A1: Level 5 refers to the classic Coup rotary blade test rating under the original EN388 standard, and it is the maximum grade achievable under this rotating blade test method. Please note the newer ISO 13997 TDM straight-blade test system uses grades ranging from A to F, with F as its highest rating. These are two separate test methodologies and cannot be directly converted or compared one-to-one. Our Level 5 anti cut gloves are certified for high slash exposure and well suited for metal burrs, broken glass and sharp trim handling. Critical reminder: No cut-resistant glove is fully knife-proof against high-pressure stabbing or aggressive piercing force.

A2: Cut resistance and puncture resistance are separate test indicators under EN388. Our standard Level 5 anti cut glove focuses mainly on slash and laceration protection. If your workplace involves pointed hazards such as sharp nails, needles, hard wire or piercing metal spikes, select our upgraded variant with enhanced puncture performance, or deploy dedicated puncture-resistant gloves for those specific high-puncture stations.

A3: The standard palm coating performs best on dry and lightly oily surfaces. Long-term exposure to heavy grease, continuous water submersion, solvent splashes or corrosive chemicals will degrade the coating, compromise grip and shorten usable life. For chemical handling zones, you may wear these cut-resistant liners underneath compatible disposable chemical gloves, or upgrade to our nitrile-impregnated chemical and cut resistant PPE range.

A4: Under standard industrial care: cold water wash and air dry naturally, the gloves retain their Level 5 protection for approximately 8–12 wash cycles. Hot water washing, bleach additives, tumble drying and strong alkaline detergents will damage the internal HPPE fibre structure and weaken cut resistance rapidly. We recommend visual inspection before every shift. Immediately replace any glove showing snags, fabric thinning, worn coating or holes.

A5: This standard industrial version is engineered for metal, glass and manufacturing workflows and does not carry food-contact certification. We maintain a separate dedicated food-grade cut-resistant glove line, independently certified for direct contact with meat, seafood, fruit and vegetable processing environments.

A6: Sizes available: S, M, L, XL, XXL. Custom logo printing is available with an MOQ starting at 200 pairs. We offer pallet and container bulk pricing for safety distributors, factory PPE framework contracts, mining groups and large construction projects. Batch test certificates are supplied together with each shipment for compliance filing.

A7: They cannot. Cut-resistant fibres do not absorb crushing force or blunt impact. If your job site faces combined hazards: sharp edges plus heavy knocks, crushing risks or falling objects, select our hybrid model combining Level 5 cut resistance with TPR finger and knuckle impact guards.

A8: Choose Level 5 when your team regularly encounters unpredictable, uncontrolled sharp hazards: deburred steel sheets, broken glass, mixed recycling scrap and stamped metal parts. Level 3 and Level 4 fit low-to-medium cut risk applications such as cardboard cutting, plastic trimming and light packaging handling. Over-specifying to higher grades wastes procurement budget; under-specing exposes workers to preventable cut injuries. Matching glove rating to actual site hazards delivers balanced safety and cost efficiency..