Where to buy multi-standard workwear?
At Reysan, we offer a selection of multi-standard workwear for professionals exposed to multiple workplace hazards simultaneously. These garments combine different protective properties within a single item of clothing, eliminating the need for separate garments for each hazard whenever the workplace risk assessment determines that the protections can be combined.
Our catalogue includes multi-standard jackets, trousers and polo shirts for work involving exposure to heat, flames, electric arc, electrostatic charges, welding operations, limited chemical splashes or risks associated with low visibility.
Each model features a specific combination of certifications. Therefore, before selecting protective clothing, it is essential to review its technical data sheet, the protection levels achieved under each standard and the workplace risk assessment.
What is multi-standard workwear?
Multi-standard workwear refers to protective garments that simultaneously comply with several standards applicable to different occupational hazards. Unlike conventional workwear, its purpose is not only to identify the worker or protect their clothing, but also to reduce the consequences of multiple hazards through a single integrated technical solution.
A multi-standard jacket or pair of trousers may combine, for example, flame-retardant and antistatic properties with protection against electric arc, high visibility requirements, welding hazards or limited chemical splashes. The exact combination always depends on the specific model and its certifications.
This approach provides greater safety and efficiency for both companies and workers, simplifying workwear management while allowing the use of a certified solution tailored to the combination of hazards present in environments such as electrical substations, petrochemical plants, foundries, construction sites or industrial facilities.
Main standards for multi-standard workwear
Multi-standard garments may incorporate different European and international certifications. These are some of the most common standards found in our catalogue:
EN ISO 11612: Protection against heat and flame
Specifies the requirements for garments designed to protect the body against heat and flame. Its performance codes indicate the garment's behaviour against hazards such as limited flame spread, convective heat, radiant heat and molten metal splashes.
EN ISO 11611: Protective clothing for welding and allied processes
Applies to garments intended for welding operations and similar work involving comparable risks. It evaluates protection against small splashes of molten metal, brief contact with flames and radiant heat generated during these processes.
IEC 61482-2: Protection against electric arc
Defines the requirements applicable to clothing designed to protect against the thermal effects of an electric arc. The class or performance level indicated in the technical data sheet specifies the garment's protection level, but does not imply protection against direct electrical contact.
EN 1149-5: Electrostatic properties
Specifies the requirements for garments capable of dissipating electrostatic charges. It is particularly important in areas where an electrostatic discharge could act as an ignition source, always as part of a complete grounding and protection system.
EN ISO 20471: High-visibility clothing
Regulates garments designed to improve worker visibility during daylight and in low-light conditions. The class achieved depends on the amount of fluorescent and retroreflective material incorporated into each garment.
EN 13034 Type 6: Limited chemical splash protection
Applies to clothing providing limited protection against small splashes or light sprays of liquid chemicals. It is not a substitute for a fully chemical-resistant suit where higher levels of protection are required.
A garment does not need to comply with all of these standards to be considered multi-standard. The appropriate model should always be selected according to the combination of certifications required by the actual risks identified in the workplace.
Benefits of multi-standard workwear for companies and workers
- One garment for multiple hazards: simplifies equipment management when different types of protection are required simultaneously.
- Greater safety: reduces the risk of using incompatible or insufficient garments for any of the identified hazards.
- Simplified management: makes purchasing, allocation, monitoring and replacement of workwear easier.
- Comfort and ergonomics: modern technical fabrics combine protection, breathability and freedom of movement.
- Improved compliance: helps ensure workers are equipped with certified garments suitable for the specific conditions of their job.
- Cost optimisation: may reduce the need to purchase and manage several separate protective garments.
- Greater consistency: allows companies to maintain a uniform corporate image without compromising the required technical performance.
Types of multi-standard workwear
High-visibility multi-standard jackets
Multi-standard jackets protect the upper body and may combine high-visibility properties, flame-retardant and antistatic protection, resistance to electric arc, welding hazards and limited chemical splashes.
The Uvex high-visibility multi-standard jacket is available in patterns specifically designed for both men and women. Its fabric combines modacrylic, Lyocell®, para-aramid and antistatic fibres, while its reflective strips, covered fastenings and elastic inserts enhance safety, freedom of movement and comfort during intensive use.
Multi-standard work trousers
Multi-standard trousers protect the legs against multiple workplace hazards while maintaining the functionality required for industrial tasks. They may include technical pockets, reinforced knees, an elastic waistband and reflective bands.
