When Gloves Stay On, Injuries Stay Down.

When comfort keeps protection on, safety follows. WORKHORSE® cut‑resistant gloves are crafted with innovative materials to deliver a comfortable, ergonomic fit workers want to keep wearing, without compromising precision, dexterity, or cut protection. The result is dependable defense against cuts and the control needed to perform at your best, shift after shift.

Exceptional Protection

WORKHORSE® cut-resistant gloves offer more than just exceptional protection against cuts. With enhanced grip, dexterity, and durability, they ensure a secure hold on tools and materials, making your work safer and more efficient. But that’s not all! These safety gloves also feature:

13, 15, and 18 Gauge Liner
for comfort and cut-resistance.

Thumb Crotch
for greater durability and dexterity.

Polyurethane and Nitrile Palm and Fingers 
for improved grip.

Understanding Cut Ratings

Understanding the quality and capabilities of protective gear is essential. When it comes to cut-resistant gloves, the ratings play an important role in determining the tasks each glove is designed for. This is what all the ratings on WORKHORSE® cut-resistant gloves represent:

EN 388 2016 Standard

The EN 388 2016 standard defines glove requirements for protection against mechanical risks in various work settings. It ensures that gloves meet minimum safety and performance requirements, allowing workers to select the right gloves for their tasks.

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Cut-Resistance

The ANSI 105 (American National Standards Institute) cut-resistant standard requires gloves to demonstrate their ability to withstand cut through. The standard uses the ISO 13997 (TDM-100) Test method to measure cut-resistance. Based on the weight in grams required to achieve cut through, a rating from A1 to A9 is assigned to indicate the appropriate category of work.

General Purpose, Warehousing, Small Parts Assembly
200g - 499g
200g - 499g
General Purpose, Plastics Injection and Moulding, Pulp and Paper
500g - 999g
500g - 999g
Raw Material Handling, General Manufacturing, Construction
1,000g - 1,499g
1,000g - 1,499g
HVAC, Aerospace, Food Preparation
1,500g - 2,199g
1,500g - 2,199g
Glass or Metal Sheet Handling, Automotive Assembly, HVAC
2,000g - 2,999g
2,000g - 2,999g
Metal Fabrication, Glass Manufacturing, Changing Blades
3,000g - 3,999g
3,000g - 3,999g
Meat Preparation/Processing, Glass Manufacturing, Metal Stamping
4,000g - 4,999g
4,000g - 4,999g
Metal Stamping, Recycling, Heavy Assembly
5,000g - 5,999g
5,000g - 5,999g
Sharp Metal Stamping, Recycle Sorting, Metal Fabrication
6,000g+
6,000g+

Cut-Resistance Testing

To ensure maximum safety, gloves are required to go through 6 different test methods to certify their level of cut-resistance:

1. Abrasion Resistance (level 1-4)
The Martindale Abrasion Test assesses fabric durability by subjecting it to a cyclical rubbing motion with an abrasive material. The fabric's resistance to wear is evaluated and assigned an abrasion resistance rating from 1 to 4, with higher ratings indicating greater durability.
2. Coupe Blade Cut Test (level 1-5)
The Coupe Test measures cut resistance by counting the number of rotations required to cut through fabric using cotton as a comparative benchmark. A cut rating of "5" indicates the fabric is 5 times more cut resistant than cotton.
3. Tear Resistance (level 1-4)
A Tear Resistance test uses a tensometer to measures a material's ability to resist tearing or puncturing by applying force until it fails. Materials are assigned levels from 1 to 4, where Level 1 material has low tear resistance while Level 4 materials provide excellent tear resistance.
4. Puncture Resistance (level 1-4)
A Puncture Resistance Test determines a glove's ability to withstand piercing or puncturing by sharp objects. A sample is subjected to a sharp object and the force required to puncture is measured, and rated 1 to 4. Level 1 indicates low puncture resistance, while Level 4 signifies excellent puncture resistance.
5. Impact Protection (Pass or Fail)
The Impact Protection test evaluates a glove's defense against blunt or mechanical impacts. A glove is tested by dropping a weighted striker and measuring the force of the impact. Gloves are assigned "P" (Pass) if they meet criteria, "F" (Fail) for failure to meet criteria or "X" if it's untested.
6. ISO 13997 (TDM-100) Test (level A-F)
The ISO 13997 (TDM-100) test rates a material's cut resistance by measuring the force required to cut through using a sliding straight blade. The blade is replaced after each pass. Materials are rated from A to F. Level A indicates low cut resistance, while Level F represents maximum cut resistance.

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