EN 388 Mechanical risks
Protection against mechanical risks. Below the symbol is the code of four digits and a letter for abrasion, cut, tear, puncture and TDM cut. The higher the number, the better the result; X means not tested.
StandardEN 388:2016+A1:2018, protective gloves against mechanical risks (harmonised since 19 May 2020)
32 products: HI511, HI511E, HI512, HI541, HI521, HI522, HI523, HI524, HI532, HI533, HI534, HI535, HI536, HI551, HI552, HI553, HI554, HI555, HI556, HI581, HI582, HI583, HI584, HI585, HI586, HI587, HI588, HI589, HI5810, HI571, HI572, HI573
EN ISO 374-1 Chemical protection
Protection against chemicals. The letters below the symbol name the test chemicals against which the glove reached the minimum breakthrough time. Type A, B or C shows how many chemicals it was tested against.
StandardEN ISO 374-1:2016, protective gloves against dangerous chemicals and micro-organisms, part 1 (harmonised since 21 April 2018). Declarations of conformity and data sheets also name amendment A1:2018.
EN ISO 374-1 explainedChemical search
8 products: HI551, HI552, HI553, HI554, HI555, HI556, HI561, HI561S
EN ISO 374-5 Bacteria, fungi, viruses
The symbol with the VIRUS marking shows that the glove has also been tested to EN ISO 374-5 for leak-tightness against bacteria, fungi and viruses.
StandardEN ISO 374-5:2016, micro-organism risks (harmonised since 21 April 2018)
ESD environments
The ESD symbol (triangle with hand) marks the ESD version, as printed on the Hi5 X ESD gloves. According to the product data sheet, the product is suitable for use in ESD environments; the data sheet names neither an ESD standard nor dissipation values. The standard for the electrostatic properties of protective gloves is EN 16350.
StandardEN 16350:2014, protective gloves, electrostatic properties (harmonised since 21 April 2018). Named in the declaration of conformity for HI572.
Food contact
The symbol with a glass and fork stands for materials in contact with food. A declaration of conformity for food contact is available for HI561 and HI561S; the test report names a blue glove as the sample.
StandardDeclaration of conformity for food contact (Regulations (EC) 1935/2004, (EC) 2023/2006, (EU) 10/2011), test report TÜV Rheinland/CCIC Qingdao
Touchscreen compatible
Suitable for touchscreens according to the product data sheet. The data sheet gives no test value; test samples on your own device.
StandardStatement in the product data sheet, not a standard
12 products: HI511, HI511E, HI512, HI541, HI521, HI522, HI524, HI533, HI534, HI535, HI536, HI572
OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100
Certified to OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 according to the product data sheet: a testing system for textiles for harmful substances. The statement applies to the textile parts of the product.
StandardLabel of a private testing system, statement in the product data sheet; not part of the PPE standards
9 products: HI511, HI511E, HI512, HI541, HI532, HI533, HI534, HI535, HI536
Recycled material
According to the data sheet, the outer material is made of recycled polyester and elastane (HI511E).
StandardStatement in the product data sheet
1 products: HI511E
Read the instructions for use
The symbol with the open book and the “i” refers to the instructions for use. They must be read before use and exist for every Hi5 product. The data sheet for each product is available to download; we send the instructions for use on request.
StandardEN ISO 21420:2020, protective gloves, general requirements (harmonised since 16 June 2026, with A1:2024)
Data sheets and declarations of conformity
34 products: HI511, HI511E, HI512, HI541, HI521, HI522, HI523, HI524, HI532, HI533, HI534, HI535, HI536, HI551, HI552, HI553, HI554, HI555, HI556, HI581, HI582, HI583, HI584, HI585, HI586, HI587, HI588, HI589, HI5810, HI571, HI572, HI573, HI561, HI561S
- Cut resistance
Cut levels A to F
The letter at the end of the EN 388 code gives the cut level to ISO 13997 (TDM test): A corresponds to 2 newtons, F to 30 newtons of cutting force. A cut-resistant glove made of textile fabric does not protect against stabs.
