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Waterproofing
This test assesses a product's watertightness. FootwearMechanical risk / PEEEN ISO 20344 §5.7 / ISO 20345 §5.3.3 Behaviour of toecaps (thermal and chemical)
This test verifies impact resistance after conditioning in temperatures and chemical. FootwearMechanical risk / PEEEN ISO 20344 §5.6.2 / EN ISO 20345 §5.3.2.5 Toecaps corrosion resistance
There should be no more than 3 corrosion points on the metal toecaps, none of which should be more than 2 mm long. FootwearMechanical risk / PEEEN ISO 20344 §5.6.2 / EN ISO 20345 §5.3.2.4 Toe protection: impact resistance
This test verifies the impact resistance of toe protectors. FootwearMechanical risk / PEEEN ISO 20344 §5.4 / EN ISO 20345 §5.3.2.6 Toe protection - Crush resistance
This test verifies the compression resistance of toe protectors. FootwearMechanical risk / PEEEN ISO 20344 §5.5 / EN ISO 20345 §5.3.2.7 Upper/outsole bond strength
This test assesses the strength of bonded joints between stem and base. FootwearMechanical risk / PEEEN ISO 20344 §5.2 / EN ISO 20345 §5.3.1.2 Water leak test
The objective is to verify that the glove does not have any leaks to water or to liquids. GlovesMechanical resistance / PEENF EN 374-2 § 4.2 Air leak test
The objective is to verify that the glove does not produce air leak. GlovesMechanical resistance / PEENF EN 374-2 § 4.1 Tear resistance
During use, gloves can be subject to tearing constraints. The purpose of the test is to verify the level of performance concerning the tear resistance of the glove. GlovesMechanical resistanceNF EN 420 § 6.3 Abrasion resistance
During use, gloves can be subject to abrasion constraints. The objective of the test is to verify the level of performance against the criterion. GlovesMechanical resistanceNF EN 388 § 6.1 Determination of water vapour absorption
In order to provide good comfort, especially when the protection characteristic of the glove inhibits or excludes vapour transmission, it is possible to check the potential water vapour absorption. GlovesMechanical resistanceNF EN 420 § 5.3.2 Water vapour transmission
The test quantifies the perspiration of the glove material by evaluating the quantity of water vapour transmission. GlovesMechanical resistanceNF EN 420 § 5.3.1 Dexterity
The test allows measuring the aptitude to pick up objects. GlovesMechanical resistanceNF EN 420 § 5.2 Size and measurement of gloves
This test measures the chromium quantity in a leather sample. The test verifies if the sizes of gloves are defined with respect to the sizes of the hands they are to fit. GlovesMechanical resistanceNF EN 420 § 5.1.2 Determination of chromium (VI) content
This test measures the chromium quantity in a leather sample. GlovesMechanical resistanceNF EN 420 § 4.3.3

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