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PPE must work for you, not against.

PPE materials and gear have higher requirements for claiming effective protection against dangers like fire, heat, cold, UV, weather, cut-resistance, electrostatic discharge and electric arc.

As if the varying user needs weren't enough, there are global legal regulations to navigate and the latest technologies to keep up with... all while considering responsible and sustainable manufacture.

Better Products. Verified Claims.

We innovate for functional properties that consider the user's real-life situation, while helping you meet statutory requirements, verify quality, remove harmful substances, increase sustainability and communicate your efforts.

PPE Testing

Decades of PPE experience.

  • Testing fitness for use - acceptance, analyses and quality monitoring
  • Checking intermediate products for personal protective equipment
  • Assessing the construction and function parameters of textile fabrics
  • Testing and certifying textile UV protection
  • Ensuring good daytime visibility in traffic
  • Assessing the design for compliance with the protective function
  • Implementing flame treatment for turnout gear (manikin test in cooperation with DuPont, Geneva)
By PPE Type
Performance Topics
PPE Certification
  • Accredited and notified body comprising a testing laboratory and certification center for personal protective equipment in accordance with EU regulation 2016/425 (Notified Body No. 0555)
  • Certification and monitored product tests of protective clothing: EU type examination certificate for PPE (CE certification label) and monitored product testing according to EU regulation 2016/425, Annex VII (Module C2) of category III products
  • Appointed certification body for fire-resistant clothing for the participating countries (HuPF)
EU PPE Certification

Acceptance is key.

Without the wearer's willingness and ability to use the equipment, it cannot fulfill its purpose. It must be comfortable, properly fitting and ergonomically designed.
Consult our fit and pattern engineers

PPE Tests by Requirement

Heat & Flames

Protection against Heat and Flames

  • Clothing for protection against heat and flames - EN ISO 11612:2015 and EN ISO 14116:2015
  • Protective gloves against thermal risks - EN 407:2020
  • Production/testing description for universal fire-resistant clothing / protective clothing for fire fighters - HuPF parts 2 & 3
Cold Climate/Weather

Protection against Cold Climate/Weather

  • Protective clothing - clothing systems to protect against cold - EN 342:2017
  • Protective clothing - clothing items for protection against cool environments - EN 14058:2017
  • Protective clothing - protection against rain - EN 343:2019
  • Cold protection gloves - EN 511:2006
High Visibility

High Visibility PPE

  • High-visibility clothing - EN ISO 20471:2013+A1:2016
  • Protective clothing - high-visibility warning clothing for non-professional use - EN 1150:1999
  • Accessories - visibility accessories for the non-professional use - EN 13356:2001
  • Protective clothing - Equipment for increased visibility for medium risk situations - EN 17353:2020
UV Protection

UV Protective PPE

  • UV-protective clothing according to usage stress - UV STANDARD 801
  • UV-protective clothing in new condition - AS/NZS 4399:2017, EN 13758-1:2001 + A1:2006 and EN 13758-2:2003 + A1:2006, AATCC 183-2014
UV Protection
Electrostatic & Welding

Electrostatic and Welding Protection

  • Protective clothing - electrostatic characteristics - EN 1149-5:2018
  • Protective clothing - electrostatic characteristics - EN 16350:2014
  • Protective clothing for welding and related processes - EN ISO 11611:2015
  • Protection against the thermal hazards of a fault arc - EN 61482-2:2020, EN 61482-1-2:2014
  • Protective gloves for welders - EN 12477:2001 + A1:2005
Respiratory

Respiratory Protection

FFP Mask Testing & Certification
Gloves

Protective Gloves

  • Protective gloves – general requirements and test methods - EN 420:2003 + A1:2009
  • Protective gloves against chemicals and microorganisms - EN ISO 374-1:2016: Terminology and performance requirements
  • Protective gloves against infectious agents - EN 374-5
  • Protective gloves against mechanical risks - EN 388:2016
  • Protective gloves against cold - DIN EN 511:2006-07
  • Protective gloves against thermal risks (heat and/or fire) - EN 407:2020
  • Protective gloves for firefighters - EN 659:2003 + A1:2008
  • Protective gloves for welders - EN 12477:2001 + A1:2005
  • Protective gloves - electrostatic properties - EN 16350:2014
  • Hand protection for fencers - EN 13567
  • Hand protection against non-ionizing radiation
Turnout Gear

