Lined to keep hands warm and coated to prevent cuts, these gloves are often worn for work with sharp tools in cold environments. They meet ANSI/ISEA 105 standards for cut, abrasion, puncture, and impact resistance.

All have an ANSI cut rating, which reflects the amount of force required to cut through them with a razor blade. A4 is the common required minimum in industrial settings. The higher the rating, the more protection they provide. Gloves rated A4 are good for jobs involving sharp-edged materials such as sheet metal and glass. Choose A5 or A6 when using cutting blades, knives, and sharp wire. Gloves that meet EN 388 adhere to European standards for resistance to abrasive surfaces, tears, cuts, and punctures—similar to ANSI/ISEA 105.

Gloves that meet EN 511 adhere to European standards for protection against touching cold surfaces.