Portwest AF84 Araflame Navy Flame-Resistant Insulated Boiler Suit
The Portwest AF84 Araflame Navy Flame-Resistant Insulated Boiler Suit is a suitable defence against both heat and cold, with extra insulation to keep you warm and made from an inherently flame resistant aramid fabric. The boiler suit offers outstanding protection against electrical arcs and features triple-stitched seams for maximum durability.
What Can the Araflame Navy Flame Resistant Insulated Boiler Suit Do to Help Me?
The boiler suit has several helpful features:
- Flame Resistant: The boiler suit offers protection against radiant, convective and contact heat, and the sew on industrial wash tape is flame resistant
- Electrical Arc Protection: Boiler suit has an ARC 3 rating, indicating it offers outstanding protection against electrical arcs
- Thermal: Insulated against harsh winter conditions, with a detachable hood for added protection
- Functional: Two-tier knee pad pockets and triple-stitched seams for durability, radio loops for easy clipping of a radio, zipped pockets for storage and concealed zip opening for added security
The boiler suit is made from the inherently permanent flame resistant aramid, Araflame Plus. The fabric is lightweight, anti-static and has strong tensile strength.
Is the Portwest Boiler Suit Available in Any Other Colours?
Yes, the boiler suit is also available in Orange.
Who Can Use the Portwest Flame Resistant Insulated Boiler Suit?
The Portwest Boiler Suit is ideal for protecting you from flames or electrical arcs in harsh winter conditions. This makes it particularly suitable for use in the offshore industry. Bands of reflective tape increase your visibility in the dark.
Which Size Is Right For Me?
In order to find the right size please measure the circumference of your chest and waist as illustrated in the diagrams below. Next find the corresponding size with reference to the table, and then select the correct size option from the drop down menu at the top of the page. If you are between sizes we recommend you choose the larger one.
Size | Chest Measurement (cm) | Waist Measurement (cm) |
Small | 92 - 96cm | 76 - 80cm |
Medium | 100 - 104cm | 84 - 88cm |
Large | 108 - 112cm | 92 - 96cm |
Extra Large | 116 - 124cm | 100 - 104cm |
XX-Large | 128 - 132cm | 108 - 112cm |
XXX-Large | 136 - 140cm | 116 - 120cm |
What Certifications Does the AF84 Boiler Suit Receive?
The Portwest Insulated Boiler Suit has been exhaustively tested, so that you can be totally confident of your safety at work.
- EN 11612:
- A1: Limited flame spread
- A2: Limited flame spread, hemmed
- B1: Convective heat (scale 1-3)
- C1: Radiant heat (scale 1 - 4)
- F1: Contact heat (scale 1 - 3)
- EN 1149:
- 5: Protects against electrostatic discharge in case of an explosion
- EN ISO 11611:
- ASTM F1959/F1959M-12 ATPV 33.6 CAL/CM² (HAF 91.9%)
- ELIM testing in progress
What Do These Certifications Mean?
- EN 11612: This standard determines whether a garment offers protection against heat and flames, and whether this protection extends to convective, radiant or contact heat
- EN 11611: This standard shows whether an item of clothing is suitable for welding or similar tasks and will protect the wearer from heat and metal splashes
- EN 1149-5: This standard demonstrates whether a garment protects against electrostatic discharge in environments such as petrochemical refineries where there is a risk of explosion
- ASTM F1959: This standard determines the arc rating of a garment, which is the amount of energy needed to pass through the fabric to cause a second or third degree burn
The boiler suit is effective protection against radiant, convective or contact heat, as well as the molten metal hazards associated with welding. The suit has an ARC 3 rating meaning that it offers outstanding defence against electrical arcs, and the EN 1149 standard demonstrates that the suit is also anti-static.
Is More Information on Flame-Resistance Available?
If you would like to find out more about this topic we suggest you read our blog on Flame Resistant Standards: What Do I Need to Know?
What Are the Key Features of the Boiler Suit?
- The boiler suit offers protection against radiant, convective and contact heat
- Sew on flame resistant industrial wash tape
- Two tier knee pad pockets allowing for two positioning options
- Ten pockets for ample storage
- Detachable hood for functionality
- Radio loops for easy clipping of a radio
- Triple-stitched seams for extra durability
- Concealed zip opening for added security
- Concealed brass zips on chest pocket for secure storage
How Should I Care for the Boiler Suit?
- Wash at 40°C or below
- Do not bleach
- Drip dry
- Do not tumble dry
- Iron at medium temperatures
- Do not dry clean
Technical Specifications
- Shell Fabric: 93% Meta-aramid, 5% Para-aramid, 2% Carbon Fibre 200g
- Lining Fabric: 100% Cotton Flame Resistant Lining 170g
- Filling Fabric: 100% Polyester Flame Resistant Filling 150g
Conformity Statement
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