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Results of Comparative Evaluation of Protective Gloves for Law Enforcement and Corrections Applications
The purpose of the NIJ Test Protocol 99-114 is to compare the performance of protective gloves for use by law enforcement, corrections, and military personnel. The tables below contain the latest testing results for protective gloves submitted to NLECTC between spring 2000 and the present. For more information on testing procedures and the different protection classes, please consult the publications listed below.
Protective Glove Rating System Breakdown:
Click on the threat types listed below to view test data.
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Threat Type |
A: Pathogenic resistant (biohazard) |
B: Cut resistant (blade) |
C: Puncture resistant (needle) |
| Testing Criteria |
Pathogenic |
Pass |
Pass/Fail/Not Tested |
Pass/Fail/Not Tested |
| Dexterity* |
High/Moderate |
Low/Moderate |
Low/Moderate |
| Tear |
High/Moderate |
High/Moderate |
High/Moderate |
| Cut |
Rating/Not Tested |
High |
High/Moderate/Not Tested |
| Puncture |
Rating/Not Tested |
High/Moderate Not Tested |
High |
*Data relating to dexterity is provided in the test reports for each threat type.
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