TECWERK gloves Blackstar, size 6

Hand protection & protective gloves – safe selection for workshop, industry and crafts

Passender Handschutz ist entscheidend, um Hände im Arbeitsalltag zuverlässig vor mechanischen, thermischen, chemischen oder hygienischen Risiken zu schützen. Diese Übersicht hilft B2B- und B2C-Kunden dabei, Schutzhandschuhe nach Einsatzbereich, Material und Norm gezielt auszuwählen.

Product features & selection criteria

Protective gloves differ depending on the hazard level, carrier material and coating. Depending on the application, grip security, abrasion resistance, cut protection, chemical resistance or wearing comfort are the main focus.

• Hazard levels: Category I (low risks), Category II (medium risks), Category III (irreversible/high risks)
• Standard basis: EN ISO 21420:2020 (general requirements for protective gloves)
• Carrier materials: e.g. cotton, polyester, polyamide/nylon, para-aramid (Kevlar®), HPPE/UHMW-PE, leather
• Coatings: e.g. latex, nitrile, nitrile foam, PU, neoprene, PVC
• Important performance features: Abrasion resistance, cut protection, tear resistance, puncture resistance, dexterity
• Application-related selection: for construction/garden, craft, industry, assembly/workshop, food, logistics

Standards & Markings

Standards and pictograms are particularly important for the correct selection. Depending on the activity, different protection standards apply – from mechanical risks to chemical protection or cold protection.

• EN 388: mechanical risks (e.g. abrasion, cut, tear, puncture)
• EN 374-1 / EN 374-5: chemical and bacteriological risks
• EN 407: Heat and fire risks
• EN 511: Protection against cold
• EN 60903: insulating protective gloves for work under voltage
• EN 12477: Welding gloves (Type A / Type B)

Areas of application

Depending on the industry, different properties are decisive. In workshop and assembly, grip and dexterity count, in industry and metalworking especially cut protection and resistance.

• Construction & Garden: high mechanical resistance, abrasion resistance, protection against dirt/moisture
• Crafts: Durability as well as protection against thermal influences and cold
• Industry: high to highest cut protection, dexterity, possibly chemical protection
• Assembly & Workshop: secure grip, fit and precise work
• Food: Suitability for food contact and good fit
• Logistics: Breathability, secure grip and high mobility

Note on selecting the suitable glove

Always choose protective gloves suitable for the actual hazard and the required standard marking. This ensures that protection, comfort and service life are optimally matched.