PDFPrintE-mail

PROFORCE Cotton/Chrome Glove

EN420 – Simple classification of protection
1) Suitable product and packaging information
2) Fit for the purpose
3) Provide comfort and efficient
Full chrome palm & fingers
Heavy cotton backing
Cotton cuff
Extremely hard wearing
Standards for Gloves
EN420
This requires the product to meet several basic standards including: Suitable product & packaging information / Fitness for purpose / Sizing / Comfort & efficiency
EN388
This standard is designed to assess the performance of a fabric or layers of fabric for their ability to resist: Heavy rubbing / Cutting by a blade or sharp object / Tearing / Punctures by a pointed object
EN407
This standard outlines requirements needed to be satisfied for a glove to provide effective protection against heat/fire. Several tests are conducted such as: burning behaviour (the length of time glove ignites under direct flame) / Resistance to small splashes of molten metal