Description
The Portwest FR74 flame-resistant polo shirt is specially designed for professionals working in hazardous environments where protection against heat, flames and static electricity is crucial. This garment combines high-level safety with the comfort of an everyday polo shirt. Thanks to its multi-standard certification, this long-sleeved polo shirt is ideal for industrial workplaces with strict safety requirements for everyday workwear.
For which work environments is this flame-resistant polo shirt from Portwest suitable?
This garment is ideal for use in ATEX environments and zones with an increased risk of explosion hazards or thermal hazards from an electric arc. Thanks to its EN 1149-5 certification, the shirt provides reliable antistatic protection.
In addition, the polo shirt complies with the EN ISO 20471 Class 2 standard for high visibility, making it ideal for roadside work, construction sites or distribution centres where being visible in the dark or in bad weather is essential for safety.
What do the heat-resistant standards of this flame-resistant polo shirt mean?
The polo shirt complies with the EN ISO 11612 standard with classes A1, B1, C1 and F1, meaning that the wearer is protected against exposure to radiant heat, convective heat and contact heat. The flame-resistant properties are inherent to the Modaflame Knit fabric.
This means that the protection is built into the fibres and is not lost during washing. The shirt also complies with the strict EN 61482-2 standard for protection against the thermal hazards of an electric arc.
The high cotton content ensures excellent breathability, while the ribbed cuffs and concealed button fastening provide extra comfort and a smart fit.
Features:
- Inherent flame-resistant properties are not lost during washing
- Protection against radiant, convective and contact heat
- High cotton content for perfect comfort
- Ribbed cuffs for warmth and comfort
- Concealed button fastening
- Stylish contrast colours
- High-quality sew-on flame-resistant reflective tape
- CE certified
- CE-CAT III
- Suitable for use in an ATEX environment
Material and care:
- Outer material: 60% Modacrylic, 39% Cotton, 1% Carbon fibre (210 g/m²)
Washing instructions: Max wash temp 40°C, normal process. Do not bleach. Do not tumble dry. Line dry. Iron at max 110°C. Do not dry clean.
Standards: EN ISO 11612 (A1, B1, C1, F1), EN 1149 -5, EN 61482-2 EN 61482-1-1 (ELIM 4.4 CAL/CM², EBT 5.5 CAL/CM²), EN 61482-2 EN 61482-1-2 APC 1, EN ISO 20471 Class 2, ASTM F1959/F1959M-12 (EBT = 4.3 CAL/CM2 (HAF = 66%))