What is a robe? This is a kind of workwear that does not interfere with human movements. Made from durable fabric. What types of robes exist and in what activities do they use? In various industries, namely:
- mining;
- prison;
- construction;
- sailor;
- welding, etc.
What does the name of each of them mean?
What is a robe miner, for example? This is the form that is used for work in mines. It is made of very durable materials that minimize the binding of movements. Also, this type of workwear should be heat-resistant.
The prison robe is designed for those who are in prison. It is made of lightweight materials to enhance the prisoner's mobility.
A construction robe is used at a construction site. She looks like a miner. A safety helmet comes with it. Also, this suit is equipped with reflectors and a large number of tool pockets. Each construction organization uses a robe of a certain design.
Interestingly, the sailor's robe is made from the same materials as the prison. But it uses a sailor's collar and a headdress, depending on the rank. Shoulder straps are also attached to the robe.
The welding robe is a complex type of workwear. We will talk about it in more detail.
What is a welder suit?
The welding robe implies a kind of workwear that protects a person from splashes of molten metal, sparks, radiation from the apparatus. This costume consists of pants and a jacket. The main measurable indicator of a welding suit is the resistance to burning by certain substances. The suit made of meta-or para-aramid fibers possesses the greatest durability. Sometimes the latter type of fabric is reinforced with a non-combustible silicone layer.
There are certain standards by which a welding robe is made. It is divided into three classes:
- Designed to work on automatic welding lines, where the distance to the spray source is 2 m.
- For manual welding. The distance to the spray source is 50 cm.
- For work in confined spaces, such as tanks or pipes, where welding is also done manually and the distance to the spray source is about 50 cm.