EN420 defines the general requirements for most types of protective gloves:

•   Product and packaging information and marking

•   Design and construction

•   Sizing

•   Innocuousness

•   Cleaning instructions

•   Dexterity

•   Water vapour transmission and absorption

•   Electrostatic properties

EN420 – General Requirements for Gloves:

This standard includes test for gloves dimensions, dexterity and allergens. For example leather gloves are required to have a chromium VI content less than 2mg/kg. Gloves are required to be neutral with respect to skin contact.

EN388 – Protective Gloves against Mechanical Risks (IDENTICAL TO AS/NZS 2161.3:2005)

abcd		Rating
	a) Abrasion resistance	0 - 4
	b) Blade cut resistance	0 - 5
	c) Tear resistance	0 - 4
	d) Puncture resistance	0 - 4