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Cut Resistant Gloves How are these tested

Cut Resistant Gloves - How are these tested?

When it comes to safety gloves, cut resistance is the measure used to determine the level of protection that they offer from slashing from blades, the sharp edges of machinery, and cuts from things like broken glass. Unsurprisingly, making sure that you know just how much protection your gloves offer is essential for any professional working in a potentially dangerous environment. The question is, what are the levels of protection afforded by cut resistant gloves, and how is that protection tested?

How is cut resistance measured?

Cut resistance is not simply a name that a company can give to a pair of gloves. It is something that is intensely tested and scrutinized in order to ensure the safety of anyone using them. Cut resistance is measured on a standardized scale EN 388 on a five-point scale starting at 1, meaning the least resistant, and ending at 5, meaning the most resistant. This means that manufacturers have to adhere to EN 388 in order to claim their gloves as cut resistant.

This standardized measurement means that they are independently tested, preventing any manufacturers from making false claims. Cut-resistant gloves undergo thorough testing and are fully ratified by one of three different European Standardization Organizations: CEN, CENELEC, or, ETSI. However, these EN standards are voluntary. This means that you cannot necessarily be sure that gloves marketed as cut-resistant are going to offer the protection that you actually need. You should make sure to check that any gloves you buy are tested to EN standards. All of the cut-resistant gloves sold by BuyAnyGloves are tested to EN standards which means that any gloves that you buy from us offer you exactly the level of protection that you need for any possible task. The testing of these gloves is extremely thorough to ensure that you know exactly the level of protection that they will provide.

How are cut resistant gloves tested?

Cut resistance is tested in a relatively simple way. A sample of a glove is taken and is then cut in continuous cycles over and over until the material has been entirely severed. The level of cut resistance that it provides is indicated by the number of cycles that are required to fully cut through the material.

Cut Level 1 requires 1 cycle for full laceration of the material.
Cut Level 2 requires 2 cycles for full laceration of the material.
Cut Level 3 requires 5 cycles for full laceration of the material.
Cut Level 4 requires 10 cycles for full laceration of the material.
Cut Level 5 requires 20 or more cycles for full laceration of the material.

Knowing exactly how your gloves are tested ensures that you can trust the level of protection that they offer and understand what each level of protection allows you to feel as safe and secure as possible in a workplace environment. Knowing that your equipment keeps you as safe as possible allows you to focus on your work so that you can always remain productive.

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