Glove Standard

Protective Gloves – General Requirements

EN ISO 21420:2020

Type

Base standard

Tests

Ergonomics, innocuousness, marking

Replaces

EN 420:2003

EN ISO 21420 is the base standard for all protective gloves. It specifies general requirements for construction, innocuousness, comfort, sizing system and marking applicable to all types of protective gloves.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between EN ISO 21420 and EN ISO 374?

EN ISO 21420 is the base standard with general requirements for ALL protective gloves. EN ISO 374 is the specific standard for chemical protection.