Protech: Protective Textiles and PPE
Textiles that protect the wearer from heat and flame, chemicals, cuts, bullets, falls and being unseen.
- 6 articles
- 235 standards
- 9 upcoming fairs
- 6 calculators
What it covers
- firefighter and flame-resistant clothing
- chemical protective suits
- high-visibility garments
- cut-resistant gloves
- body armour
- fall-arrest harnesses
- chainsaw protective clothing
Made from
Meta- and para-aramid, modacrylic, FR viscose and FR-treated cotton, UHMWPE for cut and ballistic protection, and laminated or coated barriers.
Market size India: Rs 3,148 crore (US$0.48 billion) in 2019-20, 2.6% of India’s technical-textiles market. World: US$11.2 billion. Ministry of Textiles, Baseline Study 2020, Tables 9.1 and 9.2
Mandatory certification India: the Protective Textiles Quality Control Order has applied since 7 October 2023. Every item, IS standard and date
Articles
- Technical Textiles QCO List: Every Indian Order, Product, IS Standard and Date
- Protective Clothing Certification: EU PPE Categories and India QCO Tests
- Is Wool Fire Resistant? How Wool Behaves in a Flame, and Its Limits
- Protech – Technical Textiles for Personal and Property Protection
- Textile Innovations for Disaster Relief: Lightweight, Durable Fabrics
- Types of Textile Gloves: A Comprehensive Guide for Every Need
Test methods and specifications
Grouped by the subject in each standard’s official title. Each entry links to the register record, which names the current edition and its equivalents.
Protective clothing37
- BS EN 17673 Protective clothing. Protection against heat and flame. Requirements and test methods for garments with integrated smart…
- EN 1082-1 Protective clothing - Gloves and arm guards protecting against cuts and stabs by hand knives -…
- EN 1082-2 Protective clothing - Gloves and arm guards protecting against cuts and stabs by hand knives -…
- EN 1149-1 Protective clothing - Electrostatic properties - Part 1: Test method for measurement of surface resistivity
- EN 1149-5 Protective clothing - Electrostatic properties - Part 5: Material performance and design requirements
- EN 1150 Protective clothing - Visibility clothing for non-professional use - Test methods and requirements
- EN 14058 Protective clothing - Garments for protection against cool environments
- EN 14126 Protective clothing - Performance requirements and tests methods for protective clothing against infective agents
- EN 14328 Protective clothing - Gloves and armguards protecting against cuts by powered knives - Requirements and test…
- EN 17353 Protective clothing - Enhanced visibility equipment for medium risk situations - Test methods and requirements
- EN 17487 Protective clothing - Garments with permethrin as-treated articles supporting the protection against tick bites
- EN 17673 Protective clothing - Protection against heat and flame - Requirements and test methods for garments with…
- EN 342 Protective clothing - Ensembles and garments for protection against cold
- EN 343 Protective clothing - Protection against rain
- EN ISO 13688 Protective clothing - General requirements (ISO 13688:2013)
- EN ISO 13998 Protective clothing - Aprons, trousers and vests protecting against cuts and stabs by hand knives (ISO…
- EN ISO 27065 Protective clothing - Performance requirements for protective clothing worn by operators applying pesticides and for re-entry…
- GB/T 20654 Protective clothing - Mechanical properties - Test method for the determination of the resistance to puncture…
- GB/T 20655 Protective clothing - Mechanical properties - Determination of the resistance to puncture
- GB/T 23462 Protective clothing - Test method for chemical protective materials to permeation by chemicals
- GB/T 38302 Protective clothing — Thermal protective performance test method
- IS 15748 Protective clothing - Clothing to protect against heat and flame - Minimum performance requirements (first revision)
- ISO 13997 Protective clothing — Mechanical properties — Determination of resistance to cutting by sharp objects
- ISO 13999-1 Protective clothing — Gloves and arm guards protecting against cuts and stabs by hand knives —…
- ISO 13999-2 Protective clothing — Gloves and arm guards protecting against cuts and stabs by hand knives —…
- ISO 13999-3 Protective clothing — Gloves and arm guards protecting against cuts and stabs by hand knives —…
- ISO 15025 Protective clothing — Protection against flame — Method of test for limited flame spread
- ISO 17491-1 Protective clothing — Test methods for clothing providing protection against chemicals — Part 1: Determination of…
