ESDEPUNT TECHNICS COMFORTABLE PROTECTION This company innovates and is always aware of protection requirements in the workplace. Es- depunt Technics brings into the marketplace a range of products and solutions with perma- nent properties. When manufacturing fabrics, comfort is an es- sential element taken into account when devel- oping textile materials for protection in several industry sectors. ESD antistatic workwear ESD stands for Electro-Static Discharge, mean- ing the sudden ow of electricity caused by contact as electricity is built up in our bodies or clothes. The discharge can cause damage to electronic components and eventually pro- duce a spark, ammable if there are gases in the workplace. For workers exposed to this hazard, the use of antistatic footwear and workwear is essential, as is grounding and protection. Esdepunt Technics markets workwear with per- manent antistatic properties, complying with EN 1149-5/08 standards and made with long carbon laments that will dissipate electrostatic discharges. People working in EPA areas, elec- trostatic protected areas, need to wear this kind of workwear and ESD footwear. The company’s antistatic range of products is known for the comfort of materials and the many different choices like long or short- sleeved polos in polyester-cotton; sweatshirts for cold workplaces with round or high collars and zipper; and for extremely cold areas, po- lar linings in two versions, with high collar and half-lengthzipperandhigh-collarjacketswith full-length zippers. Protection for ATEX areas ATEX de nes areas with potentially explosive atmospheres, and sparks generated by electro- static discharges may represent this risk. To protect employees from explosion risks in ar- eas with an explosive atmosphere the research department at Esdepunt Technics has devel- oped a technical fabric with permanent antistat- ic and ame-retardant properties in accordance to standards EN 1149-5/8 – antistatic – and EN ISO 11612/15 – ame retardant. The new-gen- eration fabric protects against the sudden ow of electricity when grounded, and against igni- tion of ammable gases, also protecting users against brief contact with heat of ames. Antistatic and ame-retardant workwear for those in ATEX workplaces are also remark- ably comfortable. Items available are long and short-sleeved T-shirts and polos. Long-sleeved polos also include protection against thermal risk in the presence of electric arc, standard IEC 61482-2/09 Class I. The ame-retardant and antistatic polos, as well as those with this third property are available also in high-visibili- ty styles, certi ed to standard EN ISO 20471/13 Classes 1 and 2, in uorescent yellow or com- bining uorescent yellow and navy blue. The re- ective straps are ame retardant, in one piece or in segments. Cut protection and antipuncture workwear, adjustable The new styles available protecting against cuts and punctures have expanded this product range to the point of requiring a separate cat- alogue, available for download from the com- pany’s website. Cut protection, level 5: ne gauge woven fab- ric, highly elastic, breathable, adapting to the shape of the body, in gray or white, speci cally designed to protect against cuts in compliance with the highest standards of EN 388 directives. Forearm cuffs are among possible applications. Cut protection level 5 and antipuncture lev- el 4: medium-gauge woven fabric, heavy and offering maximum protection against cuts and punctures in accordance to standard EN 388. The fabric is available in white, and as it is breathable and feels comfortable, it has many possible uses: workwear in contact with the skin, second-layer items such as protective cuffs, or reinforcement material in speci c ar- eas on standard workwear. Washable at 90°C, it may be disinfected and this means it may be used for workwear suitable for slaughterhouses or meat processing sectors. Outside the industrial area, this new fabric is also suitable for public or private security staff workwear. Esdepunt Technics has designed polos for corporate uniforms combining one or two protective fabrics, to suit the needs of spe- ci c users. The outside layer is the classic polo with corporate colours and design. Cut protection level 4 and antipuncture level 4: non-woven felt-type fabric offering excellent protection against cuts and punctures, specif- ically designed as an extra protective layer on workwear protecting against cuts and/or punc- tures, mostly as reinforcement on strategic ar- eas like the lower back, abdomen, heart, neck, etc. Esdepunt Technics manufactures products in Spain, and this means the advantage of having workwear manufactured in accordance to spe- ci c needs, adding or placing protective fabric in areas where the risk of cuts or punctures is higher. 50 PRODUCTOS DE ACTUALIDAD / UPDATED PRODUCTS