Introduction EN ISO 14116, titled "Protective clothing - Protection against flame - Limited flame spread materials and material assemblies," is an international standard that sets performance requirements for protective clothing designed to limit flame spread. This standard is crucial for ensuring the safety of workers in environments where they may…

Understanding FR Protective Clothing Fire safety is a cornerstone of personal protection in many industries. In the market, FR protective clothing offers critical safety solutions. The term "FR" in protective clothing can stand for either "Flame Retardant" or "Fire Resistant." While these terms might sound similar, they represent distinct approaches…

What does fabric abrasion resistance stand for?Abrasion resistance plays a very important role in the performance and safety of protective clothing. During use, the fabric experiences rubbing, contact stresses, and potential snagging that can decrease its barrier properties. Good abrasion resistance ensures that the protective clothing maintains its barrier capabilities…

The CE certificate stands out as the most rigorous certification for coveralls. This designation is attributed to several factors. Unlike other certificates that primarily evaluate the materials and finished product of coveralls, the CE certification includes a "Real person test" to assess the garment's ability to withstand movements during tasks.…

Why should we pay attention for EN 14126? When we think about biohazard protective clothing, most pictures are gloves, masks and gowns that healthcare workers wear to shield themselves from infectious diseases and viruses. But have you ever wondered how do we know this clothing works as expected? This is…

What is pesticide? A pesticide is a substance or mixture of substances intended for preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest, or for use as a plant regulator, defoliant, or desiccant. In general, a pesticide is a chemical or biological agent that deters, incapacitates, kills, or otherwise discourages pests. Pesticides…

In previous chapters, we discussed What Should You Understand About CE Test Standard for Protective Clothing, it stated clearly the standard definition of coverall and test methods for standard categorization. After we have grasped these standards, it is time to delve deeper into the fabric physical properties of the coverall,…

COVID-19 has caused significant impacts on everyday life since early 2020. To prevent the infectious disease, selecting a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which is authorized with the global organization plays a crucial role for the distributors and buyers. However, various PPE quality specifications in the global marketplace may cause confusion.…