EN388 – Protection against mechanical hazards
The standard EN388:2016 is designed for gloves which are used to protect against mechanical hazards, representing a glove’s performance when used for various different tasks. This standard…
EN511 – Protection against cold
The standard EN511:2006 is designed for gloves which are used to protect against cold, representing a glove’s insulative performance when working in cold temperatures or wet environments….
ISO13997 – Cut Resistance
ISO13997 is the second cut level test under EN388 (mechanical hazards); introduced in the 2016 revision of the standard. In a nutshell, the test reflects the force…
EN 420:2003 and BS EN ISO 21420:2020
BS EN ISO 12420:2020 Revisions to the standard mean that EN420:2003 was replaced in February 2020 by BS EN ISO 21420:2020. These revisions primarily focus on the…
EN407 – Protection against thermal hazards
Understanding EN407:2004 The standard EN407:2004 is designed for gloves which are used to protect against thermal hazards, representing a glove’s thermal performance when working with heat and/or…
Understanding BS EN1186 – Food Safety
With so many different glove tests available, it can sometimes be difficult to separate one from the other. In this blog, we will be talking about BS…
Gripsafe Blue: back and better than ever!
Our Gripsafe Blue is back in stock and better than ever! Following the influx of orders for our Gripsafe Range during the COVID-19 pandemic, we were left…
OEKO-TEX® Standard 100
“STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® is one of the world’s best-known labels for textiles tested for harmful substances.” What is OEKO-TEX® As a buyer or wearer of PPE,…
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The Colours of Coloursafe
The Colours of Coloursafe Similar to many UK glove suppliers, at Just 1 Source, we use a colour coded safety system to signify the level of protection…
A Brief Overview on Glove Testing
Understanding Glove Testing With copious gloves on the market claiming different benefits to the next, it can be hard to know which glove is considered right for…