Standards and certifications for every target market.
We design, lab-test, and manufacture to international PPE standards including EN388, ANSI/ISEA 105, and EN407 — test reports are available on request. Notified-body certifications for ISO 9001, BSCI, and Oeko-Tex are in final issuance with expected dates listed below.
Products meeting EN388 and ANSI/ISEA 105 are tested by accredited third-party labs; reports are available on request. Three certifications are in formal issuance with notified bodies — expected dates are shown per card. Email compliance@ableather.com for test reports or audit documentation.
Quality management systems — confirming our production processes meet international standards for consistency and continuous improvement.
- Documented quality management system
- Customer focus and continual improvement
- Risk-based thinking and process approach
- Supplier evaluation and control
European PPE Directive compliance for mechanical risk. Mandatory for all PPE sold in EU markets — we meet EN388 cut, abrasion, and puncture ratings.
- CE marking under PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425
- Notified Body type-examination
- Performance levels for abrasion, cut, tear, puncture
- TDM cut-resistance test (ISO 13997)
- Impact protection test (EN 13594) where applicable
American National Standard for hand protection. De facto requirement for US procurement — covers cut, puncture, chemical, and heat ratings.
- Cut resistance A1–A9 scale (ASTM F2992)
- Puncture resistance levels 1–5
- Heat and flame resistance classification
- Chemical permeation and degradation
- Full test report available per SKU on request
Business Social Compliance Initiative audit — confirming ethical labour practices, worker safety, and social accountability throughout our supply chain.
- Freedom of association and collective bargaining
- Fair remuneration and working hours
- No child labour or forced labour
- Health and safety standards in production
- Environmental responsibility
Tests every component — leather, thread, dyes — for harmful substances. Valued by buyers in EU and Scandinavian markets.
- Testing for 100+ harmful substances
- pH value within skin-neutral range
- No allergenic dyes or heavy metals
- No formaldehyde, pesticides, or chlorinated phenols
- Annual product re-testing and certification renewal
Which standards apply to each product.
| Product | ISO 9001 | CE / EN388 | ANSI 105 | BSCI | Oeko-Tex |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ThermoGuard Pro | |||||
| IronFlex Heavy Duty | |||||
| PrecisionGrip MX | |||||
| ApiShield Ventilated | |||||
| ArcSafe Electrical | |||||
| VibeDamp Anti-Vib |
Standards by destination market.
CE marking mandatory for all PPE sold in EU/EEA. Notified Body type-examination required for Category III PPE.
No federal mandatory certification, but ANSI 105 is the de facto standard required by most US industrial buyers.
Gulf Cooperation Council countries increasingly align with EU EN standards. ISO 9001 quality management is universally expected.
AS/NZS 2161.1 is the primary standard. Many buyers accept CE EN388-certified products as equivalent.
Compliance questions from buyers.
We are currently in the process of obtaining formal certification documentation for ISO 9001:2015, CE/EN388, ANSI/ISEA 105, BSCI, and Oeko-Tex Standard 100. Our products are designed and tested to these standards. Test reports are available on request.
Our products are designed and tested to EN388, EN407, and EN10819 standards required for CE marking. CE certification documentation is in progress through a notified body. Contact us for the current status and available test reports for your specific SKU.
Yes. Third-party lab test reports are available for pre-qualified buyers conducting supplier vetting. Contact compliance@ableather.com with your specific product and standard requirements.
US industrial buyers typically require ANSI/ISEA 105-2016 compliance for cut, puncture, and heat ratings. Arc flash applications additionally require NFPA 70E compliance. Our ArcSafe Electrical glove is designed to NFPA 70E Category 1 requirements.
Test reports available on request.
Available test reports, standards documentation, and compliance summaries are provided to pre-qualified buyers and procurement managers performing supplier vetting. Formal certificates are in progress.
Need to see the format first? Download a redacted sample EN 388 report (PDF, 2 pages) — the live report for a specific SKU is issued by the notified body with authenticated identifiers.
Last reviewed: March 2025
- EN 388:2016 — Protective gloves against mechanical risks
- PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 — European Parliament
- ANSI/ISEA 105-2016 — American National Standard for Hand Protection
- ISO 9001:2015 — Quality Management Systems
- Oeko-Tex Standard 100 — Harmful Substance Testing
- amfori BSCI — Business Social Compliance Initiative