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Cut Coup 3
Kevlar® cut-resistant gloves, Coup level 3, sizes 8–10
Work gloves · Cut Coup 3
Regular price €8,49 *Unit price
Cut Coup 5
Kevlar® cut-resistant gloves with PVC dots, Coup level 5
Cut-resistant gloves · Cut Coup 5
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SARA Workwear cow split-leather welding gloves with Kevlar stitching
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Cut-resistant gloves in all materials · Material and coating
Comparing EN 388 cut ratings correctly
EN 388 includes different cut tests: the Coupe test uses a number from 0 to 5, while the TDM test under EN ISO 13997 uses a letter from A to F. Within each scale, a higher value indicates greater tested cut resistance. The two scales cannot be directly converted into one another. An X in a test position means that no corresponding test rating is stated; it does not mean a minimum level has been passed.
| Specification | Decision |
|---|---|
| Kevlar in yarn, lining or stitching | Read what function the material serves. Mentioning it in the stitching alone does not describe the palm's cut resistance. |
| Cut rating for the required test type | Compare only the test position relevant to the requirement. A good abrasion rating does not replace a missing cut rating. |
| Coating and contact area | Check the areas touched during gripping against the intended use. The same brand name does not mean the same construction. |
Example: a specified cut level for component edges
Suppose a task requires at least TDM level C. A glove rated TDM B does not meet this individual requirement. A model rated TDM D meets it, but must also fulfil the other requirements and provide suitable coverage. A Coupe rating of 5 alone does not address a requirement for TDM C. In this comparison, the documented test type is decisive; a higher Kevlar content would not replace that evidence.
The example level is not a recommendation for all work involving edges. The type and movement of the edge, the contact area and other hazards determine the actual requirement. Neither a test rating nor the fibre name makes a glove cut-proof under every kind of exposure.
Check dexterity within the suitable range
Test the intended gripping movement using a safe, harmless sample part. If excess material at the fingertips interferes with positioning, the size or construction is not yet right for the task. Check the next option again for the required documented cut resistance; the same material name is not enough.
Technical references: DuPont: cut protection standards and Kevlar; DGUV Information 209-022: skin protection in wood and metal workplaces; DGUV FBFHB-023: guidance on protective gloves against mechanical hazards.
