top of page
Porelle-Industrial

PROTECTING BEYOND EN 343,
GIVING YOU THE ADVANTAGE

 
Porelle® membranes are engineered for high-performance outerwear, providing protection against extreme cold-weather environments and potential workplace hazards. Our technologies ensure the wearer is protected and comfortable. This is why our membranes are widely used by a range of professional workers in oil, gas, postal, chemical, forestry and other related industries.
 

THE EN 343 STANDARD

​

The EN 343 standard sets out the requirements for workwear to protect the user against weather elements and provide a level of wearer comfort. This is vital in working conditions where wind, rain, snow, fog, ground moisture and varying temperatures can be encountered.

​

EXCEEDING EN 343

 

Porelle® membranes exceed the requirements of EN 343 for protective workwear. Our technologies can achieve waterproofness levels of 20,000 mm and offer options for Ret breathability ratings as low as 4 in a laminate construction. This gives garment manufacturers the confidence that they can surpass EN 343 Class 3 levels.


We strive for high product consistency and waterproof durability, both in use and after multiple wash cycles. Our quality control process is built around a test regime that goes beyond the typical requirements specified in waterproof standards, such as EN 20811.

​

BEYOND EN 343 - ENHANCED PROTECTION

 

Porelle® membranes protect beyond EN 343 requirements in a multitude of ways and this is important because workers are exposed to a number of dangers, not just weather elements. For instance, in certain working environments local hazards from liquid industrial chemicals to viral and blood borne pathogens must be considered.


We offer a range of technologies that can be adapted to different working environments. By combining EN 343 requirements with other properties, porelle® membranes can enhance your hazard and cold weather protection apparel. These properties can include:

 

  • High visibility (EN 471: Class 3)

​

  • Anti-static discharge (EN 1149)

​

  • Flame resistance (EN ISO 11612)

​

  • Chemical protection (EN 13034 Type 6)

​

  • Cold weather protection exceeding -40°C

​

  • Light weight

​

  • Windproof

​

  • Salt water resistance


The porelle® membranes range has been engineered for extreme, high performance to deliver maximum protection. All of our membranes are independently monitored by our Quality Assurance Department, which is ISO 9001 certified.

​

bottom of page