Standards Compliance

CovTech

	METRIC		IMPERIAL
Property	Unit	Result	Unit	Result
Basis Weight (Average)	g/m²	65.2	oz/yd²	2.2
Thickness	µm	240-280	mils	10.25
Breaking Strength Grab MD	N	107.9	lbs	24
Breaking Strength Grab CD	N	54.8	lbs	12.14
Tearing Strength Trapezoid MD	N	62.6	lbs	14.07
Tearing Strength Trapezoid CD	N	31.0	lbs	6.96
Tensile Strength at Break MD	g/25mm	4800	oz/in	172
Tensile Strength at Break CD	g/25mm	2850	oz/in	102.13
Elongation at Break MD %	%	80	%	80
Elongation at Break CD %	%	84	%	84
WVTR	g/m² /24hrs	2966	oz/yd²/24hr	87.46
Surface Resistivity EN1149	O	1.4x1010	-	-
Burst Resistance ISO2960/1974	kPa	180	-	-
Abrasion Resistance EN530	# of cycles	>100	# of cycles	>100
Flex Cracking Resistance ISO7854	# of cycles	>100,000	# of cycles	>100,000

Chemical Repellency	Penetration	Repelled
Sulphuric Acid 30%	0	98.0
Sodium Hydrozide 10%	0	98.4
Isopropanol (Alcohol)	0	96.9
Water & Detergent	0	99.5
Xylene (Undiluted)	0	91.8
Butan-1 (Undiluted)	0	93.8
Lissapol	0	95.5
Hydrochloric Acid 35%	0	97.8
Gasoline	0	86.0
Motor Oil	0	91.8
Trichloroethylene	0	93.1
Acetic Acid	0	98.7

Flammability: Class 1

This particular classification (under 16CFR 1610) and our certification under EN13274-4 method 3, resistance to ignition are both recognised under ISO 6941-2003 as representing similar performance minimum requirements. CovTech™ 365PHE results "show No drop formation (fusing), is self-extinguishing and has a after-flame time of <5 seconds.

"CovTech™ is not flame resistant and should not be worn near hot surfaces, flame and spark generating processes"

Surface Resistivity - ASTM D257

This particular ASTM reference to fabric surface resistivity performance (fabric antistatic capability) now references EN1149-1 antistatic performance requirements. CovTech™ 365PHE was tested to EN1149-1.

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AirTec

AirTec red fabric outer meet the following chemical and visibility standards:

• AS/NZS 6530:2006 - Protective Clothing Protection against liquid chemicals test method for resistance of materials to penetration by liquids.
• EN471:2003 - High visibility clothing for professional use.

AirTec blue fabric meets the following standards:

• AS/NZS 6530:2006 - Protective Clothing Protection against liquid chemicals test method for resistance of materials to penetration by liquids.
• EN533:1997 - Index 1 rating (index 1 materials cannot be used directly against the skin. Only use over index 2 or 3 materials.

EN1149-3 - Method 2 antistatic requirements for clothing. This test method is for measurement of charge decay. This means a charge across or through a material leading to a reduction of charge density. Test method 2 measures the strength of the electric field on a recording device.

Chemical Test Standard ASTM F903-03 Performance Results

Resistance of materials used in protective clothing to penetration by liquids.

Procedure C: 0 psig for 5 minutes followed by 2psig (13.8kPa) for 1 minutes followed by 0psig for 54 minutes

Samples of the fabric are clamped over a PTFE test cell and held vertically so that the face of the fabric forms one side of the cell. The cell is filled with the test liquid and a stopwatch started. At all times the fabric is observed for penetration by the liquid.

The fabric is said to fail if a droplet of liquid appears indicating penetration of liquid through to the viewing side of the specimen. Identification of penetration of droplets is effected by use of blotting paper.

Test Liquid	%	Result
Sodium Hydroxide	50	PASS
Sulphuric Acid	98	PASS
Sulphuric Acid	30	PASS
Butan-1-ol	100	PASS
Nitric Acid	50	PASS
Xylene	100	PASS
Jet Fuel A1	100	PASS
Phenol	90	PASS

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FreezerWear

GSSM FreezerWear is manufactured to provide superior protection in extreme cold working environments.

Technical Standards

• We meet AS4602 Day standard for Hi-Viz for the outer fabric in both the yellow and orange colours.
• When we include the reflective tape we meet the Day / Night standards under AS 4602.
• The outer fabric is water proof - AS 2001.2.17.
• The outer fabric is breathable - ISO 11092.
• Outer fabric water repellency rating of 80 min. AS 2001.1.16
• Colour fastness to AS 2001.

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