4oTrimestre14 | PROTECCIÓN LABORAL 81 Trade reports Esdepunt, the distributor is the main character ards. First, by avoiding electrostatic buildup to the point of originating a spark, and in the second place because in the event of brief contact with flames, the flame-retardant fabric protects against more serious damage. The latest members in this extensive family of clothes are the flame-resistant, antistatic T-shirts and polos, also protecting against electric arc and complying with R.D. 1407/92, 340/03, EN 11612/2008, EN 1149-3/04, EN 1149-5:2008 and EN 61482 standards, classified as Category II in accordance to R. D. 1407/92. Granite fabric composition is modacrylic/cotton/antistatic, with an average weight of 250 gr/sq. mt. As a nov- elty Tanit now markets hi-vis polos and T- shirts with flame-retardant, antistatic+electric arc protective proper- ties, thus covering a great part of hazards present in workplaces. Certified high visibility made in Spain, sold at importation prices Esdepunt has been capable of manufactur- ing in Spain the high visibility clothes with reflective straps now available at unbeat- able prices, lower than those of imported products. This, in addition to the advan- tages of national production, and the fact of the products being certified as Class 1 and 2 complying the EN 20471 standards, marketed by the Tecman brand owned by the company. These clothes in breathable, ventilated polyester are made with fabric produced at the company itself. Weight ranges from 150 gr. for polos and short-sleeve T-shirts, to 180 gr. for long-sleeve versions. The range of polos and T-shirts made from this fabric is extensive and there are so many colour combinations to choose among that every company will surely find whatever suits its corporate image. Ten colour combinations are always in stock, and as the company’s production is non-stop, stock is always guaranteed. Delivery service for items in stock is imme- diate, while customized products in special colour combinations require a maximum fifteen days. Esdepunt is 100% behind all of its products, guaranteeing maximum quality. Ever since the beginner Esdepunt has oriented sales through distribu- tors who supply products to private companies and local or national adminis- trations (army, national police, municipal police, local police, firefighters, civil protec- tion, etc.). The company covers the whole of Spain with its extensive network, and exports products to other countries in the Euro- pean Union. Know-how Esdepunt started operating in 1981 and since the beginning it specialized in manufacturing knitted sweaters for workwear. As products, details and materials offers the highest quality, the name became well known and grew stronger. Design was always modern and adapted to each work sector. Later on the company was a pioneer in the introduction of polyester/cotton granite fabric polos which gradually substituted shirts, and new items and types of woven fabric were added to its catalogue. As Spain became a part of the Euro- pean Union Esdepunt set up quality and safety systems for all production processes and sectors. Since July of 2004 its products are certified to ISO 9001 quality standards. Since its origins and well into these days, the catalogue of products by Esdepunt marketed by the company’s Tanit and Tecman brands, has evolved and adapted, even anticipating mar- ket needs. Today Esdepunt manufac- tures clothes with the most efficient techni- cal fabrics for every work sector and application. Ongoing innovation has led the company to a privileged position in the field of workwear, protective wear, and uniforms. IN terms of high visibility clothes, it was the first Spanish company to certified sweaters in accordance to EN 471 stan- dards, back in 2002. The next step was the official certificate for hi-vis polos (the com- pany owns the fabric patent), sweatshirts and polar fleece linings. Regarding uniforms for local police forces, firefighters and civil protection teams, the use of efficient technical fabrics and new designs for polos, sweaters, polar fleece clothes, etc. combining regular and hi-vis colours has become one of the strengths of this company, setting new standards for its competitors. Leaders in multi-standard clothes Innovation at Esdepunt is always focused on the needs of those requiring efficient protection against fire, com- bustible substances, electric arc, and a full range of areas involving gas, petrochemical substances, etc. as is the case with gas stations, among oth- ers. Flame-retardant and antistatic clothes help protect workers against such haz- 33