Argar Technology develops new range of protective knitted fabrics

Italy's Argar Technology, which specialises in research and development of protective knitted fabrics, has developed Tes-firESD-HV, a new range of protective knitted fabrics featuring intrinsic flame retardant, antistatic, arc flash protection functional specification, now with the addition of High Visibility property.

Tes-firESD-HV Knitted Fabrics are designed to offer a great protection performance. Argar Technology where necessary, either in case of intrinsic risks originated by work environment or for protection against particularly uncomfortable climatic and environmental conditions, with addition of High Visibility function.

In the new HVis-Tes® range of items, the external face of fabric is 100%Polyester, while the internal face is 100% pure Cotton. In this peculiar interlacing the extraordinary features of durability and endurance of a Polyester fabric join the Comfort that only a Cotton fabric is able to provide in touch with the skin.

The company has also joined the voluntary system TF-Traceability & Fashion, obtaining the Certificate of Conformity for its protective knitted fabrics for technical and safety workwear, in the several production lines and certifications.

This system was developed by the Italian Chambers of Commerce in cooperation with Centro Tessile e Cotoniero in Busto Arsizio which enables the final customer to verify where the raw materials come from and to check the transparency of the whole production chain.

The system allows consumers to choose and purchase a product safely, knowing exactly how it has been made, from the origin of raw materials to the localization of the production steps.

The antistatic, FR, and arc flash protection with High Visibility features of Tes-firESD-HV Knitted Fabrics fully comply with the specifications of EN1149, EN11612, EN61482, EN20471 and Oeko-Tex Standard 100 Class II Certifications rules.