Protection gloves & work gloves in comparison
Franz Mensch offers a wide range of different protective gloves for work areas with high hazards and special hand protection requirements.
Protective gloves are part of the personal protective equipment (PPE) and are tested for different protection classes and standards.
At Franz Mensch you will find a wide range of affordable saftey gloves of all protection classes and for all industries, including automotive, metal, pharmaceutical and food industries.
Protection gloves meet one or more of the following standards:
- EN 388: Protection against mechanical risks, such as abrasion, stitches or cuts.
- EN 1082: Protection against stitches and cuts.
- EN 407: Protection against thermal risks, e.g. hot work surfaces, liquids or vapors.
- EN 511: Protection against cold and ice.
- EN 374: Protection against chemical risks and microorganisms.
Tested and functional safety: Industrial gloves and assembly gloves protect your hands from mechanical influences and are therefore particulary resistant.
Work gloves are also a part of PPE and must meet the requirements of EN 388:2016. Wether waterproof, food-safe, with or without coating - Franz Mensch offers certified work gloves for every application.
The respective performance levels show how good the glove is:
- A - Abrasion resistance: performance level 1-4
- B - blade cut resistance: performance level 1-5
- C - Tear resistance: performance level 1-4
- D - Puncture resistance: performance level 1-4
- E - Cut resistance (ISO test): Performance levels A - F
- F - Shock protection: PASS or FAIL test
4 steps to the right protection glove:
1. Purpose
For which activities do you need the glove? Rough or fine work? Working with slippery or wet objects? Should your glove be touchscreen compatible?
2. Fit
When buying, make sure you get the right size glove.
To guarantee 100% performance,
the glove should have a good fit.
Find the right size here:
3. Protected area
Which parts of the body are exposed to a hazard?
Hand, forearm or the whole arm? To provide protection beyond the wrist, a glove with a long cuff or an additional sleeve protector must be used.
4. Degree of hazard
Is there a hazard from electricity or machinery? Are your hands exposed to chemicals, hot or cold temperatures?
Do you work with slippery or wet objects?
Which protection classes and standards must the glove meet?
Popular protection gloves
Therefore the wide range of Franz Mensch offers among others:
- Cut protection gloves: Protect you safely against cut according to EN 388 - ideal for butchers & food productions
- Cold protection gloves: Against injuries caused by cold and ice - tested according to EN 511
- Chemical protction gloves: Protect against chemical risks, such as acids, alkalis or bases - EN 374 tested
- Chainmesh gloves & chain gloves: Protection against stitches and cuts according to EN 1082 - ideal in butcher shops and slaughterhouses
Popular work gloves
Buy certified work gloves according to EN 388 and complete your personal protective equipment. These are available in different materials and coatings.
- Latex coating: Make work gloves very elastic and fit the hands very well
- Nitrile coating: In contrast to other coatings, more resistant to moisture, grease and mechanical stresses
- PU coating: Affordable work gloves with a lightweight material