Textile fabrics with the EN ISO 13934-1:1999 rating are tested for their tensile strength and how much they stretch before breaking. This ensures the fabric's durability and resistance to tearing, leading to longer-lasting products.

Textile fabrics with the EN ISO 13937-2:2000 rating are tested for their resistance to tearing or ripping. This ensures products made from these fabrics are more durable and less likely to rip or have small tears extend with everyday use.

Protective clothing with the EN 14325:2004 rating are tested for the physical performance of their materials, seams, and joins, including resistance to abrasion, tearing, and chemical penetration. This ensures you can compare and choose garments that provide the appropriate level of protection against various chemical hazards.

Protective clothing with the EN 13688:2013/A1:2021 rating are tested for general requirements including comfort, harmlessness of materials, proper sizing, and durability. This ensures the garment is safe, fits well, won't cause irritation, and maintains its quality over time for your protection.

PPE stands for "personal protective equipment." PPE Category 1 refers to equipment that is simple and easy to use, and has a lower level of risk. Examples of PPE Category 1 include gloves, goggles, and simple respirators. In Europe, PPE Category 1 must meet certain safety standards set by the European Union. This means that it must be designed and manufactured to protect the user without causing harm. Companies that make or sell PPE must prove that it meets these standards.