26Updated Products Esdepunt Tanit, new models and certified products Esdepunt’s response to decreasing demand levels in the marketplace is to invest more in research and innovation.This is why the company is known as a leading manufactu- rer of workwear, uniforms and protective clothing in woven and knit fabrics. Esdepunt’sTanit label markets all kinds of clothes for industry sectors, representing 75% of the company’s total production. Flame retardant polos, antistatic, against electric arc In addition to polos and long-sleeveT-shirts, flame retardant and antistatic,Tanit presents the recently developed long-sleeve polo with flame retardant + antistatic performance, and additional protection against electric arc. 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 II in accordance to R. D. 1407/92. The granite fabric composition is acrylic/cot- ton/antistatic material, weighing an average 250 g/sq. mt. Suitable for people requiring good protection against fire and flames, elec- trostatic buildup and high temperatures cau- sed by electric arc, as in oil refining plants, petrol stations, medium voltage electrical work, etc. In the sector of antistatic clothesTanit propo- ses antistatic polos orT-shirts, in long and short-sleeve versions, with a collar, a pocket, and contrasting buttons.With permanent an- tistatic properties, complying with EN 1149- Flameproof and antistatic clothes There are a growing number of indus- tries and activities requiring efficient protection against flames and fire cau- sed by flammables, voltaic arc, gas, etc. This includes the petrochemical industry and petrol stations, for instance. Flame retardant, antistatic clothing will protect users against such hazards. On the one hand because the electrostatic buildup is avoided so that the voltaic arc never reaches a potential maximum, and on the other hand because brief contact with flames will not set clothes on fire. JOBWEAR 65 No III / 2013