Catalog_Snickers_Workwear_2022

Wear layers to
increase your
protection.
One of the best ways to improve
your level of protection is to wear
layers. A fundamental requirement
is of course that all garments are
certified and flame retardant. The
main benefit of wearing layers is
that the air gap formed between
different garments provides
increased protection.
There is no general rating for how much increased
protection the air gap between layers provides. However,
we have conducted a number of tests that show that
the air gap increases protection by more than 5 cal/cm 2 .
The calorie level of the extra protection depends on a
variety of factors, such as fabric structure, thickness and
construction – and for a precise value, combined tests on
each layer must be performed. What we know for certain,
though, is that wearing multiple layers improves the
protection rating. It’s therefore best to think of the air gap
between each layer as extra protection that improves your
chances of avoiding burns in the event of an accident.
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