Description
The Portwest FR755 flame-resistant sweatshirt offers professionals in high-risk work environments an optimal combination of safety, visibility, and comfort. This sweater is specially designed for employees exposed to heat, flames, and static electricity. Thanks to the high cotton content in the fabric, the garment feels soft against the skin, while the striking hi-vis colors and reflective striping ensure you remain clearly visible during your daily activities.
For which specific work environments is this flame-resistant sweatshirt from Portwest suitable?
This garment is ideal for industrial sectors, construction, and utility companies where strict safety requirements apply. Thanks to its antistatic properties, the sweater is safe to use in ATEX zones where there is an explosion hazard due to gases or dust.
Furthermore, the model offers protection against radiant, convective, and contact heat, making it indispensable for welders, metalworkers, and mechanics working close to heat sources. The orange version also meets the RIS 3279 TOM standard for the rail industry.
What do the multinorm certifications of this flame-resistant sweatshirt mean for my safety?
The EN ISO 11612 (A1 B1 C1 F1) standard guarantees that the fabric is resistant to flame spread and various types of heat. The EN 1149-5 standard confirms the antistatic effect that prevents electrostatic charging.
For protection against the thermal hazards of an electric arc, the sweater complies with EN 61482-2 with class APC 1 and an ELIM value of 8 cal/cm². Finally, the EN ISO 20471 Class 2 certification ensures high visibility in the workplace.
The elasticated waistband, ribbed cuffs, and knitted hem guarantee a snug fit. The segmented reflective striping is heat-applied for extra flexibility.
Features:
- Inherent flame-resistant properties will not diminish with washing
- Protection against radiant, convective, and contact heat
- High cotton content for superior comfort
- Ribbed cuffs for warmth and comfort
- Knitted hem for a secure fit
- Excellent results in terms of colorfastness and shrinkage
- Neck guard
- External standards label for quick recognition of protection levels
- Antistatic
- Fully elasticated waistband for ultimate wearer comfort
- Heat-applied segmented reflective tape
- CE certified
- CE-CAT III
- UPF 40+ rated fabric to block 98% of UV rays
- Suitable for use in ATEX environments
- New model
Material and care:
- Shell fabric: 45% Modacrylic, 25% Polyester, 23% Cotton, 6% Aramid, 1% Carbon Fibre (300g/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. Maximum 25 washes.
Standards: EN ISO 11612 (A1 B1 C1 F1), EN 1149 -5, EN 61482-2 EN 61482-1-1 (ELIM 8 CAL/CM², ATPV 8.9 CAL/CM²), EN 61482-2 EN 61482-1-2 APC 1, EN ISO 20471 Class 2, RIS 3279 TOM Issue 2 (Orange Only)