Garment Classification and Class Style
 
EN471 GARMENT CLASSIFICATIONS
 
 
Garment types are grouped into three classes based on the conspicuity provided.With the classes dictating the minimum quantities of background and retroreflective materials to be used
 
  CLASS 3. Highest Protection Level
  Bands of retroreflective material shall not be less than 50mm wide. Minimum background material 0.80m². Minimum retroreflective material 0.20m².
   
  CLASS 2. Intermediate Protection Level
  Bands of retroreflective material shall not be less than 50mm wide. Minimum background material 0.50m². Minimum retroreflective material 0.13m².
   
  CLASS 1. Lowest Protection Level
  Where advanced visibility is an advantage,but for minimal risk/off road purposes only Bands of retroreflective material shall not be less than 50mm wide.Minimum background material 0.14m² .Minimum retroreflective material 0.10m² .
   
   
TYPICAL CLASS STYLE
   
 
 
   
 
SS-ENV 343 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOUL WEATHER      
   
 
SS-ENV342 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AGAINST COLD WEATHER      
 
 
EN533 FLAME RETARDANT WORKWEAR      
   
 
EN470 - 1 : 1995
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR USE IN WELDING
AND ALLIED PROCESSES
 
   
 
EN531 :1995
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR INDUSTRIAL
WORKER EXPOSED TO HEAT
(INCLUDING FIRE FIGHTERS)
 
 
  A: Breathability      
Class 1 : Ret ≥ 40 Class 2 Ret ≤40
 
B:Thermal insulation
Class 1:0 0.04 ≤ Rct < 0.15 Class 2 : Rct ≥ 0.15