Zenith Cut Resistant Glove Selection Guide

Difference Between Standards

ANSI

The ANSI cut standard uses a razor blade in its testing method to determine the weight in grams needed to cut through the material of the glove using linear motion. A cut level is then assigned to the gloves material, determined by the range of weight used during testing.

EN 388

The EN 388 cut standard uses a circular blade, under a fixed load, in its testing method to determine the blade rotations needed to cut through the material of the glove. A cut level is then assigned to the gloves material, determined by the number of blade rotations used during testing. Additionally, a cut test using a TDM 100 cut test machine is also performed. This test, measured in Newtons, will measure the cut resistance with a straight blade. This will add an additional 6 levels to the cut rate standard, which are represented by letters A to F.