Fire Fighting PROTECCIÓN LABORAL 70 | 1erTrimestre12 102 Sympatex, performance professionally protected Industrial companies, craftsman’s establishments, municipal utilities, energy suppliers, steel mills - they all have to protect their employees from the risks at work with personal protective equipment (PPE). In order to meet these complex requirements with just one clothing system and thus to offer a cost-effective solution, Sympatex Professional now introduces for the first time multifunctional laminates that cover several protective functions. In the high-end segment, the new Sym- patex multifunctional laminates are equipped with the Nomex® Comfort surface material using an inherent flame- resistant aramid weave. The high-quality base model comes with a surface material made of a mixture of cotton, modacrylic fibre and viscose. The laminates are hydrophobic as well as oleophobic. The protective functions in detail: - Weather protection (EN 343, Class 3) - High-visibility warning clothing (EN 471) - Heat and flame protective clothing (EN 531, ISO 11612) - Electrostatic discharge (EN 1149) - Antistatic (EN 1149) - Electric arc (DIN IEC 61482-1-1, Class 1) Both versions are equipped with the orig- inal Sympatex 100% PES membrane. It offers quality “made in Germany” and highest functionality. The Sympatex mem- brane is not only absolutely water-proof but also provides the highest climate com- fort even under extreme conditions thanks to the “Smart Dynamic Mem- brane” technology: The water vapour transport rises along with the increasing level of physical activity, thus always offering a pleasant feeling. Due to the compact structure of the mem- brane, laminates with Sympatex equip- ment can be washed at 60° C or dry- cleaned without any problems. Another advantage of the compact membrane structure is a 100% protection against viruses and bacteria bound to liquids. “In regard to the increasing supply cost pressure, we can offer a profitable solu- tion and high-quality brand products with our multifunctional laminates”, says Kerstin Effring, Director Contract & Work- wear of Sympatex Technologies. Sympa- tex has also attended the SICUR fair in February and will be also represented at the Expoprotection trade show beginning of December 2012. The Sympatex membrane is 100% wind- proof, 100% waterproof and highly breath- able. It is made of polyether-ester that rep- resents no health hazard and is therefore absolutely environmentally friendly and skin friendly, while also being recyclable like a PET bottle. The Sympatex membrane is certified Öko-Tex 100 Standard and bluesign® for the high level of production concerning the protection of the environ- ment, health and safety. For the first time, Sympatex and their partners have established a procedure of manufacturing the membrane that helps reducing material usage by up to 15%. The reduction of material and, as a con- sequence, also energy is based on a pure recycling of deficient membrane particles, which are created during the production process and had to be disposed of before. The Sympatex team will be present at the Sicur Fair at the Hall 4 D14.