Dress in layers to increase your protection

Wear layers to increase your protection.

One of the best ways to improve your level of protection is to wear layers. A fundamental requirement is of course that all garments are certified and flame retardant. The main benefit of wearing layers is that the air gap formed between different garments provides increased protection.

There is no general rating for how much increased protection the air gap between layers provides. However, we have conducted a number of tests that show that the air gap increases protection by more than 5 cal/cm2. The calorie level of the extra protection depends on a variety of factors, such as fabric structure, thickness and construction – and for a precise value, combined tests on each layer must be performed. What we know for certain, though, is that wearing multiple layers improves the protection rating. It’s therefore best to think of the air gap between each layer as extra protection that improves your chances of avoiding burns in the event of an accident.