Aramid fabric Artex-210 renews EN ISO 11611

November 2018, AITEX lab (Spain) has tested Artex-210 fr fabric to the new version of safety standard for Protective clothing for use in welding and allied processes. Artex-210 confirmed its compliance to ISO EN 11611:2015 and received a new certificate, which you can see below.

According to EN ISO 11611:2015, Artex-210 has been successfully tested to the following tests:

  1. Limited Flame Spread (ISO 15025:2002, Method A) – performance level – A1

    Artex-210 results for new samples and after 5 washes @60ºC ISO 6330:2012, method 6N, F drying (tumble dry)

  • Flaming to top or either side edge: No – PASS
  • Hole formation: No – PASS
  • Loose waste: No – PASS
  • After flame time (s): No – PASS
  • Afterglow time (s): No – PASS

 

  1. Limited Flame Spread (ISO 15025:2002, Method A) – performance level – A2

    Artex-210 results for new samples and after 5 washes @60ºC ISO 6330:2012, method 6N, F drying (tumble dry)

  • Flaming to top or either side edge: No – PASS
  • Hole formation: No – PASS
  • Loose waste: No – PASS
  • After flame time (s): No – PASS
  • Afterglow time (s): No – PASS

 

  1. Determination of dimensional change in domestic washing and drying (ISO 5077:2008) – performance level – PASS

    Artex-210 results for new samples and after 5 washes @60ºC ISO 6330:2012, method 6N, F drying (tumble dry)

Direction Dimensional
change (%)
Warp -1,0
Weft -2,0

 

  1. Fabric Tensile Strength and Elongation (EN ISO 13934-1:2013) – performance level – PASS
  • Wrap: 1400N – PASS (must resist ≥ 400 N)
  • Weft: 1100N – PASS (must resist ≥ 400 N)

 

  1. Determination of Tear Resistance (EN ISO 13937-2:2000) – performance level – PASS
  • Warp 38N –PASS (must be ≥ 15N)
  • Weft 65N – PASS (must be ≥ 15N)

 

  1. Small Molten Metal Splash (ISO 9150:1988) – performance level – Class 2
  • Average value Molten iron (g): > 28
Class 1 Minimum 15 drops 
Class 2 Minimum 25 drops 

 

  1. Radiant Heat (ISO 6942)  – performance level – Class 1
  • Average value for RHTI 24 (s): 14,8

Heat transfer index RHTI 24

Class 1

Class 1
RHTI 24 ≥ 7s ≥ 16s

 

  1. Vertical Resistance (EN 1149-2:1997)  – performance level – Pass
  • Average value: 4,19∙106

According to the Standard UNE-EN ISO 11611:2015, the vertical electric resistance must be greater than 105 Ohm

 

ISO 11611:2015 specifies minimum basic safety requirements and test methods for protective clothing during welding and allied processes with comparable risks. This type of protective clothing is intended to protect the wearer against spatter (small splashes of molten metal), short contact time with flame, radiant heat from an electric arc used for welding and allied processes.

Artex-210 is an innovative inherent flame resistant fabric for protective and fr clothing.
This fabric is best used for emergency services (EMS clothing), for firefighters gear as well as for special forces, for marines uniform, for military pilots flight suits. Artex-210 is also suitable for FR bibs and FR overalls for workers in the oil and gas, chemical and power industries. 

You can find all the certificates and additional information on the Artex-210 page.