NEN 8333 “Protective clothing ‐ Body covering clothing that supports the protection against tick bites and is industrially treated with permethrine”. The tests described in the standard may only be performed by validated testing labs.
Centexbel is acknowledged by the Deutsche Bundeswehr - Wehrwissenschaftliches Institut für Werk- und Betriebsstoffe (WIWeb) according to TL-8305-0031. As a result, manufacturers of protective clothing against tick bites can have their products tested according to the standard at Centexbel.

Gertrude Kignelman

Researcher "Textile Functionalisation & Surface Modification"

As a PhD in chemical engineering, I am involved in various R&D projects in the field of textile finishing, coating, printing and dyeing.

Gertrude Kignelman

Ghent, Researcher "Textile Functionalisation & Surface Modification"

Research & Development