Standards and certifications

KWF Certification

The KWF is the competence centre for forestry work, forestry technology and wood logistics in Germany and Europe and provides advice to all key players in the forestry, wood and bio-energy sectors.

KWF-Profi KWF-Standard KWF-Test

Did you know that KWF...

stands for 'das Kompetenzzentrum für Forstarbeit', meaning 'the German Center for Forest Work and Technology';
is supported by more than 2000 members;
is a transnational non-profit organisation;
and focuses on all major tasks for securing the future, avoiding accidents and protecting the environment in a precautionary way.

SIP Protection's collaboration with KWF

In accordance with the activities of SIP Protection (being the Forestry and Arboricultural Outfitters), we have a good collaboration with KWF on different levels.

KWF’s daughter DPLF is an accredited Notified Body to certify Chainsaw Protective PPE.
KWF performs cut-tests, and other required test according to EN ISO 11393, and KWF issues the EU type examination certificates for this PPE.
KWF helps us with our quality assurance assessment.
Following the 2016/425 regulation, chainsaw protective PPE has become a category III risk. SIP Protection has chosen a quality assurance based on the module D production process. We do our own test rig quality checks, but we also regularly send stock items (jackets/trousers) to the KWF to have a comparable check.
KWF awards the KWF quality mark.
In simple words, EN ISO 11393 gives you an answer regarding the safety of your chainsaw garment,
an FPA approval gives you a good indication about comfort and the lifetime quality of your garment, based on a full year wearing test in 12 different locations, by professional users.

3 Different KWF quality marks for chainsaw PPE

KWF-Profi

KWF-Standard

KWF-Test

KWF-Profi

Technical tools for forestry, which have been thoroughly tested by the KWF, are distinguished with the “KWF-PROFI” signature. They comply to all requirements of current technical standards, particularly economic, security, ergonomic and ecological standards.

The tests include technical measurements, practical tests in forestry and enquiries about the application of the tools. In case of positive results, the competent test committee decides on the FPA-approved label and, if necessary, on the obligation of further improvements.

Samourai

Chainsaw trousers, class 1 type A

1SRLNAPTP

3 colours

€ 306,13

PRO-Gression Flash

Chainsaw trousers, EN ISO 11393 class 2 type A, EN ISO 20471 class 2

1SNIA2PTH

1 colour

€ 358,89

Innovator

Chainsaw trousers, class 1 type A

1SPVAAPH5

2 colours

€ 249,86

Keiu

Rain jacket, EN 343

1SLRA2LH2

2 colours

€ 169,04

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KWF-STANDARD

This label is specially designed for products that do not fulfil the high requirements of professional forestry work and that can be used by the occasional user. This label can be obtained when fulfilling the requirements for its product group, based on used materials, wearing comfort, weight and similar criteria.

For most product groups, those criteria are fixed. They are constantly being adapted according to the latest technologies. Thanks to the “KWF-standard” label, the occasional user – for instance a person who cuts firewood – can rely on a satisfying product, within the limits of his budget.

Flex

Chainsaw trousers, class 1 type A

1XSPN2PT3

1 colour

€ 124,39

1XSK

Working jacket

1XSKNAPT3

1 colour

€ 64,61

KWF-Test

Products that obtain the “KWF-test” label, have been successfully tested for specific properties. For instance measuring equipment for crane harvesters, function for tire pressure controllers etc. For forestry clothing, that would be a specific characteristic such as “high wearing comfort”.