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survival suits
EN 393: Buoyancy Aids 50N
These include adults-sized vests and suits/garments providing buoyancy with 50N or flotation; they will not bring a person into
a stable position in the water. EN ISO 15027-3 Class D is a
standard for a flotation suit's protection against hypothermia.
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EN 395: Life Jackets 100N
This covers life jackets with flotation foam, with 100N buoyancy.
Life jackets bring an unconscious person into a stable position,
preventing water from entering the mouth and nose.
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EN 396: Life Jackets 150N
This covers single chamber inflatable life jackets with flotation
foam, with 100N buoyancy. Life jackets bring an unconscious
persin into a stable position, preventing water from entering the
mouth and nose.
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EN 399: Life Jackets 275N
This covers single chamber inflatable life jackets with flotation
foam, with 275N buoyancy. Life jackets bring an unconscious
person into a stable position, preventing water from entering the
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SOLAS Standards
In some industries the performance
requirements goes beyond the EN
performance standards. The SOLAS
standards for inflatable life jackets
specify twin chamber systems and
automatic light.
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