WorkWear
Industry Standards
Industry standards protect consumers when purchasing thermal wear. For your peace of mind, BOVA complies to all mandatory manufacturing industry standards.
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SANS: 434: 2011
General Protective Clothing
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SANS 1397:2003
Industrial Safety Helmets
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SANS 724:2019
Personal protective equipment & protective clothing against the thermal hazards of an electric arc
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IEC 61482-2
Protective clothing against thermal arc hazards of an electric arc
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NFOA 2112
Industry standard on flame resistance garments for protection of industrial personnel against flash fire
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NFPA 70E
Standard for electrical safety in the workplace
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EN166
Personal eye protection
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ASTM F1506
Stand performance specification for flame resistant and electric arc rated protective clothing worn by workers exposed to flames and electric arcs
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ASTM F1959/1959M
Test method used to calculate quantitative results (arc ratings) for FR fabrics
Certifications available upon request.




Features
ACID RESISTANT
Our acid resistant range is chemically treated to protect users in corrosive environments by defending against acid splashes and acid burns.
BOVA FIT
BOVA has engineered a range of safety wear garments with added padding in the areas that matter most: elbows, seat and knees. In doing so, our Durafit range offers enhanced comfort to the wearer, as well as improved durability to the garments.
FLAME RETARDANT
Our flame retardant range is chemically treated to ensure that the material has the ability to self-extinguish upon the removal of an ignition source, such as a flame or spark.
Evaporative cooling
The material contains Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic qualities
Inherent Flame
Unlike chemically treated fabrics, the flames retardant properties are inherent to the garment
FR Thread
The garment features Meta Aramid, inherent FR thread
Multi Layer
Our flame retardant range is chemically treated to ensure that the material has the ability to self-extinguish upon the removal of an ignition source, such as a flame or spark.The garments features a blend of i-arc, Meta Aramid and natural fibres across multiple layers
Beyond
Industry Standards

STITCHING
- All conti suits and boiler suits have been manufactured with triple stitched seams, ensuring enhanced durability against wear and tear.
- All pockets have been double stitched with bar tacked stress points for added strength and improved storage capabilities.

CUFFS
Garment dependent, our range features the following cuff constructions:
- Elasticated
- Button closure
- Velcro adjustable

COOL AIR VENT
Our work shirts have been engineered to include cool air vents on the back and under the arm to allow for ventilation and heat suppression.

YKK ZIPPERS

WASH ALLOWANCE
All garments within our range have been engineered with an additional 3% shrinkage allowance to withstand regular washes, thereby enhancing the longevity of the garments.

ELASTICATED WAIST BAND
This feature provides flexibility and comfort to the wearer, enabling them to move freely while at work, without the restrictions of a belt.

PEN DIVISION

SIDE SLITS

DURAFIT
BOVA has engineered a range of safety wear garments with added padding in areas that matter the most: elbows, seat and knees. Our Durafit range offers enhanced comfort to the wearer, as well as improved durability to the garments.

VIZLITE™
Our Reflective and Tri-reflect ranges are engineered utilising VizLite™ Dual Technology, the leaders in reflective tapes. VizLite™ is certified to
EN 20471:2013 and ANSI 107:2015 international standards for high visibility clothing.
BENEFITS OF USING VIZLITE™ DUAL TECHNOLOGY
- Added level of bright phosphorescent visibility in low or no light conditions
- Charged by exposure to daylight or artificial light within minutes and lasts up to 8 hours
- Environmentally-friendly and certified to Oeko-Tex Standard 100
- Works when submerged under water
I - ARC
Our Arc range of garments feature i-arc thermal protective facbric. This lightweight and breathable fabric provides our range with a significant advantage in comfort and durability, along with inherent FR protection.
Inherent Flame
Unlike chemically treated FR fabrics, the FR protection in i-arc is incorporated into the structure of the fabric during manufacture, as it is part of its DNA. This allows the BOVA Arc range to maintain is arc
rate FR protection through the product lifespan, even with repeated washing and accidental exposure to household detergents and bleach.