The ANSI/ISEA 105-2024 standard (2024 ed.) features a new standardized glove label for easier identification of key protection levels. This new pentagon marking simplifies and standardizes the identification of protective glove performance levels, including abrasion, cut, and puncture resistance, improving usability and reducing the risk of selecting inadequate protection. Learn more.

Blunt force puncture testing in the ANSI/ISEA 105-2024 standard uses a probe to simulate tear or burst hazards. It measures the force required for a blunt probe to pierce PPE material, with results in Newtons converted to a 1-5 scale (10-150+ newtons) for puncture resistance.

EN 388 is a European Standard for protective gloves. Cut resistance is rated based on the number of cycles a spinning circular blade under a specific weight takes to cut the material. Higher cycle counts indicate better cut resistance. Click here for more information about the EN 388 2016 standard.