at least 5 cm before the placing of the retroreflective material. At least 5 cm between the retroreflective strips. - If contrast dyed fabric is used, there must be approximately as much of this on the front as on the back of the garment. Other details: - A combination of, for example, trousers in Class 2 with a jacket in Class 1 does not automatically give Class 3. - There are certain differences in design requirements between EN 471 and EN ISO 20471. The EN ISO 20471 standard also requires the fabric to pass the luminance tests after being washed at least five times. EN 343 - PROTECTIVE CLOTHING - PROTECTION AGAINST BAD WEATHER This standard indicates that the garment is protected against bad weather. The standard requires tests to be conducted on fabrics and seams. The values next to the umbrella symbol indicate the waterproofing (class 1-3) and the water vapour permeability (class 1-3) of the garment. Class 3 indicates the best performance. EN 342 - PROTECTIVE CLOTHING - PROTECTION AGAINST COLD Clothing approved under the EN 342 standard provides protection against cold. The definition of cold is, according to the standard, environments with temperatures below -5°C. Requirements relating to thermal insulation (indicated as mK/W, the higher the better), air permeability (class 1-3 where 3 is the best) and water (optional). OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 Björnkläder continues its environmental work by Oeko-Tex certifying its garments. The Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 label ensures the human ecological quality of a product. Certified garments are manufactured from materials and components that have been inspected for chemical content in line with the Oeko-Tex testing system. To find out which garments are certified under the Oeko-Tex Standard, please visit our website: www.grolls.se SE 10-192 Swerea IVF 9