Arc Rated GORE® PYRAD® Garments for Electrical Consultants and Technicians

Proven 40 cal arc protection in a thin and lightweight fabric

See how the PYRAD® Switch Suit by GORE-TEX LABS protects electrical workers and E&I technicians.

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Class 2 Arc Protection in a Lightweight Design

Electrical workers and E&I technicians on fixed sites need dependable protective clothing when exposed to high incident energy and arc flash risks. The Switch Suit, featuring PYRAD® fabric by GORE-TEX LABS offers Class 2 arc protection in a single ply textile, combining safety with freedom of movement in a thin, lightweight design—unlike traditional multi-layer 40 cal fabrics.

 

Key Performance Features

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Tested and proven in Box-test class 2 and Open-air arc flash ATPV≥ 40 cal/cm²

Due to it being a single ply textile, it's up to 20% lighter and 48% thinner than competitive premium solutions

Very breathable when tested through the Hohenstein rating system with an RET<13.

Increased ease of motion with less muscular fatigue during the task.

STANDARDS AND NORMS
  • Protective clothing against the thermal hazards of an electric arc, IEC 61482-1-2 Box test Class 2 (7 kA) and IEC 61482-1-1, Open-air arc test ATPV ≥ 40 cal/cm²
  • Protective clothing against heat and flame, EN ISO 11612 – A1, A2, B1, C1, D2, E1, F1
  • Protective clothing for use in welding and allied processes, EN ISO 11611 Class 1 A1 + A2
  • Electrostatic dissipative protective clothing, EN 1149-3/-5
  • Protective clothing against liquid chemicals, EN 13034 Type 6 OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 - Supplement for PPE and PPE Materials - Annex 4 Product Class II Certified
See For Yourself
Integrity of the arc rated PYRAD® Switch Suit by GORE-TEX LABS after open-air electric arc flash exposure
Pyrad by GoreTex Labs Switch Suit Before Arc Flash Test Pyrad by GoreTex Labs Switch Suit Before Arc Flash Test

Initial set-up

Pyrad by Gore-tex Labs Switch Suit after arc rated flash test showing burned suit and mask Pyrad by Gore-tex Labs Switch Suit after arc rated flash test showing burned suit and mask

Post arc flash

The t-shirt under the jacket is fully intact, no burning.

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