GB28408-2025
Protective clothing—Repellent shield clothing
防护服装 防虫防护服
GB 28408-2025 is an upcoming mandatory Chinese national standard for Protective clothing—Repellent shield clothing. It appears in the Consumer compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Sep 1, 2026.
Applicability depends on product scope, certification route, competent authority notices and transition rules. Requst for the translation or verify source before using this record in a compliance decision.
Compliance overview
Scope and applicability
This standard applies to protective clothing designed to repel insects, specifically for personnel working in environments infested by mosquitoes and other insects. It is mandatory for all manufacturers producing insect-repellent workwear for the Chinese market. The standard covers technical requirements, testing methods, and labeling but does not apply to general daily clothing without specific repellent functions.
Technical requirements
The standard specifies comprehensive requirements for the physical and chemical properties of the fabrics used in insect-repellent clothing. Key parameters include breaking strength, tear strength, moisture permeability, and air permeability to ensure durability and comfort. Manufacturers must also ensure strict compliance with safety limits for formaldehyde content, pH values, and the prohibition of decomposable carcinogenic aromatic amines. For the core function, the standard sets performance criteria for the fabric's repellent rate and beating rate (knockdown rate), both before and after multiple washing cycles. The structural design must ensure adequate coverage, with non-repellent fabrics restricted from critical areas near openings. Additionally, the standard outlines detailed requirements for the finished garment's appearance, sewing quality, stitch density, and dimensional stability after washing. Compliance with these detailed construction and material requirements is essential for product certification.
Testing methods
Testing procedures evaluate the fabric's insect-repellent performance using volunteer-based landing tests and forced contact tests with mosquitoes, referencing methods from GB/T 13917. Physical and chemical properties are tested according to various national textile testing standards, including GB/T 3923.1 for breaking strength and GB/T 7573 for pH value. Durability is assessed through standardized washing and drying procedures outlined in GB/T 8629-2017.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 28408-2025?
GB 28408-2025 regulates insect-repellent protective clothing worn by workers in environments infested by mosquitoes and other insects. It applies to both split-style and coverall-style garments.
Are there any updates from the previous version of GB 28408-2025?
Yes, this version replaces GB/T 28408-2012. Key updates include changes to terminology, structural requirements, and the addition of strict technical indicators for formaldehyde content, pH value, and prohibited azo dyes in fabrics.
How does GB 28408-2025 differ from ISO standards?
While the standard references some international testing concepts, it primarily relies on Chinese national standards (GB/T series) for specific testing methodologies and safety limits, tailored to domestic market requirements and regulatory frameworks.
The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 28408-2025. To ensure complete compliance for your products entering the Chinese market, a precise and professional translation of the full technical specifications is essential. Purchase our high-quality English translation of GB 28408-2025 today to access all detailed parameters, tables, and testing procedures.
Applicability hints
- Type
- Product
- CCS
- C73
- ICS
- 13.340.10
- Competent department
- Ministry of Emergency Management
- Technical committee
- National Technical Committee on Personal Protective Equipment of Standardization Administration of China
Relationships
Replaces:GB/T 28408-2012