Differentiating Cut-Resistant Glove Grades

Cut-resistant glove is a type of personal protective equipment widely used in various industrial and occupational fields. Various standards have been established in different countries and regions to ensure the quality and performance of these gloves. Cut-resistant gloves that meet the EN388 standard are classified into five levels according to cut resistance, from grade 1 to grade 5, with higher numbers indicates greater cut resistance.

Level 1, for very low cut hazards. Cut-resistant gloves can protect hands from minor scratches from objects such as paper, but can not protect hands against actual blades. Grade 1 of cut-resistant gloves are generally suitable for work that does not involve sharp objects, such as automotive repair or landscaping.

Level 2, for low cut hazards. This is a good level of protection for most construction work, automotive assembly and packaging.

Level 3, for moderate cut hazards. This level of cut-resistant gloves are able to provide protection for light glass handling and metal stamping work.

Level 4, for high cut hazards. This includes most glass handling and metal stamping work, as well as food processing.

Level 5, for extreme cut hazards. This level of cut-resistant gloves are used for jobs involving sharp blades, such as meat butchering, heavy metal stamping, as well as plate glass work.