Which rules apply depends on the product and on how you describe it. We help you pick the right tests for your market and channel, arrange them at accredited third-party labs such as SGS, Intertek, Bureau Veritas or TÜV, and supply the reports with your order.
| Standard | Applies to | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| 16 CFR 1610 (Flammable Fabrics Act) | Balaclavas and neck warmers | Flammability of clothing textiles. Gloves up to 14 in. long and hats that do not cover the neck or face are exempt; balaclavas and neck warmers are not. |
| CPSIA / Children's Product Certificate | Children's sizes | Lead in accessible parts, phthalates in prints and plastic parts, and tracking labels, tested at a CPSC-accepted lab. |
| Textile and care labelling (16 CFR 303, 16 CFR 423) | All products | Fibre content and care instructions on permanent labels, to FTC rules. |
| California Proposition 65 | All products | Listed chemicals such as lead and certain phthalates, especially in silicone prints, knuckle shells and trims. |
| ANSI/ISEA 105 and ANSI/ISEA 138 | Tactical gloves | Voluntary classification of abrasion, cut and puncture resistance (105) and knuckle impact protection (138). |
| Standard | Applies to | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| EU REACH (Annex XVII and SVHC) | All products | Restricted substances including azo dyes, PAHs in rubber and plastic parts, nickel release from metal snaps, and DMF. |
| EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) | All consumer products | Safety assessment, traceability and labelling for products sold to consumers. |
| PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425: EN ISO 21420 and EN 388 | Gloves sold as protective equipment | Gloves marketed as protecting against mechanical risks need CE marking based on these standards. Outdoor and sports gloves without protective claims are covered by the GPSR instead. |
| EN 511 | Cold-protection gloves for work | Convective and contact cold and water penetration, for gloves sold as cold-protection PPE. Consumer gloves for normal winter weather fall outside the PPE Regulation. |
| Textile Labelling Regulation (EU) 1007/2011 | All textile products | Fibre names and composition on labels. |
| Standard | Applies to | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 | Textile products | Independent testing for harmful substances, widely requested by retailers and marketplaces. |
| Water repellency (ISO 4920 / AATCC 22) and penetration tests | Ski and winter gloves | Spray rating of the shell, or water penetration for products sold with a waterproof claim. |
| Colourfastness (ISO 105-X12, ISO 105-E04) | All products | Colour transfer to skin and other fabrics through rubbing and perspiration. |
A tactical glove sold for airsoft and outdoor sport is a consumer product. The same glove sold as cut- or impact-protective work equipment becomes PPE and needs certification. We help you word listings so they match the reports you hold.
A report covers a specific material, construction and colour range. New materials, colours or children's sizes may need their own test, which we plan into the sample stage.
Most tests take 5–10 working days and run alongside sampling, so they rarely delay delivery. Costs are quoted with your order.
