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EN 15384 \u2013 Protection for Wildland Firefighting<\/strong><\/h4>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Overview<\/strong>
\nEN 15384 specifies minimum requirements for protective garments and materials used by wildland firefighters. These fabrics are designed for protection against radiant heat, flames, and burning particles during extended outdoor operations.<\/p>\n

Testing Methods & Minimum Performance Levels<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Test Method<\/strong><\/td>\nDescription<\/strong><\/td>\nRequirements<\/strong><\/td>\nMin. Performance Level<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EN ISO 15025 <\/strong>Procedure A<\/td>\nSurface Flame Spread<\/em><\/strong>
\n<\/em>A small flame is applied to the surface of the fabric for 10 seconds.<\/td>\n		\n
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  • Self-extinguish within 2 seconds after flame removal.<\/li>\n
  • Not produce flaming debris.<\/li>\n
  • Hole formation < 50 mm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
A1<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EN ISO 15025 <\/strong>Procedure B<\/td>\nEdge Flame Spread<\/em><\/strong>
\n<\/strong>The flame is applied to the bottom edge of a vertically suspended fabric.<\/td>\n		\n
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  • Self-extinguish within 2 seconds.<\/li>\n
  • Not burn the upper or vertical edge.<\/li>\n
  • Hole formation < 50 mm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
A2<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ISO 17493<\/strong><\/td>\nHeat Resistance at 180\u00b0C<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Fabric is exposed to dry heat at 180\u00b0C to evaluate thermal stability.<\/td>\n

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  • Must not melt, drip, or ignite.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
PASS<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ISO 13934-1 <\/strong><\/td>\nTensile Strength (Strip Method)<\/em><\/strong>
\nMeasures the maximum force needed to break a strip of fabric in warp and weft directions.<\/td>\n		\n
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  • Warp: \u2265 400 N<\/li>\n
  • Weft:\u00a0 \u2265 400 N<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
PASS<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ISO 13937-2 <\/strong><\/td>\nTear Strength (Wing Method)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Evaluates resistance to tearing using a trapezoidal-shaped cut and applying load to propagate it.<\/td>\n

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  • \u2265 20 N (warp and weft)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
PASS<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ISO 5077<\/strong><\/td>\nDimensional Stability to Washing<\/em><\/strong>
\nDetermines shrinkage or growth of the fabric after domestic laundering.<\/td>\n		\n
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  • Shrinkage should not exceed \u00b13% (woven)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \u00b15% (knitted)<\/td>\n

PASS<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Industries<\/strong><\/h4>\n