ENV 342 : 1998

Contents
National Foreword
Foreword
Introduction
1. Scope
2. Normative references
3. Definitions
    3.1 Cold environment
    3.2 Ensemble
    3.3 Outer shell material
    3.4 Liner
    3.5 Thermal lining
    3.6 Thermal liner
    3.7 Lining
    3.8 Properties of clothing materials or material
         combinations (composites)
    3.9 Thermal insulation of the protective clothing
         ensemble
4. Performance assessment and requirements
    4.1 Thermal insulation, Icl,r
    4.2 Air permeability, RA
    4.3 Water vapour permeability
    4.4 Tear resistance of outer shell material
5. Testing methods
    5.1 Resultant basic thermal insulation, Icl,r
    5.2 Air permeability, RA
    5.3 Water vapour resistance, Ret
    5.4 Water vapour permeability index, imt
    5.5 Thermal resistance, Rct
    5.6 Tear resistance
6. Marking and care labelling
7. Sizes
8. Manufacturer's information
Annex A (normative) Thermal manikin for measuring the
resultant basic thermal insulation
Annex B (normative) Standard underwear for use with
protective clothing against cold
Annex C (informative) Levels of performance
Annex D (informative) Examples of textile laminates or
thermal liners
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Prestandard
addressing essential requirements for other provisions of
EU Directives

Gives requirements and performance test methods of clothing ensembles (i.e. two piece suits and coveralls) for protection against cold environment. Does not include specific needs for head wear, footwear and gloves that are meant to prevent local cooling.