Requirements
- dimensions of the protective surface area of gloves and arm
- gloves shall be marked with their size based on the hand size
construction:
- Rings of chain mail with an internal diameter no greater than 3,2 mm,
- Dimensions of interstices that gauge with diameter 6,0 mm is unable to pass
- Mass: less than 4 kg / m2
- Stability to cleaning temperatures:
- maximum cleaning temperature has to be marked in the information. If this temperature is below 82°C it has to
be marked on the item
- dimensional change < 10%
Mechanical requirements
- tensile strength: chain mail ≥ 100 N
- attachment of arm guards ≥ 150 N
- penetration resistance:
- chain mail: mean penetration < 10 mm and no single penetration < 17 mm
- rigid plastic or metal arm guards: mean penetration < 12 mm and no single penetration < 15 mm
- rigid arm attachment: mean penetration < 12 mm and no single penetration < 15 mm
