Arc Flash Polo Shirt Category 1 Hi Vis Yellow
ARC FLASH CLOTHING
Category 1 Polo Shirt By ProGARM
*Please note: this garment is currently undergoing an ‘open arc’ retest and is awaiting official certification. The below Category 1 / Arc 1 protection ratings are not up to date at this time.
ProGARM Arc Flash Polo Shirt is tested to achieve Category 1 protection against arc flash according to IEC 61482-1-1:2009 ‘open arc’ test method. – recommended for use with ProGARM 5626 arc flash sweatshirt.
Should you require guidance on selection and use of an Arc Flash Calculator please call Thorne & Derrick, the UK’s leading specialist distributor of electrical safety equipment for LV (Low Voltage), MV (Medium Voltage) and HV (High Voltage).
Arc flash polo shirt sizes range from S-4XL.
The premium long sleeved hi vis polo shirt is constructed using VXS+ Pique Flame Resistant fabric with soft touch finish.
Arc Flash Protection
- IEC 61482-1-1:2009 Open Arc Test Method Cal Rating – N/A
- IEC 61482-1-2:2007 Box Test Method Class 1 or Class 2 – Class 1 4kA
Arc Flash Polo Shirt Category 1
Features & Benefits
- Category 1 Arc Flash Protection
- Flame Resistant and Arc Flash protection
- Enclosed stud placket – allows quick fastening of polo shirt
- VXS+ blend – natural feel, comfortable & soft
- Breathable with good moisture management
- ThermSAFETM plastic Flame Resistant poppers – CE Certified
- Knitted collar with tipping – ensures best appearance after washing
- Contrast colour collar – stylish & practical
- Rib knit cuffs – close fit
- Safety ICONTM on arm – visual EN Standards icon system
- 5cm Flame Resistant Anti Static Stretch Reflective Tape – heat applied to improve flexibility
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European Standards
ProGARM 5286 arc flash polo shirt conform to the following European Standards:
- EN ISO 11612:2015 | A1 | B1 | C1 | F1
- EN 1149-5:2008 | Pt. 5:2008 | Pt. 3:2004 | Charge Decay
- EN ISO 20471:2013 | Class 3
- IEC 61482-2:2009 | Class 1
Polo Shirt | Care Information
ProGARM 5286 arc flash polo shirt must be carefully cleaned to ensure arc flash protection levels are maintained.
- Do not bleach, boil or use soap based products – clean polo shirts using detergents only
- Dirty clothing may lead to reduction in arc flash protection
- Company will not accept liability for garments where care labels have been ignored, neglected, defaced or removed
- Always store arc flash clothing in clean dry conditions
- Do not store in places subject to direct strong sunlight
Arc Flash Polo Shirt Size Chart
UK | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL |
Chest to Fit (inches) | 34-36 | 36-38 | 38-41 | 41-44 | 44-46 | 46-50 | 50-52 | 52-56 | 56-58 |
Chest to Fit (cms) | 85-90 | 90-95 | 95-102.5 | 102.5-110 | 110-115 | 115-125 | 125-130 | 130-140 | 140-145 |
EU | 44-46 | 46-48 | 48-52 | 52-56 | 56-58 | 58-62 | 62-64 | 64-66 | 66-68 |
DE | 42-44 | 44-46 | 46-50 | 50-54 | 54-56 | 56-60 | 60-62 | 62-66 | 66-68 |
NL | 42-44 | 44-46 | 46-50 | 50-54 | 54-56 | 56-60 | 60-62 | 62-66 | 66-68 |
Related Arc Flash Clothing Protection & Products
IEC 61482 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AGAINST THE THERMAL HAZARDS OF AN ELECTRIC ARC
Arc flash clothing and garments in a layered combination deliver workwear protection against hazards according to IEC 61482 – PPE protects the worker against electric arc flash dangers. According to IEC 61482-1-1:2009 (encompassing NFPA 70E 2015) the 4 arc risk categories are numbered according to the severity threat and determine the clothing protection level required to protect against a minimum level of incident energy measured in calories / cm² – this is the ‘Open Arc’ test method and measures clothing protection level according to the Arc Thermal Performance Value (ATPV).
The ‘Box Arc’ tests clothing materials and fabric according to a pass/fail test by exposure to electric arc produced by 4kA (Class 1) and 7kA (Class 2) short circuits – this is IEC 61482-1-2:2007.
ARC 1 4 Cal ♦ ARC 2 8 Cal ♦ ARC 3 25 Cal ♦ ARC 4 40 Cal
IEC Standard 61482 – Class 1
Garment Category – Polo Shirt
Order Code – ProGARM 5286
- Anti Static BS EN 1149-5:2008 Electrostatic Properties Of Protective Clothing
- Flame Resistant EN ISO 11612:2015 Protective Clothing Against Heat & Flame