7 . EN 14404
EN 14404 is the European standard which specifies the properties of the knee pads used when working in a kneeling position . The standard is designed to ensure that the knee pads give sufficient protection and comfort for the wearer . Knee pads that comply to EN 14404 is subjected to a number of tests to assess the impact resistance , ergonomic design and level of comfort .
To be certified for EN 14 404 , the knee pads have to be combined with a pair of trousers that jointly applies to the same certification . PROJOBs knee pads are certified to EN 14404 , type 2 , class 1 .
8 . EN 343
Products certified according to EN 343 includes technical and functional fabric for protective clothing .
EN 343 is the European Standard for garments that protects the bearer against wet weather . This standard involves testing of seams for water penetration in classes 1-4 and resistance to water vapor in classes 1-4 , with 4 being the highest class . The garments must achieve results on both tests to be labeled with the EN 343 symbol .
9 . EN 342
EN 342 is a European standard that specifies the requirements and test methods for protective clothing designed to provide protection against cold environments . This standard is particularly relevant for clothing intended for work in cold conditions where the air temperature can go below -5 ° C . Clothing is tested under various conditions to determine its thermal insulation , which can be categorized into two types :
- Represents the thermal insulation of the entire clothing ensemble .
- Represents the thermal insulation of the ensemble without taking into account the effects of air and movement .
This standard is vital for workers in industries such as construction , agriculture , and logistics , where protection against cold is critical for safety and productivity .
10 . RECYCLED THREAD
Coats EcoVerde is the first globally available 100 % recycled line of premium corespun and textured sewing threads , delivering the same proven level of performance as the industry ’ s leading non-recycled threads .
EcoVerde threads help complete the loop for garments and accessories that already use recycled polyester fabrics or other eco-friendly fabrics or materials .
Waste plastic is collected from various industrial and post-consumer sources . Used plastic ( PET ) bottles are a significant proportion and an example of how this works . These are collected , sorted , cleaned , ground to flakes and then melted down and extruded into the fibre and filaments from which EcoVerde sewing threads are made .
11 . YKK RECYCLED ZIPPER
We use zippers from YKK NATULON ®. The NATULON ® product line is designated for customers who want to increase the amount of recycled material in their products .
The NATULON ® Mechanically Recycled zipper is made from materials recycled from plastic bottles and other materials using mechanical recycling technology . The yarn used in the tape is made from over 99 % post-consumer recycled materials .
12 . OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100
Oeko-tex standard 100 is one of the world ’ s best-known lable for textiles tested for harmful substances . The standard stands for customer confidence and high product safety .
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