Fire Fighting Gear

  • Protective clothing for fire fighting - EN 469:2005 + A1:2006 + AC:2006
  • Protective clothing for wildfire fighting - EN 15384:2022
  • Protective caps - EN 13911:2017
  • Production/testing description for universal fire-resistant clothing - HuPF parts 1 - 4
  • Protective gloves for fire fighters - EN 659:2003 + A1:2008
Other

Other Personal Protective Equipment

  • Protective clothing against chemicals - DIN EN 14325
  • Protective clothing against infectious agents - DIN EN 14126
  • Protective clothing against liquid chemicals (equipment type 6 & type PB [6]) - EN 13034:2005 + A1:2009
  • Protective clothing for users of hand-held chainsaws - EN ISO 11393-2 and EN ISO 11393-6
  • Specifications for protective clothing for areas with risk of entanglement with moving parts - EN 510:1993
  • Personal protective equipment - knee protection for work in kneeling position - EN 14404:2004 + A1:2010
  • Protective clothing against substances and mixtures hazardous to health (mosquito repellent)
  • Protective clothing (hand, arm, chest, abdomen, leg, genital and face protectors) for fencers - Requirements and test methods EN 13567:2002+A1:2007 (DIN EN 13567:2007-09) - Hohenstein does NOT carry out testing of genital or face protectors
  • Performance of EU type examinations for fencing protective clothing and gloves in cooperation with DITF, Denkendorf
Medical Face Masks
Surgical & Cleanroom Textiles

Performance Enhancements

Function
Development and verification of functional and performance properties.
Man and testing manikin facing each other in same pose and same clothes
Comfort
Quantitative assessment of comfort for textiles, apparel & footwear (heat/moisture, skin, ergonomic).
firefighter wearing certified PPE and helmet
Odor
Safe and efficient management of odor.
Man looking at sweat on his shirt
UV Protection
Standardized testing and product development.
Worker in hardhat and protective gear on sunny day
Fit and Pattern
Optimization of fit, pattern, sizing and digital design.
Clothing engineer measuring fit of a man's suit
3D/4D Technology
Optimization of functional body measurements and prototyping with avatars.
Scans of person standing, squatting and touching toes with front and side views
Quality
Testing and evaluation for guidelines, standards and legal requirements.
Hohenstein chemist holding a flask of tested textile chemicals
Regulatory Assessments
Checking compliance with global regulations.
hand checking off regulations with red pen
Technical Performance Descriptions
Quality through clear communication.
Person writing on technical specifications for PPE
Comparison
Comparative product tests for better decision-making and neutrally verified claims.
Dropper testing different colored spots on fabric
Washability and Cleaning
Testing washability & effectiveness of reprocessing procedures + laundry monitoring.
Rows of laundry machines in Hohenstein lab
Suitability for leasing
Neutral evaluations of the rental suitability of textiles and clothing.
Fire fighter with turnout gear and helmet
Chemical Management
Meeting requirements for sustainable production and safer products.
Lab technician holding a tube in Hohenstein lab
Biocides
Testing for efficacy and approval.
Green bacteria magnified
Sustainability
Tailored solutions for all aspects of sustainable business.
Fabric leaves hanging in a row
Sustainable Sourcing
Find and promote certified products and facilities.
Female working on laptop in apparel design studio
OEKO-TEX® Certification
>35,000 companies who are committed to providing and sourcing safer products.
Firefighter in turnout gear
Ballistic Armor Comfort
Testing comfort and mobility for ballistic gear
Military personnel wearing ballistic vests in a crouched position
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Hohenstein Americas
+1 800 731 9468 Phone USA@Hohenstein.comEmail