Reference

The A-code stamped on a cut glove tells you exactly how much blade force it survived, but only if you know how to read it. This guide decodes the ANSI/ISEA 105 A1 through A9 scale and its gram ranges, explains the TDM-100 test behind the numbers, contrasts it with the European EN 388 cut ratings, and maps each level to real tasks.

A glove that handles a hot pan can fail in seconds against furnace radiant heat, because heat protection is not one rating. This guide explains the three heat types - contact, convective, and radiant - decodes the EN 407 scale, compares leather, aramid, terrycloth, and aluminized materials, and covers temperature ranges and cuff length.