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Standards and pictograms - workwear

All performance levels, pictograms and information given on this page correspond to the status as of September 2025. This information may change during the validity of this page. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or require up-to-date information. All information without guarantee.


General explanations of achieved performance levels (all tests were carried out under laboratory conditions):

1-6 / A-F      Achieved test result (the higher, the better)
0                   Minimum performance level not reached
                  Not tested or not applicable due to material or design


EN 14404_
EN 14404

Personal protective equipment - Knee protectors for work in the kneeling position 
Requirements for knee protectors for work in the kneeling position.

          Test parameter                                                     Performance level
A        Puncture resistance                                             1-2

EN 13758-2_
EN 13758-2

Protective properties against ultraviolet solar radiation
Requirements for clothing intended to protect the wearer against exposure to ultraviolet solar radiation.

HYDROSTATIC HEAD / BREATHABILITY_
HYDROSTATIC HEAD / BREATHABILITY

This pictogram indicates the hydrostatic head (mmH2O) as well as the breathability (g/sqm/24h) of shell fabric or complete garments.

STANDARD 100 By OEKO-TEX®_
STANDARD 100 By OEKO-TEX®

STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® is an independent testing and certification system for textile raw materials, intermediate and end products at all stages of processing. The tests for harmful substances include substances prohibited by law, substances regulated by law, chemicals known to be harmful to health (but not yet regulated by law) and health precaution parameters.

3M Thinsulate™ Insulation/Isolant_
3M Thinsulate™ Insulation/Isolant

3M Thinsulate™ Insulation / Isolant is characterised by its warming attributes. Despite of its light-weight and thin material it is considerably efficient. It helps to keep the body heat on a constant level and at the same time to carry moisture outwardly.

CORDURA® Fabric_
CORDURA® Fabric

CORDURA® Fabric is a very robust, abrasion-resistant, textured nylon. The slightly roughened surface gives the material a pleasant feel. It dries quickly and is water-repellent, so that the moisture drips off.

2-WAY STRETCH_
2-WAY STRETCH

2-way stretch ensures highest wearing comfort and increases the flexibility as well as the adaptability of the clothing to the body.

reinforced with canvas_
reinforced with canvas

This pictogram indicates clothing that has high-quality canvas reinforcements on crucial parts. Thanks to this refinement, the clothing is particularly robust and durable.

Premium Quality_
Premium Quality

The quality of our products is our first priority and our whole product range is meeting our high standards. Products which have further premium features (e.g. due material selection, fitting, characteristics, finishing) are marked with this pictrogram.

reflective elements_
reflective elements

This pictogram identifies items of clothing that are fitted with reflective elements. The reflective elements serve to improve visibility in poor visibility conditions.

NITRAS NOW_
NITRAS NOW

This pictogram identifies articles that are made partly or completely from recycled materials.

GAIA circulair_
GAIA circulair

This pictogram indicates articles that are made in cooperation with GAIA circulair.

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