1oTrimestre15 | PROTECCIÓN LABORAL 82 Updated products Esdepunt Tanit, the brand specialized in the future Esdepunt’s Tanit brand leads a market seg- ment that continues to grow, with a long history in Spain. For technical wear in this country makes up 17 to 20% of totals while consumption in Germany and other countries reaches 40%, with Finland lead- ing the way at 70%. Tanit offers perma- nent technical properties inherent to fibres with which fabric and clothes are made. Multi-standard wear leads the way There are more and more industry sectors and activities requiring efficient protec- tion against flame, as when working with electricity or fuel, gas and other flammable substances, in the petrochemical sector and more. With antistatic and flame-retar- dant workwear, users are duly protected because electrostatic buildup is avoided and thus, potentially dangerous sparks are no longer a risk, but also because in the event of brief contact with flames, fabrics will protect the skin. Flame-retardant, antistatic polo shirts, also high-vis, protecting against electric arc Polo shirts are flame retardant + antistatic + protective against electric arc, and company 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. Fabric is modacrylic/cotton/anti- static granite weighing an average 250 gr./m2. Tanit has also added high-vis prop- erties to flame-retardant-antistatic+electric arc polos and T-shirts, protecting users against several hazards, with standards duly met for all of these products. Breathable, antibacterial polos and T-shirts for the summer season For technical polos and T-shirts Tanit uses a full range of fabrics, all of the breathable and antibacterial, available at different prices depending on the fabric chosen, so there is a right fabric for everyone, regard- less of their budget. Comfortable, safe, cooler multi- standard workwear Tanit presents a new range of flame-retar- dant, antistatic and electric arc protection workwear in twill, including trousers, cov- eralls and jackets in different styles and versions. The goal is to make workwear as comfortable and light as possible. Welders work safely Molten metal spills are dangerous, and those working as welders, or with metal saws know it well, so they require the right type of workwear. Tanit presents a full range of workwear products in several styles, including T-shirts, polos, sweatshirts and sweaters, like the Jeobra-Soldador, comfortable, warm and highly protective, made from thick, sturdy woven fabric. Cut protection workwear range expands There is a new Level 5 T-shirt for those working with glass, or in slaughterhouses, or handling glass and metal, and also for prison staff and surveillance guards, etc. For forestry workers, the company has designed protective workers as chain saws, axes, cutters and pruning shears also pose a risk. The new aprons, with or without bibs, are ideal for people working at slaughterhous- es or handling glass and metal. Every style is designed in accordance to the specific task in question. Clients may choose high-tech finishes Waterproof and stain repellant fabric will protect against dirt and fluids. Antibacterial finishes are also in high demand for as you work and perspire, clothes are an ideal place for bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms to remain and produce unpleasant odours. Treated fabrics inhibit their reproduction and this effect may be based on topical application of pad-dry and pad-steaming, or else, with nano-capsules integrated into the fabric. In both cases, cools are cooler and prevent unpleasant odours. There is also a third possible treatment protecting against UV rays. There are some factors that affect fabrics including optical porosity, UV absorption, composition, and dyes or additives used. 69