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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 14404, 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.
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MAJOR PROGRESSION BENEFITS
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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