The EN 388 standard for hand protection measures a variety of performance factors to understand the effectiveness of gloves in hazardous situations. Each test result is stated as a character in the EN 388 pictogram.
Abrasion test result in levels 1-4
Coupe cut test result in levels 1-5
Tear test result in levels 1-4
Puncture test result in levels 1-4
TDM cut test result in levels A-F. If the coupe cut test reaches level 5, the TDM cut test is required. For coupe cut tests below level 5, the TDM cut test is optional.