A new test to measure impact protection was added to the EN388 standard. The method for testing is:
The Abrasion Test is designed to give an indication of the durability of the gloves. The performance levels are still the same but the sandpaper used to perform the test has been changed from 100 grit to a finer 180 grit material.
| Test | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 |
| Abrasion Resistance (number of cycles) | 100 | 500 | 2,000 | 8,000 |
The method for testing the cut resistance of gloves has been typically carried out using a circular blade which moves back and forth across the surface of the gloves. This test is commonly referred to as the Coup Test. The revisions to the Coup Test are:
| Test | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 |
| Circular blade cut resistance (number of cycles) | 1.2 | 2.5 | 5 | 10 | 20 |
The Straight Blade test can be used in lieu of the Coup Test. It should also be used if the Coup Test reaches 60 cycles or if the cutting factor is greater than 3.
| TDM Test Method: EN ISO 13997 | Level A | Level B | Level C | Level D | Level E | Level F |
| Straight blade cut resistance (N) | 2 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 22 | 30 |
The EN 407 heat and flame pictogram is accompanied by a 6 digit number. This 6 digit number identifies the performance levels (1-4) which a glove can achieve for each of the tests within the standard. The higher the performance level, the greater the protection of the glove against a range of thermal risks as described below:
A - Resistance To Flammability
Measures how likely a glove is to catch fire after a flame is applied.
B - Resistance To Contact Heat
Measures the ability of a glove to resist heat when placed in direct contact with a heated object or hot surface.
C - Resistance To Convective Heat
Measures the ability of a glove to resist heat from a flame source.
D - Resistance To Radiant Heat
Measures the ability of a glove to resist heat from a radiant heat source.
E - Resistance To Small Splashes of Molten Metal
Measures the specific amount of molten droplets (from a melted metal rod), required to raise the inside temperature of a glove by 40°C.
F - Resistance To Large Splashes of Molten Metal
Measures the amount of molten iron (in grams) required to cause damage to "simulated skin" placed inside the glove.
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