European standards
SUNGBOO® brand protective gloves have been designed and manufactured taking into account the requirements of the European standards and other mentioned regulations. We declare with full responsibility that they are safe Personal Protective Equipment of category I or II, provided they are used in accordance with their intended purpose and properly selected. They are characterized by the highest quality of raw materials used and workmanship, thanks to which they provide protection as well as high comfort of work.
In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European Parliament and of the Council, three categories of threats are defined against which Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is intended to protect users:
- Category I: minimal hazards
- Category II: hazards not included in categories I and III
- Category III: hazards that may have very serious consequences such as death or irreversible damage to health
EN ISO 21420:2020
(general requirements and test methods)
The EN 420:2003 standard was amended in March 2020. As a result of this amendment, a new standard EN ISO 21420:2020 was created. It applies to all protective gloves requiring CE marking.
The updated standard redefines the general requirements and test methods for glove design and construction, safety, comfort and performance, as well as labeling and manufacturer's information, applicable to all protective gloves. Moreover, the scope of the standard has been increased and it is applied, among others, to: also for protective sleeves.
In practical and important news, the EN ISO 21420:2020 standard requires the production date and use-by date (if applicable) for product markings. If there is difficulty in labeling gloves (e.g. disposable gloves), the production date marking should be applied to the collective packaging. In SUNGBOO® brand gloves, much of the information required by this standard is most often presented on a textile label sewn into the cuff.
The minimum required information about a product compliant with the standard includes, among others:.
- Manufacturer's name and address
- Glove marking
- Available sizes
- Pictograms and performance levels – in relation to applicable standards
- Warnings
- Information regarding the scope of protection
- Care and storage instructions
- Instructions for use
- List of known substances that can cause allergies
Additional requirements include:
- Instructions for checking the integrity of gloves before use
- Instructions for putting on and taking off
- Determination of the date of manufacture and suitability for use, if applicable
- If the product has antistatic properties, a written warning should be provided that all clothing and footwear used with the type of glove should also be designed with the electrostatic risk in mind
- If cleaning is not recommended, please indicate that the gloves are not washable (does not apply to disposable gloves)
Interestingly, unlike before the amendment, the current standard does not provide for a minimum length of gloves.
EN 420:2003 (REPLACED BY EN ISO 21420:2020)
PROTECTIVE GLOVES - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND TEST METHODS
This European standard is a general standard referred to in the relevant European standards relating to or applicable to protective gloves. This standard should not be used separately, but only together with the appropriate subject standard. It specifies general requirements and appropriate test procedures for glove design and construction, resistance of glove materials to water penetration, innocuity, comfort of use and performance, marking and information provided by the manufacturer, which are applicable to all protective gloves.
An important element of the EN 420 standard is the correct dimensioning of protective gloves, in accordance with the table below:
| Glove size | Hand circumference [mm] | Hand length [mm] | Minimum glove length [mm] |
| 6 | 152 | 160 | 220 |
| 7 | 178 | 171 | 230 |
| 8 | 203 | 182 | 240 |
| 9 | 229 | 192 | 250 |
| 10 | 254 | 204 | 260 |
| 11 | 279 | 215 | 270 |
Additionally, it is recommended that protective gloves provide as much dexterity as possible, taking into account their intended use. Dexterity depends on many factors, e.g. the thickness of the material, its elasticity, and susceptibility to deformation. The EN 420:2003 standard specifies in detail how protective gloves should be marked.
The marking should include the following information:
- name, trademark or other data identifying the manufacturer or its authorized representative;
- glove marking (trade name or code allowing the user to clearly identify the product with its manufacturer / authorized representative);
- size designation;
- if necessary, marking the expiration date - if the glove's parameters may be significantly reduced by aging;
- in the case of compliance of the glove with one or more of the relevant European standards - graphic signs appropriate to the standards.
EN 16350:2014
(electrostatic properties)
In some workplaces, especially in flammable or explosive environments (ATEX), personal protective equipment, including protective gloves, should have antistatic properties to protect users against the risk of electrostatic discharge, which could cause dangerous consequences.
The EN 16350:2014 standard specifies test conditions and minimum requirements for the electrostatic properties of protective gloves used in areas at risk of fire and explosion.