The Uvex high-visibility multi-standard trousers combine protection against heat, flame, electric arc, electrostatic charges, welding and limited chemical splashes. When worn together with compatible upper garments, they may achieve a higher high-visibility classification, according to the specifications provided in their technical data sheet.
Flame-retardant, antistatic and electric arc protection polo shirts
Base layers also play an essential role in creating an effective protective clothing system. A technical multi-standard polo shirt can provide inherent flame protection, antistatic properties and resistance to the thermal effects of an electric arc.
The Uvex Pro Flame + Arc polo shirt is made from Protex® modacrylic, cotton and antistatic fibres. It can be used as part of a compatible multilayer system to increase the overall level of protection, provided that the combinations specified by the manufacturer are respected.
Main industries using multi-standard workwear
Chemical and petrochemical industry
Refineries, chemical plants and petrochemical facilities may involve potentially explosive atmospheres, flames, heat and limited accidental chemical splashes. In these environments, garments combining flame-retardant and antistatic properties and, where required, limited protection against liquid chemicals are commonly used.
Energy and electrical industry
Professionals working in energy companies, substations, electrical networks and industrial maintenance may be exposed to the thermal effects of electric arc, heat and electrostatic charge accumulation. Clothing should always be selected according to the incident energy, the applicable testing method and the required protection level.
Construction and civil engineering
On roads, infrastructure projects and areas with vehicle traffic, maintaining high visibility is essential. Where welding, cutting, electrical maintenance or flame exposure are also involved, high-visibility clothing can incorporate additional protective properties within a single multi-standard garment.
Metalworking and welding industry
Welders, foundry workers and metal industry professionals are exposed to sparks, radiant heat and small projections of molten metal. For these applications, garments certified for welding and thermal protection are used, with protection levels adapted to the specific process and risk intensity.
Industrial maintenance
Maintenance work may take place across different areas of a facility, involving thermal, electrical, electrostatic or chemical hazards. Multi-standard workwear provides professionals with a versatile solution, provided that its certifications match the risks identified in the workplace assessment.
How to choose the right multi-standard workwear
There is no universal multi-standard garment suitable for every job. The selection process should always begin with a workplace risk assessment and take into account at least the following factors:
- Hazards present: heat, flame, welding, electric arc, electrostatic charges, chemicals or low visibility.
- Protection levels: it is not enough for a standard to be listed; the corresponding class, performance codes and test results must also be verified.
- Garment combinations: certain protection classes can only be achieved by wearing compatible jackets, trousers, bib overalls or certified base layers together.
- Working environment: indoor or outdoor use, ATEX zones, vehicle traffic, humidity, dust or chemical exposure.
- Ergonomics: correct sizing, garment fit, freedom of movement, breathability and all-day comfort.
- Maintenance: washing, repair, storage and the maximum number of care cycles specified by the manufacturer.
- Compatibility with other PPE: gloves, helmets, respiratory protection, safety footwear and fall protection equipment must not interfere with the garment's performance.
Comfort and technical materials for intensive use
Protection should never prevent workers from carrying out their tasks comfortably. For this reason, today's multi-standard garments are manufactured using blends of technical fibres capable of providing durability, moisture management and freedom of movement.
Materials such as modacrylic, Lyocell®, para-aramid, cotton and antistatic fibres make it possible to produce lightweight, ergonomic garments with permanent or inherent protective properties. Elastic inserts, gender-specific patterns and covered fastenings also contribute to improved safety and wearer comfort.
Multi-standard protection through compatible garment systems
For certain hazards, the final level of protection does not depend solely on an individual garment but on the complete clothing system. For example, a jacket may achieve a higher electric arc protection class when combined with a certified base layer, or a higher high-visibility class when worn together with compatible trousers.
For this reason, it is essential to follow the combinations tested and approved by the manufacturer and to avoid replacing one of the layers with conventional clothing that could reduce protection or behave inadequately when exposed to heat.
Specialists in protective workwear for high-risk environments
At Reysan, as workwear specialists, we help you select the most suitable multi-standard workwear according to your workplace hazards, required certifications and specific working conditions.
Consult the technical data sheets for each jacket, pair of trousers or polo shirt to verify their protection levels and any certified garment combinations. If you need to equip an entire workforce, our team will be pleased to advise you on the most suitable garments and sizes for every job role.