2. EN388: 2003
Protective Gloves for Mechanical Risks
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For Category II & III, the performance levels must be shown either on the glove or packaging
or user information sheets or on all.
EN388
TEST
Puncture: Min 1, Max 4
Tear: Min 1, Max 4
Cut: Min 1, Max 5
Abrasion: Min 1, Max 4
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 3
LEVEL 4
Abrasion Resistance
(Cycles)
XXXX
LEVEL 1
100
500
2,000
8,000
Cut Resistance
(Index)
1.2
2.5
5.0
10.0
Tear Resistance
(Newton)
10
25
50
75
Puncture Resistance
(Newton)
20
60
100
150
X means that the test is not carried out on the glove
0 mans that the glove does not reach the minimum level
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LEVEL 5
20.0

3. EN 388 - Protective Gloves for Mechanical Risks - Test Videos
EN 388 Abrasion Test
EN 388 Cut Test
EN 388 Tear Test
EN 388 Puncture Test
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