EN 388: 2016

a) Abrasion resistance (0-4)

- Number of cycles required to abrade a hole with abrasive paper (Klingspor) in a circular sample of glove material under constant pressure and movement

b) Blade cut resistance by Test Coup (0-5):

- Number of cycles required to cut a sample with a stainless steel circular blade at a constant speed and reduced force of 5 newtons (approximately 510 g.). For materials that smooth the blade, after a certain number of cycles without cutting, the ISO 13997 test is performed which becomes the reference for cutting resistance.

c) Resistance to tearing (0-4): 

- The force required to propagate a tear in a rectangular sample of the glove with a starting incision, up to a maximum force of 75N (approximately 7.6 kg)

d) Puncture resistance (0-4): 

- The force required to pierce the sample with a standard-sized steel tip at a constant speed of 10 cm / min

e) Blade cut resistance by ISO test (A – F) :

- The force in Newtons (N) required to cut a sample using a rectangular blade with a given Cut Testing Machine (TDM). This test is optional, unless the blade in the Coup test dulls, thus making it the benchmark for cut resistance. Each value is assigned a letter as follows:

f) Impact resistance (P):

- For protective gloves that resist shocks. It measures the dissipation of force by the protection area following impact with a domed anvil at an impact energy of 5 joules. The test complies with the EN 13594: 2015 standard EN 13594: 2015 impact protection test for protective motorcycle gloves. If the test is passed, a “P” is added, otherwise nothing is indicated.

Level X a) to f) can also be applied to the above, which means “not tested” or “not applicable”.