Protective clothing is certified to the EN343 standard to withstand precipitation, fog and ground humidity and is tested accordingly. It also accounts for the breathability of the garment in such conditions. Please note EN 343 certified garments will protect the wearer against these conditions provided that: - The garment is fully closed before use to ensure maximum protection. - The fabric is clean. (If it is dirty its performance may be impaired) - The protective clothing is stored in a dry and well-ventilated space. - The garment is cared for according to the washing instructions to ensure maximum protective performance. Resistance to Water Penetration is split into 4 levels: EN 343 PROTECTION AGAINST RAIN Water penetration resistance WP Water penetration resistance WP Specimen to be tested - material before pre- treatment; - seams before pre- treatment - material after each pre- treatment; - seams after pretreatment by cleaning :3 3D - - - :3 3D - :3 3D :3 3D Class 3 4 :3 3D :3 3D :3 3D - - - - :3 3D m² - Pa W 5HW 5 5 5HW 1RWH 3D DSSUR[LPDWHO\ PP+ 2 Class 3 4 Breathability is also split into 4 levels: 147
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