This is an international standard that many of our Tecwear garments adhere to. Let’s take a look at this example: ISO 11612:2015. You may have seen standards listed as ISO, EN-ISO, or BS-EN-ISO, but what do these extra letters mean? What’s the difference between ISO, EN-ISO, and BS-EN, ISO, and how does it impact the standard? ISO But there’s more to standards than simply ISO. There are standards in practically all areas, including energy, medical devices, information security and, perhaps of greatest interest to us here at Wearwell, protective clothing. So, first things first, ‘ISO’ stands for International Organisation for Standardisation the organisation which publishes set standards that are recognised at an international level, all around the globe. If you’re struggling to get your head around the various acronyms, read on.

But they can be complex for the uninitiated. Standards are one of the key considerations when it comes to choosing workwear and they help you to determine whether a garment, such as an arc flash trouser or fire resistant jacket is the right choice.