Match the glove to the hazard, not the job title. Phil Industries supplies cut-resistant, chemical, heat, cold and electrical gloves in Singapore, rated to EN 388, EN 374, EN 407, EN 511 and IEC 60903.
⚠️ Pick by hazard
| Hazard | Standard to specify |
|---|---|
| Abrasion, grip, everyday handling | EN 388 |
| Sharp edges, blades, glass | EN 388 / ANSI A2–A9 |
| Solvents, acids | EN 374 / EN ISO 374-1 |
| Heat, flame, foundry, welding | EN 407 |
| Cold chain, freezer work | EN 511 |
| Live electrical work | IEC 60903 Class 00–4 |
| Sharps, waste handling | ASTM F2878 |
| Direct food contact | SFA-aligned |
📊 Reading an EN 388 rating
The four-digit code, left to right
| 1 — Abrasion |
|
Scale 1–4 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 — Cut (coup test) |
|
Scale 1–5 |
| 3 — Tear |
|
Scale 1–4 |
| 4 — Puncture |
|
Scale 1–4 |
Higher digit means better performance in that test. A fifth letter (A–F) gives the TDM cut result under the 2016 revision.
📝 Specify these too
- Powder-free — essential for electronics, cleanroom and coating work, where powder becomes surface contamination.
- Cuff length — extended cuffs protect wrist and forearm during decanting and parts washing.
- Coating — nitrile, PU or latex grip changes handling in oil or wet conditions.
📚 Standards referenced
| EN 388 | Mechanical risks — abrasion, cut, tear, puncture |
|---|---|
| EN ISO 374-1 | Chemical and micro-organism protection |
| EN 407 | Thermal risks — heat and flame |
| EN 511 | Protection against cold |
| IEC 60903 | Insulating gloves for live working |
| ASTM F2878 | Puncture resistance by hypodermic needle |
❓ Common questions
What does the EN 388 rating mean?
Four digits for abrasion, cut, tear and puncture. Higher is better in each. A trailing letter gives the TDM cut result.
Are industrial gloves reusable?
Most are. Retire them on wear, chemical breakthrough or loss of grip — not on a fixed calendar.
How do I choose for a specific chemical?
Use the breakthrough time data for that chemical, not the general EN 374 pictogram. We can pull it for a given model.
Do you supply in bulk in Singapore?
Yes, with size-mix breakdowns and scheduled call-off.
🔎 Looking for something else?
- Single-use nitrile, latex or vinyl → disposable gloves
- Handling in an EPA → anti-static gloves
- The full brand range → Polyco Healthline
✅ Get a quotation
Tell us the hazard and the size mix. Call +65 6555 1745 or email kenneth@phil-industries.com.sg.
