EN ISO 24231:2024

Protective clothing - Protection against rain - Test method for ready-made garments against high-energy droplets from above (ISO 24231:2024) EN ISO 24231:2024

Publication date:   Jul 17, 2024

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60.60 Standard published   May 1, 2024

CEN

CEN/TC 162 Protective clothing including hand and arm protection and lifejackets

European Norm

13.340.10   Protective clothing

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This document specifies a test method for determining the liquid tightness of clothing for protection against rain, using a static manikin exposed to large amount of high energy droplets from above. It is applicable to the testing of jackets, trousers, coats and one- or two-piece suits.
This document is not applicable to the testing of garments for resistance to other weather conditions, e.g. snow, hail-, or strong winds.
NOTE            For general background of the rain simulation, see Annex A.

Related legislation

Legislation related to this standard

2016/425

Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on personal protective equipment and repealing Council Directive 89/686/EEC

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EN 14360:2004

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EN ISO 24231:2024
60.60 Standard published
May 1, 2024