Glove & Sleeve Testing

Intertek provides comprehensive testing for gloves and sleeves, ensuring compliance with a wide range of international standards. These services are designed to help manufacturers demonstrate the safety and durability of their products, delivering confidence to users across industrial, construction, healthcare, and other sectors.

Applicable Standards for Gloves & Sleeves Testing

We test gloves and sleeves to meet the requirements of several globally recognized standards, including but not limited to:

ANSI/ISEA 105: Classification for hand protection based on cut, abrasion, puncture, and chemical resistance.
ANSI/ISEA 138: Performance standard for impact protection of gloves, focusing on hand protection against impact-related hazards
EN 388: Protection against mechanical risks, including abrasion, cut, tear, and puncture resistance.
EN 374: Chemical and microorganism protection.
ASTM F2992: Testing for cut resistance performance of materials used in protective gloves.
NFPA 1951: Standard on Protective Ensembles for Technical Rescue Incidents
NFPA 1977: Standard on Protective Clothing and Equipment for Wildland Fire Fighting and Urban Interface Fire Fighting
NFPA 1971: Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting

Testing Capabilities

Our state-of-the-art facilities allow us to perform a wide range of tests to assess the performance of gloves and sleeves, including but not limited to:

Cut Resistance
Abrasion Resistance
Puncture Resistance
Chemical Resistance
Thermal Protection
Electrical Insulation Testing

Why Choose Intertek?

Our independent testing provides reliable third-party reports that can be submitted as part of your compliance documentation, streamlining regulatory approvals.

Partnering with Intertek for safety glove and sleeve testing ensures access to reliable third-party test reports, a critical asset for supporting compliance submissions and streamlining regulatory approvals. Backed by our global expertise, we help manufacturers and suppliers meet North American and international standards while accelerating time-to-market with our efficient and thorough testing processes.