- ISO 17491-2 Protective clothing — Test methods for clothing providing protection against chemicals — Part 2: Determination of…
- ISO 17491-3 Protective clothing — Test methods for clothing providing protection against chemicals — Part 3: Determination of…
- ISO 17491-4 Protective clothing — Test methods for clothing providing protection against chemicals — Part 4: Determination of…
- ISO 17491-5 Protective clothing — Test methods for clothing providing protection against chemicals — Part 5: Determination of…
- ISO 24231 Protective clothing — Protection against rain — Test method for ready-made garments against high-energy droplets from…
- ISO 24232 Protective clothing — Protection against rain
- ISO 6529 Protective clothing — Protection against chemicals — Determination of resistance of protective clothing materials to permeation…
- ISO 6942 Protective clothing — Protection against heat and fire — Method of test: Evaluation of materials and…
- ISO 9185 Protective clothing — Assessment of resistance of materials to molten metal splash
ASTM methods and specifications24
- ASTM D4238 Standard Test Method for Electrostatic Propensity of Textiles
- ASTM E3004 Standard Specification for Preparation and Verification of Clay Blocks Used in Ballistic-Resistance Testing of Torso Body…
- ASTM E3005 Standard Terminology for Body Armor and Ballistic Protection
- ASTM E3068 Standard Test Method for Contact Measurement of Backface Deformation in Clay Backing During Body Armor Testing
- ASTM E3086 Standard Practice for Creating Appliques for Use in Testing of Nonplanar Soft Body Armor Designed for…
- ASTM E3107/E3107M Standard Test Method for Resistance to Penetration and Backface Deformation for Ballistic-resistant Torso Body Armor and…
- ASTM E3108 Standard Practice for Conformity Assessment of Protective Gloves Worn by Law Enforcement and Corrections Officers
- ASTM E3109 Standard Specification for Protective Gloves Worn by Law Enforcement and Corrections Officers
- ASTM E3110/E3110M Standard Test Method for Collection of Ballistic Limit Data for Ballistic-resistant Torso Body Armor and Shoot…
- ASTM E3141/E3141M Standard Test Method for Ballistic Resistant Shields for Law Enforcement
- ASTM E3212 Standard Guide for Selection and Procurement of Protective Gloves Worn by Law Enforcement and Corrections
- ASTM E3347/E3347M Standard Specification for Ballistic-Resistant Shields Used by Law Enforcement Officers
- ASTM F1301 Standard Practice for Labeling Chemical Protective Clothing
- ASTM F1414 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Cut Resistance to Chainsaw in Lower Body (Legs) Protective Clothing
- ASTM F1494 Standard Terminology Relating to Protective Clothing
- ASTM F1670/F1670M Standard Test Method for Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing to Penetration by Synthetic Blood
- ASTM F1671/F1671M Standard Test Method for Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing to Penetration by Blood-Borne Pathogens…
- ASTM F1818 Standard Specification for Foot Protection for Chainsaw Users
- ASTM F1819 Standard Test Method for Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing to Penetration by Synthetic Blood…
- ASTM F2302 Standard Performance Specification for Labeling Protective Clothing Which Provides Resistance to Incidental Exposures to Heat or…
- ASTM F2732 Standard Practice for Determining the Temperature Ratings for Cold Weather Protective Clothing
- ASTM F2894 Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Materials, Protective Clothing, and Equipment for Heat Resistance Using a…
- ASTM F3324 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Cut Resistance to Chainsaw in Leg Protective Devices
- GB/T 23467 Standard test method for evaluation of flame resistant clothing for protection against flash fire simulations using…
Personal protective equipment14
- EN 13921 Personal protective equipment - Ergonomic principles
- EN 14404-1 Personal protective equipment - Knee protectors for work in the kneeling position - Part 1: Test…
- EN 14404-2 Personal protective equipment - Knee protectors for work in the kneeling position - Part 2: Requirements…
- EN 14404-3 Personal protective equipment - Knee protectors for work in the kneeling position - Part 3: Requirements…
- EN 14404-4 Personal protective equipment - Knee protectors for work in the kneeling position - Part 4: Requirements…
- EN 14404-5 Personal protective equipment - Knee protectors for work in the kneeling position - Part 5: Requirements…
- EN 14404-6 Personal protective equipment - Knee protectors for work in the kneeling position - Part 6: Requirements…
