EN 342

Protective garments for food industry

This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for the performance of clothing ensembles (i.e. g two piece suits or coveralls) for protection against the effects of cold environments equal to or below −5°C (see Annex C). These effects comprise not only low air temperatures but also humidity and air velocity.
Requirements and test methods of garments for protection against cool environments are specified in EN 14058.
The protective effects and requirements of footwear, gloves and separate head wear are excluded from the scope of this standard.

 

RESULTS OF THE THERMAL INSULATION/ MEANING OF THE MARKING:

 

Protective clothing – Ensembles and garments for protection against cold

Thermal insulation
​Iclear(m²K/W)

Light activity
Exposition 8 hours

°C

Light activity
Exposition 1 hour

°C

Medium activity
Exposition 8 hours

°C

Medium activity
Exposition 1 hour

°C

0,332

-4

-21

-21

-39

Sets with underwear – (B)
Class of breathability – 2
water penetration – (x indicates that the garment component has not been tested)