Multinorm fabric to protect against electric arc, fire, welding, and static electricity

Marko® is a multi-standard fabric with permanent flame resistance, designed to protect against electric arc (IEC 61482-2 + ASTM F1959), heat and flame (EN ISO 11612), welding (EN ISO 11611), and electrostatic discharge (EN 1149).

All these properties have been tested and certified according to European EN ISO standards and, in the case of electric arc protection, also according to American ASTM standards (Marko achieved excellent results when tested under ASTM F1959 electric arc conditions, with strong ATPV or EBT values relative to its weight).

This technical collection has been developed to meet the needs of multiple industrial sectors, combining high levels of protection with exceptional comfort. Among its key features are flame resistance (EN ISO 15025 A and B) and antistatic properties (EN 1149).

Its high level of comfort makes Marko an excellent fabric for the manufacture of PPEs (Personal Protective Equipment), ideal for outfitting firefighters, police and security forces, as well as workers in petrochemical, electrical, gas, welding, and chemical industries. Furthermore, its blend of modacrylic, cotton, and antistatic fibers ensures the protective performance of this technical fabric throughout the lifetime of the garment.

It is available in woven fabrics and knitted fabrics and is certified according to European EN ISO standards (EN ISO 11612, EN ISO 20471, EN 61482-1-2, EN ISO 11611, EN 13034, etc.), as well as American ASTM standards (F1959). The fabric performs well in both domestic laundering (EN 6330) and industrial washing (EN ISO 15797).

Marko® fabric can also be laminated to manufacture garments that enhance performance in outdoor working environments. These laminated fabrics are certified according to EN ISO 24232.