ISO 13997:1999(en) Protective clothing — Mechanical properties — Determination of resistance to cutting by sharp objects
ArcWear is accredited to perform ISO 13997:1999(en) Protective clothing — Mechanical properties — Determination of resistance to cutting by sharp objects which is similar to ASTM F2992, Standard Test Method for Measuring Cut Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing with Tomodynamometer (TDM-100) Test Equipment. This is cited as a method required for medium and heavy cut resistance in BS EN 388:2016+A1:2018 Protective gloves against mechanical risks.
Fabrics for cut resistant sleeves can also be evaluated using this test method.
ArcWear is ISO 17025 accredited lab for this test.
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