Safe And Sound
Tilsatec developed an extremely high performance outer textile where personal protection is enhanced by the inclusion of permanent flame and electric arc resistance.
Dartex was asked to coat this fabric to add the properties of superior resistance to water penetration whilst maintaining excellent moisture vapour permeability, and not compromising the flame resistant properties of the fabric. A difficult balance that was achieved.
The resulting Marlin fabric meets a host of demanding standards to provide superior levels of personal protection in foul weather conditions.
MARLIN meets the requirements of the following international standards:
- ENV 343 – Protective Clothing Against Foul Weather
- class 3: water impermeability (>13 kPa)
- class 3: water vapour permeability (<20m2Pa/W)
- ENV 50354 Protection against electric
- arc hazards : Class 2 (7 kA)
- ASTM F1891-02b (Standard Specification for Arc and Flame Resistant Rainwear)