EN 342 Test Standard for Protective Clothing for Protection Against Cold

EUROLAB laboratory provides testing and compliance services within the scope of EN 342 standard. The EN 342 standard, which is a European standard, describes the requirements and test methods for the performance of protective clothing, such as overalls or two-piece clothing groups, against the effects of cold environments of minus 5 degrees Celsius and lower.

This standard considers not only low air temperatures, but also humidity and air velocity.

For working in low temperatures and cold environments, it is important that the suit provides the necessary thermal efficiency to protect against the cold and keep the wearer warm and insulated.

The EN 342 standard is a standard for cold weather clothing designed to provide excellent protection in dangerous, cold environments.

The standard in question focuses on four parameters: movable thermal insulation properties, immobile thermal insulation properties, air permeability and waterproof penetration properties. There are no special requirements for head, hand or foot protection in this standard.

There are two numbers representing the X and Y values ​​in the symbol of the EN 342 standard. The X value indicates waterproofness and the Y value indicates water vapor permeability (breathability of the garment).

Manufacturers have documented themselves according to this standard. The product does not need to be evaluated by an independent notified body. Because the only risk for the user is to get wet without a life-threatening danger.

The X value 3 is the highest, that is, the most waterproof level. The lowest level is 1. The Y value is the highest, that is, the level of breathability. Again, the lowest level is 1.

The mentioned standard has been published in our country by the Turkish Standards Institute with the following title: EN 342 Protective clothing, sets and constructions for protection against cold.

EUROLAB assists manufacturers with EN 342 test compliance. Our test experts, with their professional working mission and principles, provide you, our manufacturers and suppliers, the best service and controlled testing process in our laboratories. Thanks to these services, businesses receive more effective, high-performance and quality testing services and provide safe, fast and uninterrupted service to their customers.