Work gloves are designed to protect against different hazards inside and outside of the workplace. To ensure that gloves are fit-for-purpose, they undergo various tests, based on the intended use for the product (i.e. gloves being used where cuts are a hazard will need to be tested for cut resistance).As technology advances and processes change,
Work gloves are tested under various standards to identify the different levels of protection and in different categories. i.e. Category II work gloves must be tested to EN388:2016 – the mechanical standards test which comprises of an abrasion test, a puncture test, a tear test, and a cut level test. Today, we are looking
What is the UKCA Marking? On 1st January 2021 product marking in the UK changed as we officially left the EU single market. The UKCA Marking (United Kingdom Conformity Assessed) is the new marking which will be used for goods being placed and sold on the market in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). Following
Understanding EN388:2016 The standard EN388:2016 is designed for gloves which are used to protect against mechanical hazards, representing a glove's performance when used for various different tasks. This standard is mandatory for CAT II gloves and all parts of the test are completed on a section of the palm area.The standard is broken down into
Understanding EN511:2006 The standard EN511:2006 is designed for gloves which are used to protect against cold, representing a glove's insulative performance when working in cold temperatures or wet environments. The standard is broken down into 3 areas (seen to the right), with the first two elements being scored from a minimum of 0 to a
Understanding ISO13997 ISO13997 is the second cut level test under EN388 (mechanical hazards); introduced in the 2016 revision of the standard. In a nutshell, the test reflects the force required to cut through the product being tested, giving a fair reflection of the strength of a glove.The performance level is referenced as the fifth digit
BS EN ISO 12420:2020 Revisions to the standard mean that EN420:2003 was replaced in February 2020 by BS EN ISO 21420:2020. These revisions primarily focus on the innocuousness requirements, with a new limit for DMF in polyurethane (PU), and with the chemicals now derived from both clause 4 of EN420 and the REACH directive,
Understanding EN407:2004 The standard EN407:2004 is designed for gloves which are used to protect against thermal hazards, representing a glove's thermal performance when working with heat and/or fire. The standard is broken down into 6 areas (seen to the right), with each element being scored from a minimum of 1 to a maximum of
With so many different glove tests available, it can sometimes be difficult to separate one from the other. In this blog, we will be talking about BS EN1186, including what the test represents; how the test is carried out; how to tell if a product is certified; and which of our products are certified. What
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