3oTrimestre14 | PROTECCIÓN LABORAL 80 Updated Products Esdepunt With Tanit, technical properties are permanent Esdepunt produces and markets Tanit workwear with permanent technical prop- erties, inherent to fibres. Flame retardant, antistatic, multistandard, and protecting against electric arc There are a growing number of activities and sectors in which workers require effi- cient protection against flames caused by combustible substances in combination with electric arc. This includes the gas, petrochemical and service stations sectors. Workers need to wear flame-retardant, antistatic clothes, mostly because this avoids electrostatic buildup that might potentially produce sparks, and also because flame-retardant fabrics protect against major injuries. The latest additions to the extensive range of products include flame-retardant and antistatic T-shirts and polos, also protect- ing against electric arc, and complying with R.D. 1407/92, EN 340/03, EN 11612/2008, EN 1149-3/04, EN 1149- 5:2008 and EN 61482 standards, classified as Category III in accordance to R. D. 1407/92. The composition of fabric is modacrylic/cotton/antistatic, weighing 250 gr./sq. mt. Tanit has also added high- visibility as a property to flame-retar- dant+antistatic+electric arc polos and T- shirts, thus covering most of the hazards in the workplace. For welders Molten metal spills are usual in welding, and metal shavings may also burn, so welders need suitable protective clothing. Tanit has designed T-shirts, polos, sweat- shirts and sweaters that offer this protec- tion. Jeobra-Soldador (Welder) is com- fortable, warm, and protective, and is one of the most widely sold products, in tight knitted fabric, thick, with a tall neck, full-length zipper and flame-retar- dant twill reinforcements on the fore- arms and chest. IGAT ski mask, flame retardant and antistatic Soft and made of stretch material, this mask is ideal to add protection to those working in areas where flames and fire pose a haz- ard. The material is knitted plain fabric, flame-retardant, antistatic, modacrylic/cot- ton/antistatic, weighing 210 gr./sq.mt. Technical twill clothes Tanit has launched a new range of flame- retardant, antistatic items also protecting against electric arc . The line, in twill, comprises trousers, coveralls and jackets in various styles, improved to feel very comfortable. New cut protection items A new, Level 5 cut protection T-shirt has been designed for people working wherev- er sharp elements pose a hazard: glass, slaughterhouses, metal works, prison and security staff, etc. And for forestry workers, there are new protective clothes very suit- able for those working with chainsaws, axes, knives or shears. Apron, with or without a bib, are also available for those working at slaughter- houses or in the glass and metal works sec- tors. Adhesive patches are also available to reinforce protection in work or sports activities. Extra breathable and antibacterial Tanit has designed T-shirts and polos in technical fabrics, always offering the high- est levels of breathability and antibacterial properties. Clothes are available in a full range of prices depending on the fabric chosen, so there’s sure to be one right choice for every budget. Finishing treatments upon clients’ request Waterproof or stain repellant granite fabric means dirt does not penetrate fab- rics because they repel fluids, so it is much easier to clean these clothes. Antibacterial treatment is also becoming more and more popular as it prevents unpleasant odour caused by bacteria, fungal microorganisms, etc. in combina- tion with perspiration. The treatment prevents their reproduction, and may be applied by various techniques: coating or nano-capsules that blend with the fabric fibres. Clothes remain cool and fresh for much longer, preventing unpleasant odour. UV protection is also a treatment that prevents UV absorption and the treat- ment will affect both the fabric if porous, its components, and dyes. 71