EN388 helps buyers compare work gloves for mechanical risks such as abrasion, blade cut, tear, and puncture. It is useful for sourcing, but it is not a substitute for a task-specific risk assessment.
How to read EN388
Ask for the complete marking and evidence for the exact model, liner, coating, and revision. A product name alone does not prove performance.
- Review abrasion, cut, tear, and puncture results.
- Confirm the applicable cut test method.
- Match the rating to the real task, tool, force, and contact time.
- Trial samples with representative users.
- Record the approved sample, specification, packaging, and revision.
Checklist do comprador
Confirm material, coating, liner gauge, cuff, size range, labeling, and repeat-order change control. Do not publish a claim until the evidence and product revision match. Contact Rilong to discuss EN388 work gloves and OEM packaging.
