The required certifications depend on your specific industry hazards and regulatory requirements. XM Textiles holds 320+ certifications across all major workwear standards, ensuring you can source compliant fabrics for any application.
Here are the most common certifications by industry:
🔥 Welding & Metalworking
- EN ISO 11611 – Protective clothing for welders and workers exposed to molten metal splashes
- EN ISO 11612 – General flame-resistant workwear (includes convective heat, radiant heat, and molten metal splash)
⚡ Electrical & Arc Flash Protection
- IEC 61482-2 (Class 1 or Class 2) – Protection against thermal hazards of electric arc
- EN ISO 11612 – Often combined with arc protection for multi-hazard garments
⚠️ High-Visibility Workwear
- EN ISO 20471 – High-visibility clothing (Class 1, 2, or 3 depending on risk level)
- Often combined with FR standards for multi-norm protection
🏭 General Industrial & Manufacturing
- EN ISO 13688 – General requirements for protective clothing
- EN 343 – Protection against rain (waterproof workwear)
- EN 342 – Protection against cold environments (insulated workwear)
🔬 Chemical & Pharmaceutical
- EN 13034 Type 6 – Limited protection against liquid chemical splashes
- EN ISO 13982-1 Type 5 – Protection against airborne solid particles
⛽ Oil & Gas / Offshore
- EN ISO 11612 – Flame-resistant protection
- EN 1149-5 – Antistatic properties to prevent ignition
- IEC 61482-2 – Arc flash protection
- EN 343 – Weather protection for offshore environments
Not sure which standard applies to you? Our technical team can review your workplace risk assessment and recommend the appropriate certifications. All our fabrics come with complete test reports showing compliance performance.
💡 Pro tip: Many industries require multi-norm fabrics that meet several standards simultaneously. XM Textiles specializes in fabrics certified to 3-5 standards at once, simplifying your sourcing process.