What is BS EN 13594 - Protective gloves for motorcycle riders about?
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.
Who is BS EN 13594 - Protective gloves for motorcycle riders?
BS EN 13594 on protective gloves for motorcycle riders is relevant:
- Manufacturer of protective gloves for motorcycle riders
Why should you use BS EN 13594 - Protective gloves for motorcycle riders?
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.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 13594:2015 supersedes BS EN 13594:2002 which is withdrawn.
The main technical changes concerning EN 13594:2002 are listed below:
- The restriction to professional motorcycle riders has been removed
- The definition of professional motorcycle rider has been deleted
- A second performance level has been introduced
- Definitions concerning knuckle protection, fourchettes, and wrist line have been added
- The artificial wrist for restraint test has been modified
- Requirements on dye fastness have been removed
- Former annex a on motorcyclists’ injuries and selection of protective gloves has been deleted
