EN388 & EN511 Protection against mechanical risks & cold environments

EN388

a. Abrasion resistance

This tests how many revolutions it takes to create a hole, with an abrasive material under a stipulated pressure. Rated from (1-4), 4 being the most resistant.

b. Blade cut resistance

This tests the number of cycles for a blade, running at a constant speed to cut through the material. Rated from (1-5), 5 being the most resistant.

c. Tear resistance

This tests the amount of force (n) required to tear the glove. Rated from (1-4), 4 being the most resistant

d. Puncture resistance

This tests the amount of pressure required to puncture material with a standard size point. Rated from (1-4), 4 being the most resistant

EN511

a. Resistance to convective cold

This measures the transfer of cold via convection and is rated from (0-4), 4 being the most resistant

b. Resistance to contact cold

This measures the thermal resistance when the glove is in contact with a cold object. Rated from (0-4), 4 being the most resistant.

c. Water Permeability

This measures the glove's resistance to water penetration. -water penetration rated as (1) no water penetration rated as(0)