Requirements and test methods for the performance of clothing ensembles.
EN 342:2017 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.
EN 342:2017 – PROTECTIVE CLOTHING - ENSEMBLES AND GARMENTS FOR PROTECTION AGAINST COLD
(EN 342:2017 supersedes EN 342:2004)
These effects comprise low air temperatures, humidity, and air velocity. The protective effects and requirements of footwear, gloves and separate headwear are excluded from the scope of this standard.
Icler: Insulation value (in M2.K/W) of the single garment or ensemble with standard reference clothing. See table C.2 below for wearing times.
Classes: Classification of the air permeability, see table below (3 levels, where 3 is best).
WP: Indication of resistance to water penetration
