The flame-resistant bib and brace is specifically designed for professionals working in high-risk industrial environments who require maximum safety. This Portwest FR453 bib and brace from the PW3 collection offers reliable protection against heat, flames, and static electricity. Thanks to its certified materials, this garment is extremely suitable for heavy-duty tasks where both excellent protection and high visibility are absolute requirements.
For which specific work environments is this flame-resistant bib and brace suitable?
This bib and brace is ideally suited for use in ATEX environments where there is an explosion hazard due to static electricity. The clothing is frequently used in the petrochemical sector, the energy sector, and the chemical industry.
The multi-norm properties effectively protect the wearer against flames, heat, and liquid chemicals. Thanks to its high visibility in accordance with EN ISO 20471 class 2, the wearer is always clearly visible to colleagues and vehicles, even in low-light situations or bad weather.
What do the flame-resistant standards of this Portwest FR453 bib and brace mean?
The bib and brace meets the strict EN ISO 11612 standard, which means the garment provides protection against heat and flames, specified for flame spread, radiant heat, and contact heat.
In addition, the model complies with EN ISO 11611 class 1 for protection during welding and related processes. The EN 1149 standard guarantees antistatic properties. Because these flame-resistant properties are inherent in the fiber of the fabric, they are not lost during washing, ensuring long-lasting and reliable safety.
The innovative stretch panels offer optimal flexibility, while the extendable legs, knee pockets, and nine convenient storage pockets ensure maximum daily wearing comfort and practical functionality on the work floor.
Features:
- Inherent flame-resistant properties will not diminish with washing
- Reinforced panels in high-wear areas for maximum durability
- Triple-stitched seams for extra durability
- Reflective piping for increased visibility
- Extendable leg length (31" to 33")
- Easy-access storage pockets
- Two patch back pockets
- Rule pocket
- Knee pad pockets with top opening for quick and easy access
- 9 storage pockets
- Heat-applied segmented reflective tape
- Innovative stretch panels in key movement areas for comfort and flexibility
- Non-magnetic - nickel and iron-free
- UPF 40+ fabric blocks 98% of UV rays
- Suitable for use in ATEX environments
- CE certified
- CE-CAT III
- New model
Material and care:
- Shell fabric: 61% Modacrylic, 18% Viscose, 15% Polyester, 5% Aramid, 1% Carbon Fiber (300 g/m²)
- Contrast fabric: 60% Modacrylic, 35% Cotton, 4% Elastane, 1% Carbon Fiber
Washing instructions: Max wash temp 40°C, normal process. Do not bleach. Tumble dry low. Iron at max 110°C. Do not dry clean.
Standards: EN ISO 11612 (A1+A2, B1, C1, F1), EN ISO 11611 Class 1 (A1+A2), EN 1149 -5, EN 61482-2 EN 61482-1-1 (ELIM 6.4 CAL/CM², EBT 6.8 CAL/CM²), EN 61482-2 EN 61482-1-2 APC 1, EN 13034 Type 6, EN ISO 20471 Class 2, RIS 3279 TOM Issue 2 (Orange Only)
