Evaluation of the resistance of materials to splashes of molten metal (une-en iso 9185: 2008)
This standard specifies a method for evaluating the resistance to heat penetration of materials intended to be used in clothing to protect against large splashes of molten metal. Provides specific procedures for evaluating the effects of molten aluminium, molten cryolite, molten copper, molten iron, and molten steel splashes. The protective fabrics, accessories / materials used […]
Fire resistant fabrics for cold and rain
Few years ago, Marina Textil opted for the investment of a lamination plant. In it we can manufacture all kinds of waterproof and cold fabrics. The possibility of being able to develop and manufacture this type of fabric, with exhaustive production control, allow us to offer a product with adequate performance to the needs of […]
Antistatic behaviour
IS THE ANTISTATIC PROTECTION REALLY NECESSARY? The antistatic behaviour on a garment is needed for different final applications. In the oil and gas, or basically all the companies that have an ATEX area, the antistatic behaviour is needed to avoid the possible sparks that could occur in such environments, which could cause sudden fire and […]
Technical advice, flame-resistant fabrics for protective clothing
Why is it important to visit the Prevention responsible, HSE or Safety Managers? Not all companies can have an HSE Department with people taking care and paying attention to the regulation changes, protocols for contingencies, specialists in PPE, etc. The reality of most of the people related to the world of HSE, in medium size […]
Type 6 protective clothing against chemical agents
WHAT SHOULD YOU KNOW ABOUT TYPE 6 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AGAINST CHEMICAL AGENTS? The EN ISO 13034 Standard requires fabrics and garments to protect against small splashes of chemical products (liquids) and the level of performance is measured by their resistance to their penetration. And within Chemical and biological protective clothing, the protection provided by the […]
Product control in all its manufacturing process
HOW IMPORTANT IS THE PRODUCT CONTROLL IN ITS MANUFACTURING? A good quality control begins in the raw material. A good inspection of it, can avoid later problems such as the dye affinity of the fabric in its final step. [social_buttons facebook=”true” twitter=”true” google_plus=”true” linkedin=”true”] Having this in mind, making a quality control during the spinning […]
New solutions for PPE for firefighters
How to improve comfort for one of the most dangerous jobs? Did you know that there are 4 regulations that involve the protection of the firefighters’ collective? These are: EN 11612, EN 469, EN 15384 (old EN 15614), EN 16689. The most known of them is EN 469, since it is the one that regulates […]