Often used for maintaining low-voltage electrical equipment, these gloves protect you from arc flashes and sharp edges. They meet ANSI/ISEA 105 standards for cut, abrasion, puncture, or heat resistance. They’re also tested to meet either NFPA 70E or ASTM F2675 standards for arc-flash protection. All have an arc rating, which measures their ability to insulate the wearer from burns. The higher the arc rating, the greater the flame resistance. Made with Aramid fabric, these gloves resist radiant heat and flames.

They also have an ANSI cut rating, which reflects the amount of force required to cut through them with a razor blade. Gloves with an A4 rating can be worn when working with sharp-edged materials such as sheet metal and glass. A5-rated gloves can be used for cutting with blades or handling sharp wire. Wear A7-rated gloves to protect against knife points and the sharp edges of metal stamps and presses.

Gloves that meet EN 388 adhere to European standards for resistance to abrasions, cuts, tears, punctures, or impacts. Those that meet EN 407 comply with European standards for resistance to heat and flames.