39 Updated Products Expands the certification of its fireproof workwear termine the policy of innovation and on- going improvement of the company. The manufacturer from Burgos points out that “all these innovations are always developed with domestic textile manu- facturers, garment factories located in Spain and Spanish certification bodies, which undoubtedly constitutes a power- ful platform for marketing these pro- ducts by highlighting the guarantees they offer and the service’s solvency”. Confecciones Este “The Confecciones’ Este aim of offering the market the widest possible range of PPE and thus satisfying the demands of the market do not decrease. Consistent with this policy we have introduced a new extension of the certification of our permanent flame retardant clothing, as well as a new article.This has allo- wed us setting up the most extensive range of technical clothing we’ve ever had”, a spokesman of the company from Burgos says. The different certifications make the 8448 Series one of the most versatile EPI currently on the market, not only for performance, but also by the variety of models available. More certifications for 8448 Series Complementing the items that make up the 8448 Series, Confecciones Este has developed a flame retardant, antistatic, high visibility vest to wear in combina- tion with the appropriate clothing.The vest is a convenient and versatile solu- tion to meet the requirements and oc- cupational hazards existing in industrial sectors such as electric, gas, and petro- chemicals, as well as the distribution of these services. Market attention The 8448 Series has obtained the certi- fication anti-acid, complying with EN 13034/05 (Type 6) standard by treat- ment with Active HT Teflon.This series already met the regulatory require- ments for fire protection, welding, antis- tatic, high visibility and electric arcing. Confecciones Este created a specific ca- talogue of fireproof workwear in late 2013. Due to its excellent inherent pro- perties, this product’s assortment “has achieved to become a reference to na- tional and international scope because of its variety and quality”, rules that de- To satisfy the diverse needs of the mar- ket, Confecciones Este has got an array of products and services ranging from immediate supply of stocked workwear and PPE, to a national tailored apparel service.The product catalog can be downloaded via the website (www.con- feccioneseste.com) from where one can access all the technical information.