BS EN 13594 is a European standard on protective gloves for motorcycle riders that discusses the requirements and test methods for testing the quality of protective gloves.
BS EN 13594 applies to protective gloves for motorcycle on-road use. BS EN 13594 specifies the requirements for sizing, ergonomics, innocuousness, mechanical properties, impact protection, marking, and information for users. BS EN 13594 also describes the appropriate test methods.
BS EN 13594 on protective gloves for motorcycle riders is relevant:
Motorcyclists’ gloves are intended to give protection against ambient conditions without unduly reducing the users’ dexterity in operating the motorcycle’s controls and switches. In addition, the gloves are intended to give mechanical protection to the hands and wrists in accidents. The particular hazards common to motorcycle accidents are impacts with the motorcycle, conflicting vehicles, road furniture, and/or the road surface.
BS EN 13594 guides innocuousness requirements, ergonomic requirements, test equipment, test procedures, sizing, length examination of the cuff, the position of knuckle protection, determination of impact attenuation.
As a user of BS EN 13594, you can be ensured of requirements and testing methods of protective gloves for motorcycle riders. With obedience and compliance to BS EN 13594, you can efficiently manufacture high-quality protective gloves for motorcycle riders. BS EN 13594 helps you to build consumer trust and confidence in the product. With BS EN 13594 you can be ensured that the products consistently meet and exceed quality assurance targets. With BS EN 13594 you can ensure the safety of end-consumers against motorcycle accidents.
BS EN 13594:2015 supersedes BS EN 13594:2002 which is withdrawn.
The main technical changes concerning EN 13594:2002 are listed below:
EN 13594:2015