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EN 343

Protective clothing for protection against rain.

What is EN 343 standard?

EN 343 specifies requirements and test methods for the performance of materials and ready-made garments for protection against the effects of precipitation (e.g., rain, snowflakes), fog and ground humidity.

EN343:2019 - PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: PROTECTION AGAINST RAIN

(NEN-EN 343:2019 supersedes EN 343:2003+A1:2007)

EN 343 explained

Garments for protection against other effects than precipitation (e.g., water splashes, waves) are excluded from this standard. The protective effects and requirements of footwear, gloves and separate headwear are excluded from the scope of this document.

Explanation categories:
X: Water penetration (4 levels, where class 4 is best)
Y: Water vapor resistance / breathability (4 levels, where class 4 is best)
R: Rain tower test (optional) – X: means “not tested”
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