EN ISO 343

EN 343 rain protective clothing

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR RAIN

EN ISO 343 – This European standard specifies the minimum requirements and test methods applicable to protective clothing for the effects of precipitation.

EN ISO 343 CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

TEST METHOD
DESCRIPTION
MINIMUM COMPLIANCE VALUES

EN 20811

To test a hydrostatic pressure increment of (980 ± 50) Pa/min, the following samples will be made:

  • Five samples to test the material before pre-treatment.
  • Five samples to test the seams before pre-treatment.
  • Five samples to test the material after pre-treatment with dry cleaning and/or washing.
  • Four treatments to test after pre-treatment with abrasion.
  • Four samples to test after pre-treatment with repeated flexion.
  • Four samples to test after pre-treatment with petroleum and oil.

If a sample obtains different classes on different tests, the lowest class must be the one indicated.

Water penetration resistance WpClass 1 Class 2Class 3
 Material before pre-treatment Wp ≥ 8000 PaDoes not need to be tested*Does not need to be tested*
Material after each pre-treatmentDoes not need to be tested* Wp ≥ 8000 Pa Wp ≥ 13000 Pa
Seams before pre-treatment Wp ≥ 8000 Pa Wp ≥ 8000 Pa Wp ≥ 13000 Pa

*Does not need to be tested, as the worst situation for classes 2 and 3 is after pre-treatment.

Note: several requirements must be met for each class.

EN 31092

Resistance to water vapour, Ret (EN 31092): tests the entire group of materials, except for anti-capillarity grooves and retroreflective and fluorescent bands.

Water vapour resistance Ret
m² · Pa/W

Class 1* – Ret > 40
Class 2 – 20 < Ret ≤ 40
Class 3 – Ret ≤ 20

*Class 1 has a limited time of use

ISO 4674

The material of the exterior layer must withstand tear resistance.

≥ 25 N

EN 5077

Determination of dimensional variations upon home washing and drying (3% maximum for woven and 5% maximum for knitted).

< 3% woven fabric
< 5% knitted fabric

ISO 1421 / EN 13934-1

The material of the exterior layer must withstand tensile resistance.

≥ 450 N (external material)

Sectors where EN ISO 343 is applied

IRON FOUNDRY
COOPER FOUNDRY

ALUMINIUM FOUNDRY

ZINC FOUNDRY
GLASS FOUNDRY

CATENARIES

ELECTRIC COMPANIES

OIL PLATFORMS

AUTOMOTIVES

SHIPBUILDING

UTILITIES AND SUBCONTRACTORS

INDUSTRIAL LAUNDRIES

GAS INDUSTRY

WELDING

some of the Marina Textil fabrics that are EN ISO 343 compliant

aramar fabric for firefighters
Collection of meta-para aramid fabric with and without elastic, originally mass-dyed, for manufacturing, firefighters and police.
marko multinorm fabric
Multi-standard fabric (available as a knit and woven fabric) that offers inherent protection from fire, electric arc, welding, static electricity and small chemical splashes.
american standard fabric
Inherently fire resistant fabric that surpasses international standards upon electric arc, large fire deflagrations (flash fire), electrostatic risks and small acid splash risks.
marko cold fabric for adverse climates
Highly comfortable, fire resistant group of fabrics (multi-layered) for protection from low temperatures and rain.
metal splashes protection fabric marlan
Marlan variation that surpasses American vertical flammability standards ASTM D6413 and ASTM F955.
comfortable fire resistant fabric plusmark
Fire resistant fabric that stands out due to its comfortability, high resistance to traction and tear, and outstanding durability after wash cycles.
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ISO 1421 / EN 13934-1

El material de la capa externa debe soportar una resistencia a la tracción.

≥ 450 N (material externo)