This is the baseline standard every protective glove must meet before any specialized testing applies. It can't be used on its own it always pairs with a protection-specific standard like EN 388 or EN 407. It confirms the glove is free of harmful substances (pH, Chromium VI), correctly sized, comfortable, breathable, and properly labelled with brand, reference number, size, and batch/lot details.

Covers gloves exposed to physical and mechanical hazards abrasion, blade cuts, tearing, and puncture. Each glove is rated on a numeric scale across four core tests, plus an optional impact resistance "P" mark for knuckle protection. A separate, more precise cut test (ISO 13997) is used for higher-risk gloves, rated Level A through F.

Applies to gloves protecting against heat and flame in any form open flame, contact heat, convective heat, radiant heat, and small or large splashes of molten metal. Performance is shown as a multi-digit code; gloves claiming no flammability resistance carry a different pictogram than those rated for it.

The dedicated standard for gloves used in manual metal welding, cutting, and related processes. Welding gloves fall into two types Type B, built for high dexterity work like TIG welding, and Type A, designed for general welding processes where mechanical protection matters more than fine control.

Governs gloves designed to protect against chemical products and microorganisms. Three properties are tested: penetration (basic impermeability through seams or pinholes), degradation (how the material physically holds up after chemical contact), and permeation (how long it takes a chemical to pass through the material at a molecular level). Gloves are classified Type A, B, or C based on how many test chemicals they resist and to what performance index.

Specifies requirements for gloves protecting against microorganisms mould, bacteria, and potentially viruses. Penetration by mould and bacteria is tested per EN 374-2 (checking water and air tightness), while virus penetration resistance is tested using a bacteriophage method per ISO 16604. Field of use is critical here, since required protection levels vary significantly by task and environment.

Sets performance requirements for gloves used by pesticide operators and re-entry workers. G1 gloves suit lower-risk, typically single-use scenarios and aren't rated for concentrated formulations. G2 gloves handle both diluted and concentrated pesticides and meet minimum mechanical strength requirements. GR gloves cover only the palm side, for workers contacting dry pesticide residue after application.

Adds requirements for gloves worn in environments where flammable or explosive atmospheres exist or could develop. Electrostatic behaviour is further measured through EN 1149-1 (surface electrostatic properties) or EN 1149-3 (charge decay) though this standard does not apply to electrostatic-dissipative protective gloves.

Covers performance requirements for vibration attenuation in gloves used with vibrating tools. The vibration-reducing material must also meet thickness and consistency requirements. Importantly, these gloves reduce but do not eliminate health risks from hand-transmitted vibration exposure.

Covers gloves worn in environments with ionising radiation or radioactive substances. A glove protecting against radioactive contamination must be waterproof per EN 374-2. One protecting against ionising radiation itself must also contain a measured amount of heavy metal, such as lead, in addition to being waterproof.