Safety Testing & Compliance Standards

At ZB Grace Industries, safety is engineered into every glove we manufacture. From material selection to final inspection, our leather and textile gloves are validated against globally recognized safety certifications.

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Reliable Protection Across Every Industry

These certifications ensure reliable protection, consistent performance, and full regulatory compliance across demanding work environments.

Core Safety Domains

Global Compliance Level:Certified 2024

Mechanical Protection

  • EN 388
  • ANSI A105
  • ASTM F2992
  • ANSI/ISEA 138

Measures resistance to abrasion, cut, tear, puncture, and impact.

Key Applications

  • Construction
  • Automotive
  • Logistics
  • Metal Handling
  • Heavy Industrial

Thermal Protection

  • EN 407
  • EN 11611
  • EN 11612
  • EN 12477

Evaluates protection against contact heat, flame, molten metal, and radiant heat.

Key Applications

  • Welding
  • Foundries
  • Hot-work Industries
  • Steel Mills

Cold Protection

  • EN 511

Certifies resistance to convective and contact cold.

Key Applications

  • Cold Storage
  • Outdoor Winter Operations
  • Refrigerated Logistics

Chemical & Viral Resistance

  • EN 374 (Parts 1–5)
  • BS 7971-6
  • ISO 16604
  • ASTM D6978

Effective protection against hazardous chemicals and biological agents.

Key Applications

  • Laboratory
  • Chemical Handling
  • Medical
  • Hygiene-sensitive

Electrical Safety & ESD

  • EN 60903
  • IEC 60903
  • ASTM D120
  • ASTM F2675
  • EN 16350
  • EN 1149

Covers insulation, arc resistance, and electrostatic discharge (ESD) control.

Key Applications

  • Electricians
  • Electronics Manufacturing
  • Power Utilities

Oil, Gas & Utility

  • ANSI/ISEA 138
  • NFPA 2112
  • ASTM F2878

Flame resistance, impact protection, and puncture hazards.

Key Applications

  • Oil & Gas Operations
  • Utilities
  • Energy Sectors

Sustainability Compliance

  • OEKO-TEX®
  • REACH
  • ISO 14001
  • ISO 14067

Confirms materials are free from harmful substances and environmentally responsible.

Key Applications

  • Responsible Manufacturing
  • Global Compliance
  • Eco-conscious Projects

Ergonomic Requirements

  • EN ISO 21420
  • EN ISO 13688

Fundamental requirements for fit, comfort, dexterity, and harmlessness.

Key Applications

  • General Industrial Use
  • Base Layer Requirements

Anti-Vibration

  • EN ISO 10819

Reduces hand-arm vibration for operators using heavy machinery.

Key Applications

  • Pneumatic Tools
  • Grinders
  • Heavy Machinery
  • Drills

Arc Flash Protection

  • ASTM F2675 / F2675M

Performance requirements for protection against arc flash hazards.

Key Applications

  • Electrical Maintenance
  • Switchgear Handling
  • High-voltage Industrial

Future of PPE

Pioneering Material

Innovation

Pushing the boundaries of material science to enhance protection, comfort, and sustainability for the modern industrial workforce.

Thermal Regulation Tech
CoolTouchâ„¢ Lining

A proprietary moisture-wicking fabric that actively pulls heat away from the skin, maintaining internal glove temperatures up to 4°C lower than standard materials.

Key Benefit

Reduces hand fatigue and perspiration-related slippage in high-temp environments.

Sustainable Performance
EcoGripâ„¢ Bio-Nitrile

Developed from 45% bio-based polymers, our EcoGripâ„¢ coating provides superior oil resistance and 20% higher abrasion longevity than traditional petrochemical nitrile.

Key Benefit

High-performance protection with a significantly lower carbon footprint.

3D-Molded Impact Protection
ArmorFlexâ„¢ Shield

An advanced thermoplastic rubber (TPR) structure engineered with variable thickness points to provide maximum impact protection without compromising finger dexterity.

Key Benefit

Exceeds ANSI/ISEA 138 Level 3 impact standards while maintaining natural hand movement.

Global Testing

Validation Partners

We work with the world's leading testing laboratories—SGS, Intertek, and CTC—to ensure that every glove bearing the ZB Grace name meets and exceeds international standards. Our commitment to quality is uncompromising.

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