So that the gloves can meet the discussed condition of dissipating electrostatic charge:
- They must have a slope resistance at a level lower than 1 × 108 Ohm (Rv< 1× 108 Ω), and
- The test referred to above is performed at air temperature 23 ±1°C, at humidity 25 ±5%.
Moreover, and very importantly, it should be remembered that a person using gloves with antistatic properties should be properly grounded, e.g. by using appropriate footwear and other clothing. Gloves then constitute an important link in the earthing chain: gloves - protective clothing - footwear - earth.
EN 388:2016
(protection against mechanical risks)
EN 388:2016 is a European hand protection standard that specifies requirements and test methods for protective gloves used to protect against mechanical hazards. This is part of a wider set of European standards used to assess and classify different types of personal protective equipment (PPE).
The compliance of the products with the EN 388:2016 standard confirms their protective properties in terms of resistance to:
1. Abrasion - the ability of a glove to resist abrasion.
2. Cutting - the ability of a glove to resist cutting with a sharp instrument
3. Tear - The ability of a glove to resist tearing under force
4. Puncture - the ability of the glove to resist puncture by a sharp object, e.g. a nail
5. TDM cut (ISO 13997) - an additional cutting test that measures the ability of a glove to resist cutting using a standard knife under a specified pressure
6. Impact – the ability of the glove to absorb the force of an impact.
The compliance of SUNGBOO® brand gloves with the EN 388:2016 standard is confirmed by marking with an appropriate pictogram with the test results of individual protection parameters..
The protective properties of the gloves mentioned above can reach the following values (results):
| Test | Protection level |
|---|---|
| Abrasion resistance | 0-4 |
| Coup test cut resistance | 0-5 |
| Tear resistance | 0-4 |
| Puncture resistance | 0-4 |
| Cut resistance - TDM method (in accordance to ISO 13997) | A-F |
| Impact protection | P-Pass (JA), F-Fail (NEIN) |
How should the results of the protection levels for the above-mentioned mechanical risks in accordance with EN 388:2016 be understood?
| Test | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abrasion resistance (minimum number of cycles) | 100 | 500 | 2000 | 8000 | – |
| Blade cut resistance (indicator) | 1.2 | 2.5 | 5.0 | 10.0 | 20.0 |
| Tear resistance (Newton) | 10 | 25 | 50 | 75 | – |
| Puncture resistance (Newton) | 20 | 60 | 100 | 150 | – |
Cut resistance acc. to EN ISO 13997 (Newton):
| A | B | C | D | E | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 22 | 30 |
Please note that the second cut resistance test is slightly different from the first one. It was introduced in 2016 to address the problem of 'blade dullness', which meant that the round blade used in the first test began to smooth out, making it too easy to achieve a high cut resistance rating.
Meanwhile, the version of the test revised in 2016 (cut resistance according to EN ISO 13997) uses a single, straight blade that is repeatedly changed until it is cut. This new test eliminates the "dull" blade problem that the original 2003 version had.
If any of the parameters has not been tested, it is marked „X”.
For example, if we analyze the following product SUNGBOO®:
we can draw your attention to the pictogram regarding the EN 388:2016 standard, which indicates the following levels of resistance: 4X42D
On this basis, we can be sure that ECO CUT FOAM gloves are characterized by:
1. Maximum abrasion resistance - level 4.
(according to standards – minimum 8,000 cycles, in fact even approx. 25,000 cycles for this glove!)
2. Cut resistance (Coupe test) - "X" means that it has not been tested.
3. Maximum resistance to tearing - level 4 (according to the standard - minimum 75 Newtons).
4. Average puncture resistance - level 2 (according to the standard - minimum 60 newtons).
5. High resistance to cutting - level D (according to the standard - minimum 15 newtons).
The most frequently analyzed parameters of protective gloves include their resistance to abrasion and cutting (using the TDM method - ISO 13997). The first of the mentioned parameters, from a practical point of view, tells us a lot about the potential durability of the glove and its service life. If you have to apply a lot of force (Newtons) to wipe it, it means that when used in a given workplace it will also be resistant to the number of performed and repetitive activities.
However, cut resistance (using the TDM method - ISO 13997) confirms and justifies the possibility of using a given glove in a workplace where there is a risk of injury. This methodology uses a more precise tool during testing, and it is particularly important to control the sharpness of the tool to cut the material sample.
