CE Certification
We have many of our important gloves tested against many risks and have them CE certified for different categories. Our gloves are mainly tested against, Mechanical risks, Heat, Cold and Chainsaw cut. Protective gloves can be divided into 3 categories depending on type and which risk or danger the gloves should protect against.
Category 1
Gloves of simple design, for minimal risks only. Example of gloves in this category are house-hold gloves used for cleaning and for protection against warm objects or temperatures not exceeding +50° C. Additional gloves in this category can include light-duty gardening gloves or other work where the risk for injury is minimal.
Category 2
Gloves of intermediate design, for intermediate risks. Gloves are placed in this category when the risk is not classified as minimal or irreversible. The gloves must be subjected to independent testing and certification by a Notified Body, whom then issues a CE marking showing the gloves protective capacities.
In this category you will find general handling gloves requiring good puncture and abrasion performance according to EN 388.
Category 3
Gloves of complex design, for irreversible or mortal risks. Gloves in this category are designed to protect against the highest levels of risk e.g. highly corrosive acids.
Gloves in this category must also be independently tested and certified by a Notified Body (approved by the EU commission).
EN 420
This standard defines the general requirements for protective gloves in terms of construction, fitness of purpose, safety, etc.
- The gloves themselves should not impose a risk or cause injury.
- The pH of the gloves should be as close as possible to neutral.
- Leather gloves should have a pH value between 3.5 - 9.5.
- The highest permitted value for chromium is 3 mg/kg (chrome VI).
- Specific details of any substance used in the glove which is known to cause allergies.
- Sized by reference to an agreed common European hand size, for example minimum length.
EN 388
Gloves giving protection from mechanical risks:
Protection against mechanical hazards is expressed by a pictogram followed by four numbers (performance levels), each representing test performance against a specific hazard.
Based on the number of cycles required to abrade through the sample glove. Protection factor 1 to 4.
Based on the number of cycles required to cut through the sample at a constant speed. Protection factor 1 to 4.
Based on the amount of force required to tear the sample. Protection factor 1 to 4.
Based on the amount of force required to pierce the sample with a standard sized point. Protection factor 1 to 4.
EN 511
Gloves giving protection from cold
Two things are measured with the glove: 1. how the glove's material leads cold, and 2. the material's insulating capacity (with contact). The pictogram is accompanied by a 3-digit code.
EN 12477
Welding gloves
This standard describes how the gloves are designed to provide protection for both hand and wrist while welding or similar work, this is a combination from testing EN 388 and EN 407.
EN 381-7
Chain Saw gloves
Gloves for protection against Hand Held Chain Saw. In this standard, the glove is tested for EN 420 and resistance to Chainsaw Cut. There are three classes: 0, 1 and 2.
