Comment Deadline: December 16, 2024
ISEA is now accepting public review comments for the proposed reaffirmation of the following two American National Standards:
- ANSI/ISEA 101:2014 (R2019), Limited-Use and Disposable Coveralls – Size and Labeling Requirements, and
- ANSI/ISEA 201:2019, Insulation and Wash Durability Classification of Apparel Used in Cold Work Environments
Industry stakeholders developed ANSI/ISEA 101 to establish minimum size requirements, as well as garment and package labeling requirements, for limited-use and disposable coveralls. This standard includes a sizing chart to assist the wearer in the selection of the correct garment size, and test protocols to validate size selection.
ANSI/ISEA 201 was developed by industry to establish classification requirements for occupational apparel items worn in cold environments. The apparel items specified in this standard are insulated to reduce heat loss from the body to a cold environment.
Further, specific criteria are included for thermal insulation (in units of clo) and thermal transport properties. The resistance to the deterioration of these properties due to laundering may be optionally assessed and classified accordingly. The standard also includes garment care and labeling requirements and provides guidance on the selection of the apparel items based on given environments and activity levels.
Apparel covered by this standard includes insulated or shell jackets, parkas, vests, coveralls, pants and insulated flame-resistant occupational wear, as well as combinations thereof.
The public review period on the reaffirmation of both standards will close on December 16, 2024.
A copy of ANSI/ISEA 101 ($25) and ANSI/ISEA 201 ($50) are available from ISEA’s webstore.
Any comments or questions should be directed, in writing, to standards@safetyequipment.org.