Gloves compliant with the EN 388:2016 standard, in particular with high resistance to abrasion (durable) and cutting according to. ISO 13997 (protecting against the risk of injury), are a very important part of the SUNGBOO® offer. These products are used in many demanding industries, such as automotive, food, household appliances, steel, paper, furniture, agriculture, transport and warehousing.
EN 407:2020
(protection against heat and/or fire)
The EN 407:2020 standard defines the thermal insulation properties of protective gloves and other hand protection equipment against heat and/or fire in the scope of the following risks: flame, contact heat, convective heat, radiated heat, small splashes of molten metal, large amounts of liquid metal.
In the current offer of the SUNGBOO® brand, we have decided to promote the most popular gloves with basic protection against contact heat, widely sought in many workplaces. That's why we test the second of the above-mentioned parameters (contact heat) and mark our products in this regard.
The test consists of checking at what temperature during contact with an external heat source with a temperature of 100 to 500°C, the internal temperature of the glove will increase by 10°C during the first 15 seconds of exposure. This permissible temperature increase inside the glove must therefore be within a temperature range that is stable and does not cause pain to the user's hand.
| Level of effectiveness | Contact temperature | Time to pain threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 100 °C | ≥15 s |
| Level 2 | 250 °C | ≥15 s |
| Level 3 | 350 °C | ≥15 s |
| Level 4 | 500 °C | ≥15 s |
The test confirms the protective effect of SUNGBOO® brand gloves in direct contact with warm/hot objects. It is possible for the outer material to be damaged during the test, but the inner layer of the glove must not show any signs of melting or perforation..
The presence of warm or hot elements that are moved, assembled and controlled by glove users is common in many workplaces and in many industries, including: in the automotive industry, metallurgy, household appliances, paper industry, food industry and wherever machinery, semi-finished products or products emit heat.
Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004
(gloves for contact with food)
SUNGBOO® protective gloves marked with a special marking that meet the requirements of the above-mentioned Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004 (on materials and products intended to come into contact with food) constitute a very important part of our product offer. These products can be successfully used in direct contact with food, especially in many workplaces in the food industry in Poland and Europe.
The purpose of the above-mentioned Regulation is to ensure the effective functioning of the internal market in connection with the placing on the Community market of materials and articles intended for direct and indirect contact with food, while creating the basis for ensuring a high level of protection of human health and the interests of consumers and users.
This regulation applies to materials and products that:
a) are intended for contact with food, or
b) remain in contact with food and are intended for this purpose, or
c) can reasonably be expected to come into contact with food or to migrate their ingredients into food when used under normal or reasonably foreseeable conditions
Gloves that may be approved for direct contact with food are manufactured in accordance with good manufacturing practice so that, under normal or reasonably foreseeable conditions of use, there is no migration of their ingredients into food in quantities that could:
a) pose a threat to human health, or
b) cause unacceptable changes in the composition of food, or
c) cause deterioration of its organoleptic properties
The tests we conduct using selected types of gloves in independent, external institutes confirm the compliance of SUNGBOO® protective gloves with the applicable requirements.
On this basis, the NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH PZH - National Research Institute, Food Safety Institute confirms that the tested SUNGBOO® protective gloves with the composition declared by the manufacturer, used as intended, do not pose a threat to human health and are intended for direct contact with food
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RCS and GRS standards
Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) i Global Recycled Standard (GRS) establishes criteria for third-party certification of recycled and supply chain materials.
Both of these standards combine three goals:
1. They adapt the definition of “recycling” in different applications.
2. They verify the share of recycled materials in individual products.
3. They provide brands and consumers with the ability to make informed purchasing decisions.
Recycled Claim Standard
The Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) is an international, voluntary standard that sets requirements for third-party certification of the use of recycled materials in new products. The primary goal of RCS is to increase the use of recycled materials. According to this standard, it is possible to control the origin of recycled raw materials throughout the entire supply chain. This standard is intended to be applied to any product containing at least 5% recycled material. Every stage of production requires certification, starting with the recycling stage and ending with the final seller in the final business-to-business transaction.
Global Recycled Standard
The Global Recycled Standard (GRS) is an international, voluntary standard that sets certification requirements, including a higher 20% minimum percentage of recycled content in products and additional social and environmental requirements related to the processing and use of chemicals. At the same time, in order to use the GRS logo in product labeling, the share of recycled material in a given product must be at least 50%. All SUNGBOO® brand gloves marked GRS meet this requirement.
