ProGARM 5430 T-Shirt, Anti-Static

ProGARM 5430 Anti-Static T-Shirt

The ProGARM 5430 is an anti-static T-shirt from ProGARM’s arc flash protection range, supplied in Ireland by Substation Safety, an authorised ProGARM distributor. It sits in our arc flash shirts and polo shirts category and is intended for switchroom, substation and other high-energy electrical environments where electrostatic build-up and arc exposure both have to be controlled.

Anti-Static and Arc Protection Are Not the Same Thing

The two phrases get mixed up constantly. In European protective-clothing standards, anti-static is EN 1149-5 territory: the fabric dissipates static charge rather than letting it accumulate on the wearer. Arc protection is separate, dealt with under IEC 61482-2, which concerns the thermal hazards of an electric arc. A garment may be certified to one, the other, or both. Our explainer on what arc flash is covers the hazard itself.

Confirmed Details

The datasheet we hold for this product contains no technical detail, so we are not listing ratings or classes here. Confirm certification against the garment label or the ProGARM documentation before it is written into a site specification. Ask us and we will send the manufacturer’s document.

Practical Points in the Field

• Issue it where your site assessment calls for anti-static workwear from the arc flash range.
• Match the garment’s certified rating to the risk level at each switchroom before you buy.
• Laundering matters; wrong detergents or fabric softeners degrade protective fabrics. Our care guide for protective clothing and PPE covers the rules.

FAQs

Is anti-static the same as arc rated?

No. Anti-static deals with electrostatic discharge; in European standards that is EN 1149-5 territory. Arc rating deals with thermal energy from an electric arc under IEC 61482-2. A garment may be certified to one or both. Check the label, or ask us to confirm the certification on this model.

Does this T-shirt meet the requirement for our site?

That depends on your arc flash risk assessment or study. The required protection comes from the incident energy or risk level at each switchroom, and the garment’s certified rating must meet it. If you are unsure, book a free site survey and we will advise on suitable ProGARM garments.

How should it be washed?

Follow the garment label first. Bleach, fabric softeners and incorrect detergents can degrade protective fabrics over time. Our care guide for protective clothing and PPE covers general laundering practice; for model-specific instructions, ask us for the ProGARM documentation.

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