- EN ISO 20345 Personal protective equipment - Safety footwear (ISO 20345:2011)
- EN ISO 20346 Personal protective equipment - Protective footwear (ISO 20346:2014)
- EN ISO 20347 Personal protective equipment - Occupational footwear (ISO 20347:2012)
- EN ISO 20349-1 Personal protective equipment - Footwear protecting against risks in foundries and welding - Part 1: Requirements…
- EN ISO 20349-2 Personal protective equipment - Footwear protecting against risks in foundries and welding - Part 2: Requirements…
- ISO 20345 Personal protective equipment — Safety footwear
- ISO 20347 Personal protective equipment — Occupational footwear
Protective clothing for users of hand-held chainsaws13
- AS/NZS 4453.3 Protective clothing for users of hand-held chainsaws - Protective legwear
- EN 381-11 Protective clothing for users of hand-held chainsaws - Part 11: Requirements for upper body protectors
- EN 381-7 Protective clothing for users of hand-held chainsaws - Part 7: Requirements for chainsaw protective gloves
- EN ISO 11393-2 Protective clothing for users of hand-held chainsaws - Part 2: Performance requirements and test methods for…
- EN ISO 11393-4 Protective clothing for users of hand-held chainsaws - Part 4: Performance requirements and test methods for…
- EN ISO 11393-5 Protective clothing for users of hand-held chainsaws - Part 5: Performance requirements and test methods for…
- EN ISO 11393-6 Protective clothing for users of hand-held chainsaws - Part 6: Performance requirements and test methods for…
- ISO 11393-1 Protective clothing for users of hand-held chainsaws — Part 1: Test rig for testing resistance to…
- ISO 11393-2 Protective clothing for users of hand-held chainsaws — Part 2: Performance requirements and test methods for…
- ISO 11393-3 Protective clothing for users of hand-held chainsaws — Part 3: Test methods for footwear
- ISO 11393-4 Protective clothing for users of hand-held chainsaws — Part 4: Performance requirements and test methods for…
- ISO 11393-5 Protective clothing for users of hand-held chainsaws — Part 5: Performance requirements and test methods for…
- ISO 11393-6 Protective clothing for users of hand-held chainsaws — Part 6: Performance requirements and test methods for…
Personal fall protection equipment12
- EN 12841 Personal fall protection equipment - Rope access systems - Rope adjustment devices
- EN 1496 Personal fall protection equipment - Rescue lifting devices
- EN 1497 Personal fall protection equipment - Rescue harnesses
- EN 1498 Personal fall protection equipment - Rescue loops
- EN 341 Personal fall protection equipment - Descender devices for rescue
- EN 353-1 Personal fall protection equipment - Guided type fall arresters including an anchor line - Part 1:…
- EN 353-2 Personal fall protection equipment - Part 2: Guided type fall arresters including a flexible anchor line
- EN 354 Personal fall protection equipment - Lanyards
- EN 360 Personal fall protection equipment - Retractable type fall arresters
- EN 363 Personal fall protection equipment - Personal fall protection systems
- EN 795 Personal fall protection equipment - Anchor devices
- EN 813 Personal fall protection equipment - Sit harnesses
Personal protective equipment against falls from a height7
- EN 1868 Personal protective equipment against falls from a height - List of equivalent terms
- EN 355 Personal protective equipment against falls from a height - Energy absorbers
- EN 361 Personal protective equipment against falls from a height - Full body harnesses
- EN 362 Personal protective equipment against falls from a height - Connectors
- EN 364:1992/AC Personal protective equipment against falls from a height - Test methods
- EN 365 Personal protective equipment against falls from a height - General requirements for instructions for use, maintenance,…
- EN 365:2004/AC Personal protective equipment against falls from a height - General requirements for instructions for use, maintenance,…
Protective gloves against dangerous chemicals and micro-organisms7
- EN ISO 374-1 Protective gloves against dangerous chemicals and micro-organisms - Part 1: Terminology and performance requirements for chemical…
- EN ISO 374-5 Protective gloves against dangerous chemicals and micro-organisms - Part 5: Terminology and performance requirements for micro-organisms…
- ISO 374-1 Protective gloves against dangerous chemicals and micro-organisms — Part 1: Terminology and performance requirements for chemical…
- ISO 374-2 Protective gloves against dangerous chemicals and micro-organisms — Part 2: Determination of resistance to penetration