Therefore, additional GRS goals can be defined:
1. Reducing the harmful impact of production on people and the environment.
2. Ensuring that products are processed in a more climate-friendly way.
3. Promoting the idea of using more recycled materials in products.
The idea and practice of RCS and GRS include, among others on:
- Verification of recycled material.
Materials are verified to meet the ISO definition of “recycled”. - Responsible production.
GRS-compliant products must meet stringent social and environmental requirements.
Chemicals with harmful potential cannot be used in GRS products - Supply chain analysis.
Certification ensures that the identity of recycled materials is maintained from raw material to final product. - Reliable certification.
A professional, independent certification body audits every stage of the supply chain. - Confident communication.
Products meeting all requirements may be marked with the RCS or GRS logo. - Stakeholder involvement.
RCS and GRS are managed with input from manufacturers, suppliers, brands and retailers from all parts of the world.
We feel responsible for the natural environment around us, so we encourage you to choose SUNGBOO® ecological gloves, manufactured in accordance with RCS and GRS standards.
OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100
OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 is one of the world's best-known labels for textiles tested for harmful substances. It means customer trust and high product safety.
SUNGBOO® protective gloves, which feature the OEKO-TEX® logo, are a safe product that does not contain harmful, allergenic substances and chemical additives. We are committed to ensuring our brand promotes a safer and more sustainable future for our families and all users.
In gloves designed and manufactured in this way, we can be sure that each element of the product has been tested for harmful substances and therefore the gloves are harmless to human health. According to the modular system, each component and ingredient is tested before the final product can be labeled STANDARD 100. Tests in this respect are carried out by independent OEKO-TEX® partner institutes based on an extensive catalog of OEKO-TEX® criteria. Many regulated and unregulated substances are considered and may be harmful to human health. In many cases, the limit values for STANDARD 100 exceed national and international requirements. The catalog of criteria is updated at least once a year and expanded to include new scientific knowledge or statutory requirements. It is not easy for producers and customers to keep track of the legal situation regarding harmful substances on a daily basis. Therefore, experts from OEKO-TEX® institutes do it for us.
By offering products marked with the STANDARD 100 label, we signal that they can be trusted. Thanks to this, we constantly increase the credibility of our company.
REACH COMPLIANCE
(Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals)
SUNGBOO® brand products also comply with Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council regulating the use of chemicals, through their registration and evaluation and, in some cases, granting permits and introducing trade restrictions. The REACH Regulation applies directly, without the need for implementation into Polish law. It entered into force on June 1, 2007 and replaces or amends several dozen previously applicable Community legal acts (both regulations and directives) introduced into Polish law by the Act of January 11, 2001 on chemical substances and preparations.
REACH is valid in the territory of the European Union, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. The European Chemicals Agency in Helsinki supervises the implementation of the regulation. REACH aims to ensure a high level of protection of health and the environment, including the promotion of alternative methods for assessing the risks posed by chemicals, and to ensure the free circulation of substances in the internal market while supporting competitiveness and innovation.
AEO
The abbreviation "AEO" comes from the English name "Authorised Economic Operator", which means an authorized entrepreneur. The AEO status is granted upon the entrepreneur's application submitted to the customs authority. The rules for granting the status are regulated in detail in the provisions of customs law, both EU and national. AEO status, granted by one EU Member State, is recognized by customs authorities in all Member States.
To obtain the AEO status, an entrepreneur must meet certain requirements contained in the provisions of EU customs law. An entrepreneur who has been granted the AEO status is treated by customs authorities as a reliable entrepreneur. This means granting the entrepreneur many privileges. Their catalog includes the provisions of EU customs law. The holder of the AEO status may be treated by other entrepreneurs as a reliable trading partner.
We are proud to have the status of a Reliable Trade Partner (AEO).
Integrated Management System
ISO 9001:2015 / ISO 14001:2015
An integrated quality management and environmental management system guarantees us the development of good relations with society and the corporate environment.
We meet the requirements of quality (ISO 9001:2015) and environmental standards (ISO 14001:2015), so our clients can be sure that their inquiries and commercial service will be considered and handled with due order - also while respecting environmental protection requirements.