All protective garments under the heading of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) are controlled in Europe under CE Directive 89/686/EEC.
Portwest has an extensive range of clothing that complies with category 3 of this directive.
EN Standards associated with BizTex®:
EN13034 (Type 6): Protective suit against reduced liquid chemical spray. Type 6 (PB) For garments covering only part of the body.
ENISO 13982 - 1 (Type 5): Protective suit against solid particulate and airborne particles.
EN14126: 2003: This is the standard for resistance to penetration by infective agents, airborne or liquid based contagion.
EN1149 - 1: Electrostatic requirements - Surface resistivity (test methods and requirements). This tests for the removal of electrostatic to avoid sparks that could cause fire/hazard to the wearer.
