Product standard
EN 388
EN 388 — Mechanical risks for protective gloves
EN 388 is the European standard for gloves against mechanical risks. It reports four separate test results — abrasion, cut, tear and puncture — which is why a single 'cut level' quoted without the others is only part of the picture.
What it covers
- Abrasion, cut, tear and puncture performance, each rated separately
- The marking that shows all four ratings at a glance
- The cut-test method used (the rating scale changed when the test method was revised)
Documents you can ask for
- Full four-part rating, not just the cut level
- Test report stating the cut-test method used
- Sizing chart for the model you are ordering
Products declared against EN 388
No catalogue line currently carries this declaration. Send us the requirement and we will confirm which of our items can be supplied against it.