Protective Glove Testing
What is Protective Glove Testing?
Protective gloves, specifically cut-resistant gloves, are indispensable safety equipment in environments where handling sharp blades or the risk of cuts and lacerations is high. In settings such as emergency response by police and firefighters or industrial workplaces, gloves play a critical role in preventing injury caused by sharp tools or pointed objects.
Protective glove testing rigorously assesses resistance to cuts, punctures, and other mechanical hazards to ensure the safety of users. Through a structured testing system, gloves are evaluated for their protective performance and reliability, reducing incidents related to mechanical damage and sharp object hazards.
Test Items
Performance Evaluation System for Mechanical Hazards of Protective Gloves (Cut-Resistant Gloves)
| Test Item | Test Standards | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Abrasion Resistance | ISO 13997 ANSI/ISEA 105 |
Assessed by counting the number of abrasion cycles until the specimen fails, determining the level of abrasion resistance. |
| Tear Strength | EN 388 | Evaluated based on the force required to tear the specimen, classifying the glove's tear resistance level. |
| Puncture Resistance | ISO 13997 ANSI/ISEA 105 |
Measured by the force required to puncture the specimen, grading the glove’s puncture resistance. |
| Blade Cut Resistance | EN 388 | Assessed by measuring the number of cycles taken by a rotating blade to cut through the specimen, determining cut resistance. |
| Straight Blade Cut Resistance | ISO 13997 ANSI/ISEA 105 |
Evaluated by measuring the force needed for a straight blade to make a 20mm cut in the specimen; used to grade cut resistance. |