- ISO 374-4 Protective gloves against dangerous chemicals and micro-organisms — Part 4: Determination of resistance to degradation by…
- ISO 374-5 Protective gloves against dangerous chemicals and micro-organisms — Part 5: Terminology and performance requirements for micro-organisms…
- ISO 374-6 Protective gloves against dangerous chemicals and micro-organisms — Part 6: Protective gloves for hairdressers
PPE for firefighters7
- ISO 11999 PPE for firefighters — Test methods and requirements for PPE used by firefighters who are at…
- ISO 11999-1 PPE for firefighters — Test methods and requirements for PPE used by firefighters who are at…
- ISO 11999-3 PPE for firefighters — Test methods and requirements for PPE used by firefighters who are at…
- ISO 11999-4 PPE for firefighters — Test methods and requirements for PPE used by firefighters who are at…
- ISO 11999-5 PPE for firefighters — Test methods and requirements for PPE used by firefighters who are at…
- ISO 11999-6 PPE for firefighters — Test methods and requirements for PPE used by firefighters who are at…
- ISO 11999-9 PPE for firefighters — Test methods and requirements for PPE used by firefighters who are at…
Personal flotation devices6
- ISO 12402-1 Personal flotation devices — Part 1: Lifejackets for seagoing ships — Safety requirements
- ISO 12402-1 Personal flotation devices — Part 1: Lifejackets for seagoing ships — Safety requirements
- ISO 12402-2 Personal flotation devices — Part 2: Lifejackets, performance level 275 — Safety requirements
- ISO 12402-3 Personal flotation devices — Part 3: Lifejackets, performance level 150 — Safety requirements
- ISO 12402-4 Personal flotation devices — Part 4: Lifejackets, performance level 100 — Safety requirements
- ISO 12402-5 Personal flotation devices — Part 5: Buoyancy aids (level 50) — Safety requirements
PPE ensembles for firefighters undertaking specific rescue activities6
- ISO 18639-1 PPE ensembles for firefighters undertaking specific rescue activities — Part 1: General
- ISO 18639-3 PPE ensembles for firefighters undertaking specific rescue activities — Part 3: Clothing
- ISO 18639-3 PPE ensembles for firefighters undertaking specific rescue activities — Part 3: Clothing
- ISO 18639-4 PPE ensembles for firefighters undertaking specific rescue activities — Part 4: Gloves
- ISO 18639-5 PPE ensembles for firefighters undertaking specific rescue activities — Part 5: Helmet
- ISO 18639-6 PPE ensembles for firefighters undertaking specific rescue activities — Part 6: Footwear
Personal equipment for protection against falls6
- ISO 22159 Personal equipment for protection against falls — Descending devices
- ISO 22846-1 Personal equipment for protection against falls — Rope access systems — Part 1: Fundamental principles for…
- ISO 22846-2 Personal equipment for protection against falls — Rope access systems — Part 2: Code of practice
- ISO/AWI 26270 Personal equipment for protection against falls — Tool container, tool attachment, tool tether and tool anchor…
- ISO/AWI 26271 Personal equipment for protection against falls — Selection, use and maintenance
- ISO/AWI 26272 Personal equipment for protection against falls — Climb auto system against fall
Protective equipment for use in ice hockey4
- ISO 10256-1 Protective equipment for use in ice hockey — Part 1: General requirements
- ISO 10256-2 Protective equipment for use in ice hockey — Part 2: Head protectors for skaters
- ISO 10256-3 Protective equipment for use in ice hockey — Part 3: Face and eye protectors for skaters
- ISO 10256-4 Protective equipment for use in ice hockey — Part 4: Head and face protectors for goalkeepers
Test methods for evaluating the electrostatic propensity of fabrics4
- ISO 18080-1 Textiles — Test methods for evaluating the electrostatic propensity of fabrics — Part 1: Test method…
- ISO 18080-2 Textiles — Test methods for evaluating the electrostatic propensity of fabrics — Part 2: Test method…
- ISO 18080-3 Textiles — Test methods for evaluating the electrostatic propensity of fabrics — Part 3: Test method…
- ISO 18080-4 Textiles — Test methods for evaluating the electrostatic propensity of fabrics — Part 4: Test method…
Protective equipment for martial arts4
- ISO 21924-1 Protective equipment for martial arts — Part 1: General requirements and test methods
- ISO 21924-3 Protective equipment for martial arts — Part 3: Additional requirements and test methods for trunk protectors
- ISO 21924-5 Protective equipment for martial arts — Part 5: Additional requirements and test methods for genital protectors…
