What’s New in Safety Glove Standards for 2025
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If you’ve ever stood at a jobsite or walked a warehouse floor, you understand that hand protection plays an important role in workplace safety. That’s why updates to safety standards matter. The latest changes to the ANSI/ISEA 105-2024 standard don’t change how gloves are tested, but they do change how that info shows up on the gloves you use every day. This may help simplify the selection process for appropriate hand protection.
Why the Change Matters
You’ve got a lot going on—managing teams, meeting deadlines, keeping your crew safe. This update is meant to lighten that load just a bit. The new format helps you see key protection levels at a glance. It’s designed to be easy to read, even on the go. You’ll still see the same ratings for cut, abrasion, and puncture resistance, but now they’re clearly labeled in a consistent, pentagon-shaped badge. This change is intended to make glove selection more straightforward for users.
What’s New in the Standard
The biggest change? A new badge that clearly shows:
- Cut Resistance – displayed at the top center
- Abrasion Resistance – on the left side
- Puncture Resistance – on the right side
If a glove hasn’t been tested for one of these hazards, you’ll see an “X” in that spot. It’s a simple, visual way to help you quickly match gloves to the task at hand.
There’s also a stronger push for manufacturers to back up their performance claims. Labels are now designed to provide clearer and more standardized information, in alignment with ANSI/ISEA 125-2021.
What This Means for You
If you own a business, or are a safety manager, contractor, or facility lead, this update is a good reason to take a fresh look at your glove inventory. Here are a few steps to consider.
- Check what you’ve got. See how your current gloves stack up against the new label system.
- Talk to your team. Ensure your team is familiar with the new badge format and its meaning.
- Share the resources. ISEA has great tools like fact sheets, posters, and toolbox talks to help keep everyone in the loop.
The new ANSI/ISEA 105-2024 labeling isn’t just a redesign—it aims to improve clarity in labeling. When glove safety information is easy to understand, it’s easier to make decisions that keep folks safe.
Product Compliance and Suitability
The statements contained in this guide are intended for general informational purposes only. Such statements do not constitute a product recommendation or representation as to the appropriateness, accuracy, completeness, correctness, or currentness of the information provided. Information provided in this guide does not replace the use by you of any manufacturer instructions, technical product manual, or other professional resource or adviser available to you. Always read, understand, and follow all manufacturer instructions. Portions of this article were generated in part by ChatGPT, and edited by a member of the Zoro team.
