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A1200G

A2500G

A31000G

A41500G

2 Newtons (203.94G)

5 Newtons (509.85G)

10 Newtons (1019.71G)

15 Newtons (1529.57G)

A52200G

A63000G

A74000G

A85000G

A96000G

Level A

Level B

Level C

Level D

22 Newtons (2243.37G)Level E

Level F

ISO 13997 NEW ANSI (F2992M-15)

*1n = 101.97gf

NEW ANSI vs EN 388 CUT STANDARDS

30 Newtons (3059.14G)

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In January 2016 the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) introduced a new standard called the ANSI/ISEA 105. The goal for updating this standard was to create consistency between ANSI and EN388 methods as well as to account of the recent advances in cut resistant yarns and technologies. The European Norm (EN) standard is still in the revision process and will be released later in 2016.

• Both ANSI & EN 388 standards will now be required to measure cut resistance using the same machine: the TDM-100 machine • The new 2016 ANSI cut test standard is called ASTM F2992-15• In the 2016 En388 standard, it will be required that the EN ISO 13997 must also referenced on the En388 score as it also uses the TDM-100 Machine

Because both the new ANSI F2992-15 cut test method and EN ISO 13997 use the TDM-100 machines, their scores now will roughly correlate as you can see illustrated in the chart below.

The 2016 revision of the ANSI/ISEA 105 standard is a more expanded level of classification of cut resistance: • The ANSI ASTM F2992-15 cut test method will feature 9 levels of cut resistance: A1-A9 with smaller increments between levels• Additional levels have also been added to the higher end of the cut resistance scale to account for new cut resistant materials and technologies coming on to the market.

For the EN 388 cut test ratings, both the Coup Test cut score and ISO 13997 rating will be required to be represented on the En 388 score• The new ISO 13997 rating will be represented by the letters A-F at the end of the score • The current Coup Test ratings of 1-5 will remain for now• The European norm EN 388 standard is in the revision process and will be released in 2016

What are the changes that are being made to the 2016 Cut Resistance standards?

The 2016 Cut Resistance Ratings System

CUT RESISTANT STANDARDS CHANGES

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2016 EN388 Pictogram: The new EN 388 rating will be scored from (A-F)

2016 ANSI F2992-15 Icon:The new ANSI ratings will be scored from A1-A9

ANSI

A#Abrasion Resistance RatingCut Resistance Rating (Coup)Tear Resistance Rating (Newtons)Puncture Resistance Rating (Newtons)

EN 388

3 4 4 3 E P

Cut Resistance Rating (TDM Score)Impact Resistance Rating

All of our marketing material as well as our website have been updated to reflect the new ANSI scores for easy reference.

As leaders in the industry, most of the gloves in the Watson cut resistant line have already been tested in accordance to the new 2016 ANSI F2992-15 and ISO 13997 standards using the TDM-100 machine. In fact, 90% our cut resistant gloves have been compliant with this standard since 2011. Over the next few months, we will start to transition the glove markings on our products to represent these new standards. To make the transition easier for you, our glove markings will for now include the old ANSI rating as well as the new rating shown below. The new EN388 TDM cut test will not be on our glove markings until the standard has been released which is set for the end of 2016.

Our trained sales team are here to help you make informed decisions when selecting the proper cut resistant gloves. Please do not hesitate to ask us if you have any questions.

Spec Sheet

New EN 388 and ANSI Shields:

How Watson Gloves are changing

BURNABY CALGARY MISSISSAUGAP 604 874 1105 P 403 279 2262 P 905 363 0727F 604 875 9009 F 403 236 7919 F 905 363 0730T 800 663 9509 T 800 363 7462 T 888 715 4299

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SPECIFICATIONS05/12/2016

547 Van Goat

ANSI/ISEA 105-16 CUT LEVEL A3 12gg HPPE, Glass, polyester, Kevlar® liner for superior protection

1

DRIVER STYLE

GOATSKIN LEATHER

Drivers style with ergonomic inset thumb for superior flexibility and comfort

Hard-wearing full-grain goatskin leather offers exceptional strength and dexterity

3

2

SNUG-FITTING WRISTSnug-fitting shirred elastic wrist keeps out dirt and debris with slip-on style cuff for quick and easy removal

4

NAME: Van GoatSTYLE #: 547SIZE: M–XXLUPC: M 065537845005L 065537845012XL 065537845029XXL 065537845036

CUT RESISTANT

APPLICATIONSFarming & RanchingConstruction

Abrasion: 3 Blade Cut: 5 Tear: 4 Puncture: 2*Level 4 is the highest protection (with the exception of blade cut, the highest level is 5), level 1 is

the lowest protection

*This has been tested in accordance to the new 2016 ANSI/ISEA 105-16 cut resistant standard

MECHANICAL PROTECTION RATING

ANSI

41800 Grams *1329 Grams3542C

EN 388

ABCDF2992-15F1790-97

ANSI

A3

2 3

4

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CUT RESISTANT STANDARDS CHANGES