Protective gloves against mechanical risks have the following values ​​indicating the degree of protection:

• A: It is the resistance of the glove against abrasion. Based on the number of cycles required for glove wear
• K: Glove resistance against cutting. Based on the number of cycles required to cut the glove at a constant rate
• A: It is the resistance of the gloves against tearing. Indicates the level of force required to tear the glove
• D: Glove resistance against puncture. Indicates the power level required to puncture the glove

The values ​​of these resistances determine the protective strength of the glove.

The TS EN 388 standard covers specifications, test methods, marking and information to be provided by suppliers for protective gloves against mechanical risks such as abrasion, knife cutting, puncture or tearing.

Depending on the characteristics of the work, the properties of the protective gloves also differ. Generally speaking, the protective gloves should include: ignition resistance, contact heat resistance, convective heat resistance, radiant heat resistance, resistance to small splashes from molten metal, resistance to large splashes of molten metal, chemicals and microorganisms. protection against ionizing radiation and radioactive contamination, protection against cold.

Protective gloves are also tested for various chemicals and environmental factors. For example, acid resistance, very low temperature resistance, oil resistance and ozone resistance.

One of the textile tests performed by authorized laboratories within the scope of specific tests is protective glove tests. In these tests, the standards developed by the laboratories by domestic and foreign organizations are complied with. The standards considered in protective glove tests are:

• TS EN 420 + A1 Protective gloves - General specifications and test methods
• TS EN 388 Protective gloves - Against mechanical risks