StandardEN 388:2016+A1:2018 with ISO 13997 (TDM test); note on stabs: DGUV Expert Committee PPE, stab and cut protection topic area
9 products: HI532, HI533, HI534, HI535, HI536, HI551, HI552, HI5810, HI572
- EN 421
EN 421 Radioactive contamination
EN 421 concerns protective gloves against ionising radiation and radioactive contamination. The declaration of conformity for HI561 and HI561S names radioactive contamination only, not protection against ionising radiation.
StandardEN 421:2010, protective gloves against ionising radiation and radioactive contamination (harmonised since 21 April 2018)
- Latex
- Winter
Winter glove
The data sheet describes the product as a winter glove. The data sheet does not state a cold protection class to EN 511.
StandardDescription in the product data sheet. Standard for cold protection: EN 511:2006, protective gloves against cold (not stated)
- Disposable
Disposable glove
Single use only. Dispose of after use and change immediately if there are holes or tears.
StandardStatement in the product data sheet (hygiTouch)
- PPE
PPE category
Category of personal protective equipment under the PPE Regulation, according to the data sheet: II for medium risks, III for chemical protection and disposable gloves tested against chemicals.
StandardRegulation (EU) 2016/425 on personal protective equipment (applies since 21 April 2018, replaces Directive 89/686/EEC)
On all 34 products
Standards and editions
| Standard | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| EN 388:2016+A1:2018 | Protective gloves against mechanical risks | harmonised since 19 May 2020 (Implementing Decision (EU) 2020/668); EN 388:2016 withdrawn since 19 November 2021 |
| EN ISO 374-1:2016 | Protective gloves against dangerous chemicals and micro-organisms, part 1: terminology and performance requirements for chemical risks | harmonised since 21 April 2018; amendment A1:2018 is not in the list |
| EN ISO 374-5:2016 | Protective gloves against dangerous chemicals and micro-organisms, part 5: terminology and performance requirements for micro-organisms risks | harmonised since 21 April 2018 |
| EN 421:2010 | Protective gloves against ionising radiation and radioactive contamination | harmonised since 21 April 2018 |
| EN 407:2004 | Protective gloves against thermal risks (heat and/or fire) | harmonised since 21 April 2018; EN 407:2020 is not in the list |
| EN 511:2006 | Protective gloves against cold | harmonised since 21 April 2018 |
| EN 16350:2014 | Protective gloves, electrostatic properties | harmonised since 21 April 2018 |
| EN ISO 21420:2020 (with A1:2024) | Protective gloves, general requirements and test methods | harmonised since 16 June 2026 (Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/1279) |
| EN 420:2003+A1:2009 | Protective gloves, general requirements and test methods | harmonised since 21 April 2018, valid until 16 December 2027 |
Sources
- European Commission: harmonised standards under the PPE RegulationTitles, editions and dates of application of the harmonised PPE standards, with references to the Official Journal of the EU
- DIN Media: PPE standards portal (in German)Full texts of the PPE standards including marking requirements (paid)
- DGUV Expert Committee on Personal Protective Equipment (in German)Rules, information and answers on the PPE groups, for example DGUV Information 212-007 “Chemikalienschutzhandschuhe”
- ISO Online Browsing PlatformRegistered graphical symbols (ISO 7000) and safety signs (ISO 7010)
The symbols come from the print artwork on the gloves. Items without a symbol on the glove (for example the cut level, latex, winter and the PPE category) appear as text labels. The official symbol graphics of the standards are found in the standard texts (DIN Media) and in the registered symbols of the ISO Online Browsing Platform. The data sheet, the instructions for use and the labelling on the glove are authoritative for the marking on the product. If a symbol is missing, the data sheet does not name the feature.