- ISO 21924-6 Protective equipment for martial arts — Part 6: Additional requirements and test methods for breast protectors…
Methods for evaluating clothing for protection against heat and fire3
- AS/NZS 4502.1 Methods for evaluating clothing for protection against heat and fire - Evaluation of thermal behaviour of…
- AS/NZS 4502.2 Methods for evaluating clothing for protection against heat and fire - Evaluation of heat transmission of…
- AS/NZS 4502.3 Methods for evaluating clothing for protection against heat and fire - Evaluation of the behaviour of…
Protective clothing for firefighters3
- AS/NZS 4824 Protective clothing for firefighters - Laboratory test methods and performance requirements for wildland firefighting clothing
- AS/NZS 4967 Protective clothing for firefighters - Requirements and test methods for protective clothing used for structural firefighting
- EN 469 Protective clothing for firefighters - Performance requirements for protective clothing for firefighting
Protective gloves3
Industrial protective helmets3
Protective clothing against heat and flame3
- IS 17881 : Part 1 Protective clothing against heat and flame - Part 1 Test method for complete garments - Measurement…
- ISO 13506-1 Protective clothing against heat and flame — Part 1: Test method for complete garments — Measurement…
- ISO 13506-2 Protective clothing against heat and flame — Part 2: Skin burn injury prediction — Calculation requirements…
Occupational protective clothing2
High visibility safety garments2
Protective clothing against liquid chemicals2
Protective clothing for users of hand-held chain saws2
Protective gloves against mechanical risks2
Protective gloves for firefighters2
Protective clothing against dangerous solid, liquid and gaseous chemic2
High visibility clothing2
Protective clothing for use in welding and allied processes2
Personal protective equipment for protection against falls from a heig2
Retroreflective materials and devices for road traffic control purpose1
Occupational protective gloves1
Sun protective clothing1
Qualification testing of welders1
Specification for colours for high-visibility clothing1
Protective clothing against solid airborne particles including radioac1
Protective clothing against radioactive contamination1
Protective gloves for welders1
Protective clothing against chemicals1
Protective clothing for fire-fighters1
Footwear for firefighters1
Personal protective equipment for the prevention of falls from a heigh1
Personal protective equipment for work positioning and prevention of f1
Protective gloves and other hand protective equipments against thermal1
Protective gloves against ionizing radiation and radioactive contamina1
Electrical insulating protective clothing for low-voltage installation1
Specification for protective clothing for use where there is a risk of1
Protective gloves against cold1
Live working1
Protective clothing for use against solid particulates1
Protective clothing for automobile racing drivers1
Protective clothing for abrasive blasting operations using granular ab1
Safety footwear with resistance to chain saw cutting (ISO 17249:2013) 1
Protective clothing for use in Snowboarding1
Test methods for electrostatic propensity1
Tear properties of fabrics1
Clothing Made of Limited Flame Spread Materials for Protection against1
High visibility warning clothes1
Tactical 3 points sling universal1
Pouch for ammunition and grenades made of disruptive pattern nylon 6 61
Protective Clothing for Firefighters1
Bullet resistant jackets1
Water-proof multipurpose rain poncho with convertibility as bivouac1
Clothing for protection against heat and flame1
Ships and marine technology1
Protective gloves for pesticide operators and re-entry workers -- Perf1
Protective clothing for use in snowboarding -- Wrist protectors -- Req1
Personal protective equipment -- Test methods for footwear1
Personal protective equipment -- Protective footwear1
Protective gloves against thermal risks (heat and/or fire)1
Cleaning, inspection and repair of firefighters' personal protective e1
Synthetic filament yarns1
Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics1
Clothing for limited protection against dangerous liquid chemicals1
Protective helmets for road users1
Best practices on the selection and use of personal protective equipme1
Personal safety1
Publicly available specification1
Laws and mandatory certification
Instruments in the regulation register whose obligations name this class’s products. In force first; rescinded and replaced orders stay listed as history.
