Workwear or protective clothing?
Ordinary coats, jackets and trousers dress a team and can carry branding. PPE clothing claims defined, documented protection. Vetiwork's workwear shown here must not be treated as certified protective clothing because of its appearance.
General and specific requirements
EN ISO 13688 addresses general protective-clothing requirements alongside specific protection standards. EN ISO 20471 covers high visibility. Fluorescent colour or an added strip is not enough: the complete garment and its marking need documentation.
Rain: recognise the changed reference
EN 343:2019 remains in some equipment documents. AFNOR lists it as replaced by EN ISO 24232:2025. Retain the edition on the model declaration and compare documented performance and limits. Listing the newer reference does not certify every garment offered.
Branding and care
On PPE garments, a logo, repair or accessory can affect useful area or protective properties. Follow manufacturer-authorised positions and operations, the care label, washing limits and replacement criteria.
Prepare a proposal
Separate ordinary garments from required protection. For PPE, send the hazard, required class or level, sizes and existing specification. Request an exact reference, instructions and applicable declaration before attributing performance.
