by Lucia Li | Sep 2, 2021 | Certifications
STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® is the most well-known and widespread brand in the world, therefore also the world’s leading label for textiles, accessories and products tested regarding content of harmful substances.Do you want to convey that your products are safe...
by Lucia Li | Sep 2, 2021 | Certifications
The Global Recycle Standard (GRS) was originally developed by Control Union Certifications in 2008 and ownership was passed to the Textile Exchange on 1 January 2011. The GRS is an international, voluntary, full product standard that sets requirements for third-party...
by Lucia Li | Sep 2, 2021 | Certifications
The BS EN ISO 20471 standard specifies the requirements for clothing designed to increase the wearer’s visibility in order to make them more noticeable in hazardous situations during the day and at night (illumination in car headlights). It has replaced EN 471...
by Lucia Li | Sep 2, 2021 | Certifications
BS EN 1149-5 is the European Standard for garments that protect against electrostatic discharge in areas where there is a risk of explosion (ATEX Environments) such as petrochemical refineries and fuel distribution companies. Annex II, art. 2.3. of the ATEX directive...
by Lucia Li | Sep 2, 2021 | Certifications
Understanding EN343 – Waterproof and Breathable Protective Clothing When it comes to facing the elements, it’s important that workers have the right level of protection. There’s a crucial difference between a garment that’s simply made from water-resistant...
by Lucia Li | Sep 2, 2021 | Certifications
BS EN ISO 14116 replaces the withdrawn EN533. While the standard does deal with the issue of flame resistance to some extent, it is arguably more suited to outerwear that would usually be worn over other protective garments. For this reason ProGARM have opted to...
