The Portwest FR717 flame-resistant sweatshirt is designed for professionals working in high-risk environments where protection against heat and flames is required. This comfortable sweater combines high visibility with excellent multi-norm protection, making it ideal for daily use during demanding work. Thanks to high-quality materials, this garment provides a reliable barrier against various thermal hazards while ensuring the wearer remains highly visible in the workplace.
Which work environments is this flame-resistant sweatshirt most suitable for?
This garment is ideally suited for use in ATEX environments and zones where there is a risk of explosion. Thanks to its antistatic properties in accordance with EN 1149-5, electrostatic charges are safely dissipated to prevent sparking.
Furthermore, the sweatshirt is ideal for the petrochemical, utility, and industrial sectors where workers are exposed to radiant, convective, and contact heat. The sweater is designed to be completely nickel- and iron-free, which also makes it extremely safe for tasks around sensitive, non-magnetic equipment.
What do the specific standards of this flame-resistant sweatshirt mean for my safety?
The sweatshirt meets strict international safety standards, including EN ISO 11612 for protection against heat and flames, and EN ISO 20471 Class 2 for high visibility. The EN 61482-2 APC 1 standard indicates that the sweater provides protection against the thermal hazards of an electric arc.
The flame-resistant properties are inherent to the fibers of the Modaflame fabric. This means the protection does not wear off or wash away, ensuring that safety is guaranteed even after countless washes.
The sweatshirt is equipped with an elastic waistband, ribbed cuffs, and two convenient pockets. The segmented reflective tape is heat-applied for optimal freedom of movement.
Features:
- Inherently flame-resistant properties will not diminish with washing
- Protection against radiant, convective, and contact heat
- High cotton content for superior comfort
- Heat-applied segmented reflective tape
- Ribbed cuffs for warmth and comfort
- Knitted hem for a secure fit
- Excellent colorfastness and shrinkage results
- Antistatic
- UPF 40+ rated fabric blocks 98% of UV rays
- CE certified
- 2 pockets for secure storage
- Suitable for use in ATEX environments
- Non-magnetic - nickel- and iron-free
- Fully elasticated waistband for ultimate wearer comfort
- New style
Fabric and care:
- Shell fabric: 60% Modacrylic, 39% Cotton, 1% Carbon fiber (300 g/m²)
Washing instructions: Max wash temp 40°C, mild 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 8.2 CAL/CM², ATPV 9.2 CAL/CM² ), EN 61482-2 EN 61482-1-2 APC 1, EN ISO 20471 Class 2, ASTM F1959/F1959M-12 (ATPV=16 Cal/CM2 (HAF=86%))
