PURPOSE
Performance requirements for protective clothing against precipitation.
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EN 343Protective clothing against rain
Performance requirements for protective clothing against precipitation.
Illustrative image; verify real product conformity from markings and certificates.
TYPICAL USE
Outdoor work in wet and rainy conditions.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
Check water penetration and breathability performance classes.
TECHNICAL CLASSES AND SELECTION
Technical distinctions within this standard
Do not select PPE by code alone. Verify the following distinctions using actual product markings and manufacturer documentation.
Rain protection
Check stated performance against water penetration.
Water-vapour resistance
Assess moisture transfer and thermal comfort.
Code and marking decoder
EN 343Relevant product standard; confirm applicable edition.
Class / TypeRead product-specific declared performance.
ManufacturerModel, serial, maintenance and traceability.
Where are product markings found?
EN 343 mark and relevant performance classes on garment label.
Check water penetration and breathability performance classes.
COMPARE STANDARDS
Not interchangeable
Rain protection is not chemical splash or flame protection.
WRONG SELECTION
Field mistake
Expecting waterproof performance from a high-visibility vest alone.
BETTER APPROACH
Risk-based choice
Check EN 343 rain performance and, where necessary, EN ISO 20471 visibility separately.
Typical applications
01 · Outdoor maintenance
02 · Wet-weather logistics
03 · Outdoor facility rounds
1Verify product and standard marking.
2Check protection performance for task hazards.
3Check interfaces between clothing, gloves, boots and respirator.
4Inspect seams, closures, tape and contamination or damage.
5Match chemical/particulate exposure with declared protection type.
6Check damage, service life, inspection and manufacturer instructions.