Description
The Portwest (AS23) long-sleeved antistatic ESD polo is workwear that controls electrostatic discharge in environments where static electricity can cause damage. The shirt is made of 96% cotton with 4% carbon fiber and weighs 150 g/m², ensuring pleasant wearing comfort during prolonged use. The model is suitable for employees in EPA zones, electronics assembly, and other ESD-sensitive work environments.
For what work is the Portwest AS23 antistatic ESD long-sleeved polo suitable?
The AS23 is suitable for work in environments where electrostatic discharge poses a risk to products, equipment, or processes, such as electronics assembly, semiconductor production, and laboratories with ESD-sensitive components.
In these so-called EPA zones (Electrostatic Protected Areas), wearing certified ESD clothing is mandatory or highly recommended. The polo is certified according to EN 1149-5 and EN 61340-5-1, the applicable European standards for antistatic protective clothing. This means the garment meets the requirements set in many industrial and technical sectors.
What do the standards EN 1149-5 and EN 61340-5-1 mean for this Portwest ESD polo?
EN 1149-5 is the European standard that sets the material and design requirements for antistatic protective clothing, so that the garment can function as part of a grounding system. EN 61340-5-1 specifically focuses on the protection of electronic components against electrostatic discharge and sets requirements for the resistance values of the material.
Together, these standards guarantee that the AS23 polo is suitable for use in professional ESD work environments. Unlike a standard cotton polo, the antistatic effect only applies when the garment is worn correctly as part of a complete ESD system, including grounding.
The polo is washable up to a maximum of 40°C and may be dry-cleaned by a professional dry cleaner using tetrachloroethylene, normal process.
Material and care:
- Outer material: 96% Cotton, 4% carbon fiber (150 g/m²)
Washing instructions: Max wash temp 40°C, normal process. Do not bleach. Do not tumble dry. Line dry. Iron at max 150°C. Professional dry cleaning, Tetrachloroethylene, normal process.