Kept 4,900 mm of water out after 40 industrial wash cycles

Four jackets, 40 washes, 300 hours of wear across two winter sites.

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2026-01-27		Kept 4,900 mm of water out after 40 industrial wash cycles	Workwear

Manufacturers cite these in spec sheets. Which ones actually protect the buyer, and which ones are marketing.

EN ISO 20345
Safety footwear
The reference standard. S3 covers most site work; S7 (formerly S3 WR) adds waterproofing.
EN 388
Protective gloves against mechanical risks
The 4-digit rating tests abrasion, cut, tear and puncture. The new EN ISO 13997 supersedes the old cut test.
EN ISO 20471
High-visibility clothing
Class 3 is the site-work minimum. Retroreflectivity after 25 wash cycles is the honest test — read the wash count on the spec sheet.
NFPA 2112
Flame-resistant garments for industrial personnel
The reference for FR workwear on hot-work and oil/gas sites in North America.