Protective suits

Categories for PPE

The PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 defines three hazard categories for personal protective equipment and is thus an important aid in choosing the right protective coverall:

• Category I: Simple protective equipment against minor risks
• Category II: Protective equipment against risks that do not comply with category I or III
• Category III: Complex protective equipment against risks that can lead to serious consequences such as death or irreversible damage to health. Within the protective coveralls of category III, there are different types of protection in accordance with diverse technical standards for the respective application.

Categories for protective coveralls

DACH offers protective coveralls of types 3, 4, 5 and 6. Type 3 protective coveralls are liquid-proof garments that are tested with a jet test. Type 4 means that the coveralls must be spray-tight. Both types meet standardised requirements for resistance to the permeation of liquids. Type 5 protective coveralls are designed to protect against solid particles. The material must meet standardised requirements for resistance to bending, tear propagation and puncture. Type 6 protects against liquid chemicals to a standardised degree.