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Fireman fighting fire flame with water and extinguisher wearing flame-resistant protective clothing that adheres to ISO 11612:2015.

ISO 11612:2015—Clothing To Protect Against Heat And Flame

September 7, 2023August 23, 2023Alexandra Schirn

For many professionals, flame-resistant (FR) clothing is an essential tool of the job. High-quality, specially engineered FR garments protect the wearer from burns caused by […]

Young woman looking at the size tag on a dress that adheres to anthropometric measurements for clothing in ISO 8559-1:2017.

ISO 8559-1:2017—Size Designation of Clothes

September 5, 2023August 22, 2023Alexandra Schirn

Initially, soldiers’ uniforms were custom-made. As the Civil War (1861-1865) continued and the demand for uniforms grew, manufacturers decided it would be more efficient to […]