The Portwest FR74 flame-resistant polo shirt is specifically designed for professionals working in high-risk 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 is ideal for industrial workplaces where strict safety requirements apply to daily workwear.
Which work environments is this flame-resistant polo shirt from Portwest suitable for?
This garment is perfectly suited for use in ATEX environments and zones with an increased risk of explosion or thermal hazards from an electric arc. Thanks to the EN 1149-5 standard, the shirt provides reliable anti-static protection.
Additionally, the polo meets the EN ISO 20471 Class 2 standard for high visibility, making it highly suitable for work along roads, on construction sites, or in distribution centers where being visible in the dark or during bad weather is essential for safety.
What do the heat-resistant standards of this flame-resistant polo shirt mean?
The polo meets the EN ISO 11612 standard with classes A1, B1, C1, and F1, which means 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 directly into the fiber and will not be lost during washing. The shirt also meets 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 placket offer extra comfort and a neat fit.
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
- Concealed button placket
- Stylish contrast colors
- High-quality, sew-on, flame-resistant reflective tape
- CE certified
- CE-CAT III
- Suitable for use in ATEX environments
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%))