Upcoming trade fairs
- BTTG Seminar: Understanding the PFAS RegulationsManchester, United Kingdom
- SIBE im TextilbetriebWinterthur, Switzerland
- Reacción al fuego de materiales de hábitat: ensayo y certificación
- BTTG Seminar: EN and ISO Chemical Protection PPE Clothing StandardsManchester, United Kingdom
- Auffrischungsseminar: Persönliche Schutzausrüstung
- FTC – International Conference on Functional Textiles and ClothingNew Delhi, India
- WorkwearExpo EuropeHouten, Netherlands
- Workwear PolandRzgów (Łódź), Poland
- A+ADüsseldorf, Germany
Machines
No machine in the register is filed under this class yet.
Calculators
- High-Visibility Garment Area & Class Check (EN ISO 20471)
- Racing Suit Thermal Protective Performance & Escape Time
- Fencing Plastron Puncture Resistance & Safety Margin
- Space Suit Multi-Layer Insulation Thermal Gradient
- High-Altitude Suit Hypobaric Moisture Transport
- Cycling Aero-Suit Drag Area & Wattage Saving Predictor
Raw-material prices
Daily and monthly series for the fibres and feedstocks this class is mostly made from.
The site does not yet track a price for this class’s main materials (polypropylene, glass, aramid and carbon are not in the price register).
US import duty headings
The HTS headings these products usually fall under. Classification turns on the exact product, so read the lines under each heading.
India’s official HSN codes
Codes India lists as technical textiles (DGFT, 2019 and 2022) under this page’s HS headings.
| HSN code | Description |
|---|---|
| 59031010 | Textile Fabrics With Poly(Vinyl Chloride): Imitation Leather Fabrics Of Cotton |
| 59031090 | Other Fabrics Impergnated, Laminated Plated And Coated With PVC |
| 59032010 | Imitation Leather Cloth Of Cotton Laminated Plated, Coated, etc. With Polyurethane |
| 59032090 | Other Fabrics Impregnated Laminated Plated And Coated With Polyurethane |
| 59039010 | Textile Fabrics, Impregnated, Coated, Covered Or Laminated With Plastics, Other Than Those Of Heading 5902: Of Cotton |
| 59039020 | Textile Fabrics, Impregnated, Coated, Covered Or Laminated With Plastics, Other Than Those Of Heading 5902: Polyethylene Laminated Jute Fabrics |
| 59039090 | Other Fabric Plated Laminated Coated Impregnated With Other Plastics |
| 62101010 | Personal protective garments for surgical/ medical use (felt or non-woven) conforming to IS 17423 |
Where to read more
ISO/TC 94/SC 13 Protective clothing Part free
The committee behind ISO standards for heat, flame, chemical and mechanical protective clothing, with its working groups.
CEN/TC 162 Protective clothing including hand and arm protection and lifejackets Part free
European standards for protective clothing, gloves, high-visibility wear and lifejackets, with work programme and published list.
Hohenstein Paid
Commercial testing and certification of textiles and medical devices, including physical, chemical and PFAS tests.
Centexbel Part free
Belgian textile research centre: testing, CE marking, sustainable technical textiles and composites projects, and a searchable textile lexicon.
AITEX (Textile Research Institute) Paid
Spanish textile research and testing institute with sector pages for geotextiles, PPE, medical, automotive, ballistic and sports surfaces.
NC State Wilson College of Textiles Part free
Textile degrees and research, including the Nonwovens Institute and the Textile Protection and Comfort Center.
NPTEL: Technical Textiles (IIT Delhi, Prof. Apurba Das) Free
A 12-week video course: textile-reinforced composites, filter fabrics, geotextiles, cold, heat, UV and ballistic protection, sports textiles, compression bandages, automotive.
NPTEL: Testing of Functional and Technical Textiles (IIT Delhi, Prof. Apurba Das) Free
Video lectures on testing fabric low-stress mechanics, comfort transmission properties, fibre-reinforced composites and other functional textiles.