Garments suitable for Type 3 and 4 liquid chemical spray protection

Type 3 & 4 garments are certified to standard EN 14605; garments for protection against liquid sprays of hazardous chemicals. Although defined in a single standard these Types define two distinct levels of liquid chemical protection and understanding the difference can be useful for garment selection.

The Types are defined by the "finished garment Type Tests"; tests on the whole garment which replicate the different types of liquid spray that might be found in real world applications. Both involve a test subject entering a cabin and being sprayed with a specific...