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EN 469 \u2013 Protection for Structural Firefighting<\/strong><\/h4>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Overview<\/strong>
\nEN 469 defines performance requirements for protective garments used in structural firefighting. It includes requirements for the outer fabric, moisture barrier, and thermal liner, all tested under extreme thermal conditions.<\/p>\n

Testing Methods & Minimum Performance Levels<\/strong><\/h4>\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
EN ISO 9151<\/strong><\/td>\nConvective Heat (Xf)<\/em><\/strong>
\nMeasures heat transfer through the fabric when exposed to flame.<\/td>\n		\n
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  • Xf1: HTI \u2265 11 s<\/li>\n
  • Xf2: HTI \u2265 21 s<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
Xf2 (minimum)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EN ISO 6942<\/strong><\/td>\nRadiant Heat (Xr)<\/em><\/strong>
\nMeasures insulation time against radiant heat (20 kW\/m\u00b2).<\/td>\n		\n
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  • Xr1: \u2265 7 s<\/li>\n
  • Xr2: \u2265 20 s<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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Xr2 (minimum)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EN 20811<\/strong><\/td>\nWater Penetration Resistance<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Determines resistance to water under hydrostatic pressure.<\/td>\n

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    \n
  • Minimum: 20 kPa<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
PASS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ISO 11092<\/strong><\/td>\nWater Vapour Resistance<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Measures breathability to evaluate thermal comfort.<\/td>\n

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  • Ret \u2264 30 m\u00b2\u00b7Pa\/W<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
PASS<\/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 450 N<\/li>\n
  • Weft:\u00a0 \u2265 450 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