The flame-resistant Portwest FR455 American-style bib and brace is a high-quality multi-norm work trouser specifically designed for professionals in high-risk industrial sectors. This robust bib and brace offers certified protection against heat, flames, and static electricity during heavy-duty work. Thanks to its hard-wearing material and functional fit, this model is ideally suited for daily use in demanding work environments where safety is the highest priority.
For which specific tasks and sectors is this flame-resistant American-style bib and brace suitable?
This multi-norm bib and brace has been specially developed for use in the petrochemical industry, the energy sector, and for welding tasks. Thanks to its anti-static properties, the trousers are also certified for use in hazardous ATEX environments.
The clothing provides excellent protection against radiant, convective, and contact heat, as well as against liquid chemicals according to the EN 13034 Type 6 standard. This makes the garment versatile for use within high-risk industrial sectors where employees are exposed to various hazards.
What do the EN ISO 11611 and EN ISO 11612 standards on this flame-resistant American-style bib and brace mean?
The EN ISO 11612 standard guarantees that the clothing provides protection against heat and flames, divided into different classes for radiant, convective, and contact heat. The EN ISO 11611 Class 1 standard indicates that the bib and brace is suitable for welding and related processes.
This protects the wearer against small splashes of molten metal and short-term contact with flames. Thanks to the external standards label, these certified protection levels are immediately recognizable from the outside of the garment.
The bib and brace is equipped with elastic shoulder straps, extendable leg length, and ten storage pockets. The knee pad pockets are adjustable in two positions for optimal comfort.
Features:
- Industrial laundering at 75°C and tunnel drying at 155°C
- Protection against radiant, convective, and contact heat
- Internal zipped pocket provides secure storage options
- Elasticated shoulder straps
- Extendable leg length (31" to 33")
- External standards label for quick recognition of protection levels
- Non-magnetic - nickel and iron free
- Knee pad pockets adjustable in 2 positions
- 10 storage pockets
- UPF 40+ fabric blocks 98% of UV rays
- Suitable for use in an ATEX environment
- CE-CAT III
- CE certified
- New model
Material and maintenance:
- Shell fabric: 80% Cotton, 19% Polyester, 1% Carbon fibre (340 g/m²)
Washing instructions: Max wash temp 60°C, normal process. Do not bleach. Tumble dry low. Iron at max 150°C. Do not dry clean.
Standards: EN ISO 11612 (A1+A2, B1, C1, E2, F1), EN ISO 11611 Class 1 (A1+A2 ), EN 1149 -5, EN 61482-2 EN 61482-1-1 (ELIM 11 CAL/CM², ATPV 13 CAL/CM² ), EN 61482-2 EN 61482-1-2 APC 1, EN 13034 Type 6, ASTM F1959/F1959M-12 (ATPV 16 CAL/CM2< (HAF 83.7%)), EN ISO 15797
