Product groups
Hand protection
Hand protection targets the part of the body most often injured at work. Glove selection depends not on one measure but on the type of hazard: cut, abrasion, chemical contact, heat and cold each call for different materials and coatings.
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- 4
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Sub-groups
A group whose material is chosen against the chemical involved.
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For areas needing electrical insulation or static control.
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A two-ended group: from the cold store to hygienic use.
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The wrong glove is riskier than no glove, because it gives the wearer a sense of protection that is not there. The four-digit EN 388 code shows abrasion, cut, tear and puncture resistance separately; selection follows that code and the nature of the work.
Grip and dexterity are part of safety too. A very thick glove makes small parts hard to hold and leads the wearer to take it off — so coating type and fit matter as much as protection class.
Related standards
4 Standard
EN 388
Gloves against mechanical risks
EN 374
Gloves against chemicals and micro-organisms
EN 407
Gloves against thermal risks
EN 511
Gloves against cold
Frequently asked questions
What do the numbers in the EN 388 code mean?
They show abrasion, cut, tear and puncture resistance in that order; a higher number means higher resistance. The current version also includes a letter-coded cut test result.
Which gloves are used for food contact?
Gloves declared suitable for food contact — usually disposable nitrile or appropriately certified types — are preferred. Tell us the application and we will work out the right option together.
What do cut resistance levels mean?
Mechanical gloves are rated separately for abrasion, cut, tear and puncture. A high cut level does not imply high puncture resistance; reading the figure that matches your actual hazard prevents both under-protection and unnecessary cost.
Is a higher cut level always better?
Only if cutting is your hazard. Higher levels use stiffer yarns and reduce dexterity, and a glove too clumsy for the task gets removed, which is worse than a lower level worn properly.
Which coating suits which work?
Nitrile on oily surfaces, polyurethane for fine dry work, latex for general wet handling. A glove that protects but does not grip leads to dropped tools and to the glove being taken off.
Can gloves be washed?
Most knitted coated gloves survive a few low-temperature washes. Washing softens the coating and reduces grip, so it extends life modestly rather than indefinitely.
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