Standards
Various standards establish the general requirements and testing methods for different types of gloves. Below, you’ll find an overview of the current standards and categories, providing insight into the regulations that govern glove safety and performance across various applications.
ANSI/ISEA 105 | Hand Protection Classification |
EN ISO 374-1 | Protective gloves against dangerous chemicals and microorganisms – Part 1: Terminology and performance requirements for chemical risks |
EN ISO 374-5 | Protective gloves against dangerous chemicals and microorganisms – Part 5: Terminology and performance requirements for micro-organisms risks |
EN 388 | Protective gloves against mechanical risks |
EN 407 | Protective gloves against thermal risks (heat and/or fire) |
EN 421 | Protective gloves against ionizing radiation and radioactive contamination |
EN 511 | Protective gloves against cold |
EN 659 | Protective gloves for firefighters |
EN 1082 | (part 1 to 3) Protective clothing – Gloves and arm guards protecting against cuts and stabs by hand knives |
EN ISO 10819 | Mechanical vibration and shock – Hand-arm vibration – Measurement and evaluation of the vibration transmissibility of gloves at the palm of the hand |
EN ISO 11393-4 | Protective clothing for users of hand-held chain-saws – Part 4: Test methods and performance requirements for protective gloves |
EN 12477 | Protective gloves for welders |
EN 13594 | Protective gloves for motorcycle riders – Requirements and test methods |
EN ISO 13997 | Protective clothing – Mechanical properties – Determination of resistance to cutting by sharp objects |
EN 14328 | Protective clothing – Gloves and armguards protecting against cuts by powered knives – Requirements and test methods |
EN 16027 | Protective clothing – Gloves with protective effect for association football goal keepers |
EN 16350 | Protective gloves – Electrostatic properties |
EN 16523 | (parties 1 et 2) Determination of material resistance to permeation by chemicals |
EN 16778 | Protective gloves – The determination of Dimethylformamide in gloves |
EN 18889 | Protective gloves for pesticide operators and re-entry workers – Performance requirements |
EN ISO 21420 | Protective gloves – General requirements and test methods |
