Protective gloves are specially designed gloves made of suitable materials (e.g., leather, rubber, latex, Kevlar, plastic) that protect the hands from mechanical, chemical, biological, thermal, electrical, or other harmful influences. These are personal protective equipment (PPE) designed to protect employees' hands from various workplace hazards. They are used in many industries and must meet certain safety standards to effectively protect the wearer.

Functions of protective gloves:

• Protects against cuts, abrasions, burns and stings

• Protection against chemicals, high or low temperatures

• Prevent biological infections (e.g. in medicine)

• They insulate against electrical current

• They increase comfort and hygiene in the workplace

Types of TEKSON protective gloves:

The TEKSON brand offers a wide range of protective gloves for various applications in industries such as transportation, logistics, automotive and construction.

COMFORT protective gloves

COMFORT protective gloves protect hands from mechanical hazards. They are abrasion-, chafing-, puncture-, cut-, and tear-resistant.

Protective gloves made of goatskin leather on the palm and back of the hand.

COMFORT protective gloves meet the following standards:

- EN 388:2019 Protective gloves against mechanical risks (values ​​achieved on the palm)

- EN ISO 21420: 2020: Protective gloves – General requirements and test methods

and meet the essential requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of 9 March 2016 on personal protective equipment and repealing Council Directive 89/686/EEC.

MASTER protective gloves

MASTER protective gloves are specialty gloves for welders that protect against mechanical and thermal hazards. They are designed to protect hands from mechanical hazards: abrasion resistance, cut resistance, and tear resistance. They also protect against thermal hazards: flammability, resistance to contact heat, resistance to convection heat, and resistance to small splashes of molten metal.

The gloves can be worn when welding (Type A) with the exception of arc welding.

Welding gloves are made of split cowhide, cotton lining, and Kevlar threads.

MASTER gloves meet the requirements of the following standards:

- EN 388:2019 Protective gloves against mechanical risks (values ​​achieved on the palm)

- EN 21420:2020 Protective gloves – General requirements and test methods

- EN 407:2020 Protective gloves against thermal hazards (heat and/or fire)

- EN 12477:2001/A1:2005 Protective gloves for welders

and meet the essential requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of 9 March 2016 on personal protective equipment and repealing Council Directive 89/686/EEC.

PROWELD protective gloves

Protective gloves for welders to protect against mechanical and thermal hazards. TIG welding gloves Type B: designed to protect hands during welding (excluding arc welding) and to protect hands from mechanical and thermal hazards (excluding chemical, microbiological, or electrical hazards). These gloves are not waterproof.

Gloves made of goatskin on the palm and back of the hand, cuff made of split cowhide.

Welding gloves meet the following standards:

- EN 388:2019 Protective gloves against mechanical risks (values ​​achieved on the palm)

- EN ISO 21420:2020 Protective gloves – General requirements and test methods

- EN 407:2020 Protective gloves against thermal hazards (heat and/or fire)

- EN 12477:2001+A1:2005 Protective gloves for welders

and meet the essential requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of 9 March 2016 on personal protective equipment and repealing Council Directive 89/686/EEC.

PRACTICAL protective gloves

PRACTICAL protective gloves protect hands from mechanical hazards. The gloves are abrasion-resistant, cut-resistant, tear-resistant, and puncture-resistant. These gloves can be used for general work, construction work, and gardening.

Protective gloves consist of goat grain leather on the palm, cotton knit on the back and cuffs with Velcro closure.

Protective gloves meet the requirements of the following standards:

- EN 388:2019 Protective gloves against mechanical risks (values ​​achieved on the palm)

- EN ISO 21420: 2020 Protective gloves - General requirements and test methods

and meet the essential requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of 9 March 2016 on personal protective equipment and repealing Council Directive 89/686/EEC.

SOLID protective gloves

SOLID protective gloves protect against mechanical damage. They are cut-, scratch-, and tear-resistant. These gloves are designed for general work, construction work, or auto repair shops.

The palms of the gloves are made of goatskin and the back is made of cotton knit.

Tekson SOLID protective gloves meet the requirements of the following standards:

- EN 388:2019 Protective gloves against mechanical risks (values ​​achieved on the palm)

- EN ISO 21420: 2020 Protective gloves - General requirements and test methods

and meet the essential requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of 9 March 2016 on personal protective equipment and repealing Council Directive 89/686/EEC.

DURABLE protective gloves

Durable protective gloves are leather and fabric gloves. Their primary function is to protect the hands from mechanical hazards such as abrasions or cuts. It is recommended to wear these gloves for general work. These are not specialized gloves, such as welding gloves.

The protective gloves are made of goat grain leather on the palm and back of the hand.

 

DURABLE protective gloves meet the following standards:

- EN 388:2019 Protective gloves against mechanical risks (values ​​achieved on the palm)

- EN ISO 21420: 2020 Protective gloves - General requirements and test methods

and meet the essential requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of 9 March 2016 on personal protective equipment and repealing Council Directive 89/686/EEC.

How do you care for protective gloves?

By properly storing and caring for protective gloves after use, we can use them for a long time at work without having to buy a new pair.

After work, damp gloves should be dried at room temperature and any dirt should be cleaned with a dry cloth or a soft brush.

The use of flammable cleaning agents is prohibited. You should also not leave gloves dirty if you plan to reuse them.

Tekson safety gloves should be stored in a dry and cool place and not exposed to direct sunlight.

You can find the complete range of protective gloves at merkol.de