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PROTECTIVE GLOVES CAN BE DISTRIBUTED INTO 3 CATEGORIES SUBJECTING ON TYPE AND WHICH HAZARD OR DANGER THE GLOVES SHOULD SHIELD AGAINST

OTHER GLOVES IN THIS CATEGORY CAN INCLUDE LIGHT-DUTY GARDENING GLOVES AND OTHER WORK WHERE THE DANGER AIMED AT INJURY IS MINIMAL.

Category 1

Gloves of simple framework, aimed at insignificant dangers. Case of gloves in this class are house-hold gloves utilized for cleaning and for safety against warm objects or temperatures not surpassing +50° C

Category 2

Gloves of moderate structure, aimed at medium risks. Gloves are positioned in this category when the danger is not named minor or irreversible. The gloves must be subjected to autonomous testing and certificate by a Notified Body, whom then issues a CE checking demonstrating the gloves defensive capacities. In this category you will discover general handling gloves requiring good puncture and abrasion performance according to EN 388.

Category 3

Gloves of complex structure, for irreversible or mortal risks. Gloves in this category are intended to protect against the most abnormal amount of risk e.g. exceptionally destructive acids. Gloves in this category should likewise be autonomously tested and guaranteed by a Notified Body (endorsed by the EU commission).