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ANSI vs. EN 388: An Easy To Understand Guide To Reading Work Glove Safety Ratings

ANSI vs. EN 388: An Easy To Understand Guide To Reading Work Glove Safety Ratings

If you have ever flipped a pair of work gloves over and seen something like `4X43C P` or `ANSI A4` stamped on the cuff, you have run into the two systems that govern hand protection on most job sites: EN 388 in Europe and ANSI/ISEA 105 in North America. Both exist to answer the same question — how much protection does this glove actually give my hands? — but they measure it in different units, on different scales, using partly different tests.

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The Best Work Gloves for Spring in Canada: A Trade-by-Trade Guide

The Best Work Gloves for Spring in Canada: A Trade-by-Trade Guide

Spring in Canada hits differently than anywhere else. One day it's 2°C and muddy. The next day it's 18°C and sunny. If you work outdoors — in construction, landscaping, agriculture, or any of the trades — you know the drill:...

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