Description
The Portwest flame-resistant sweater is specifically designed for professionals who require maximum safety and visibility during their daily tasks. This high-quality multi-standard sweater offers reliable protection in high-risk work environments where heat, flames, and static electricity are a constant danger. Thanks to the fluorescent fabric and reflective tape, this garment ensures you remain optimally protected and highly visible on the work floor.
For which specific work environments is this flame-resistant sweater from Portwest suitable?
This sweater is ideally suited for use in ATEX environments and sectors where workers are exposed to radiant, convective, and contact heat. Thanks to its EN ISO 20471 Class 3 certification, the sweater offers the highest class of visibility.
This makes the garment extremely suitable for high-risk locations such as the petrochemical, utility, and offshore industries, where both flame-resistant and anti-static properties, as well as excellent conspicuity, are vital to the safety of the wearer.
What do the multi-standard certifications of this flame-resistant sweater mean?
The sweater meets strict European standards for complex risks. The EN ISO 11612 standard guarantees protection against heat and flames, while the EN 1149-5 standard ensures anti-static properties that prevent electrostatic charging.
In addition, the sweater offers protection against the thermal hazards of an electric arc according to EN 61482-2. The inherent flame-resistant properties of the Modaflame fibers are woven into the fabric, ensuring that the protection is not lost during washing.
The sweater offers excellent wearing comfort thanks to the high cotton content and the elastic waistband. The flame-resistant ribbed cuffs and knitted hem ensure a perfect fit.
Features:
- Inherent flame-resistant properties will not diminish with washing
- Protection against radiant, convective, and contact heat
- Flame-resistant ribbed cuff for added safety
- High cotton content for superior comfort
- Knitted hem for a secure fit
- High-quality, sewn-on, flame-resistant reflective tape
- UPF 40+ rated fabric to block 98% of UV rays
- CE certified
- CE-CAT III
- UKCA marked
- Suitable for use in ATEX environments
- Fully elasticated waistband for ultimate wearer comfort
Material and care:
- Shell fabric: 60% Modacrylic, 39% Cotton, 1% Carbon Fiber (300g)
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 9.2 CAL/CM², ATPV 15 CAL/CM² ), EN 61482-2 EN 61482-1-2 APC 1, EN ISO 20471 Class 3, ASTM F1959/F1959M-12 (ATPV=16 Cal/CM2 (HAF=86%))