Which standards do our products comply with? An overview of the key protection classes.
Safety is no coincidence – it is the result of the highest quality, decades of experience, and rigorous testing procedures. Our niroflex products set global standards when it comes to protecting people in demanding work environments.
Which standards do we cover?
Our products are certified according to the latest international standards to ensure maximum safety and trust:
- Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on personal protective equipment and repealing Council Directive 89/686/EEC
- DIN EN ISO 13998:2003-05 – Protective clothing: aprons, trousers, and vests for protection against cuts and stabs by hand knives
- ISO 13999-1:1999-05 – Protective clothing: gloves and arm guards protecting against cuts and stabs by hand knives – Part 1: chainmail gloves and arm guards
- DIN EN 14328:2005-07 – Protective clothing: gloves and arm guards protecting against cuts from powered knives – requirements and testing methods
Our cut protection gloves additionally meet the following requirements:
- DIN EN ISO 13997:2023-12 – Protective clothing: mechanical properties – determination of resistance to cuts with sharp objects
- DIN EN 388:2019-03 – Protective gloves against mechanical risks; German version EN 388:2016+A1:2018
- DIN EN 1082-1:1997-03 – Protective clothing: gloves and arm guards protecting against cuts and stabs by hand knives
- DIN EN 407:2020-06 – Protective gloves and other hand protective equipment against thermal risks (heat and/or fire)
- DIN EN 511:2006-07 – Protective gloves against cold
- DIN EN ISO 374-1:2018-10 – Protective gloves against dangerous chemicals and microorganisms (Part 1 and Part 5)
Important to know: Each standard represents strict testing and guarantees that our products withstand even the toughest requirements – whether in the food industry, in craft trades, or in other safety-critical sectors.
