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ANSI A2 Cut Resistant Gloves

220 gloves that their manufacturers rate ANSI/ISEA 105 cut level A2 — 500 to 999 grams (1.1 to 2.2 lb) in the ASTM F2992 test. All brands, one list, live prices.

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G-Tek 120-5130 High Dexterity Gloves, ANSI A2, Seamless Knit HPPE Blend
Cut levels
ANSI A1 (101)ANSI A2 (220)ANSI A3 (149)ANSI A4 (221)ANSI A5 (105)ANSI A6 (96)ANSI A7 (51)ANSI A8 (15)ANSI A9 (33)Not rated by manufacturer (1918)

220 gloves

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Nitrile44 gloves

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Polyurethane31 gloves

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PVC24 gloves

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Latex16 gloves

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Foam Nitrile10 gloves

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Uncoated9 gloves
Neoprene3 gloves
Foam Latex2 gloves
Bi-Polymer1 glove
Cotton Cord1 glove
PosiGrip Max1 glove
Sandy Latex1 glove
Sandy Nitrile1 glove
Coating not stated76 gloves

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In plain words. A cut level tells you how much force it took a blade to cut through the glove material in the standard's test. A2 means it took 500 to 999 grams (1.1 to 2.2 lb). A1 is the lowest level (200 grams, 0.4 lb) and A9 the highest (6,000 grams and above, 13.2 lb and above). The number comes from the manufacturer's published test result, not from us.

Technical. ANSI/ISEA 105 (2016 and 2024 editions, same cut scale), cut resistance by ASTM F2992-15 (TDM-100 machine, straight blade, 20 mm stroke); the reported value is the load in grams at which cut-through occurs at 20 mm. Levels: A1 200–499 g, A2 500–999 g, A3 1,000–1,499 g, A4 1,500–2,199 g, A5 2,200–2,999 g, A6 3,000–3,999 g, A7 4,000–4,999 g, A8 5,000–5,999 g, A9 6,000 g and above. Abrasion (ASTM D3389) levels 0–6; puncture (EN 388 probe) levels 0–5; needlestick puncture (ASTM F2878) levels 0–5. The EN 388:2016 code shown on European-marked gloves lists abrasion, coup cut, tear, puncture, then the ISO 13997 cut letter A–F and P for impact.

Ratings on this page are shown as published by the manufacturer or the named standard and describe performance in that standard's test. They are not a recommendation for any task. The employer's hazard assessment decides what protective equipment a job needs. Verify details against the manufacturer's current documentation before you buy.

Standards-body and manufacturer charts

These charts are published by the standards body and by the manufacturers, copied as printed and shown with attribution; nothing in them is Bayshore's recommendation. Level 5 puncture is printed as ≥ 100 N in both documents below.

ISEA, "Key to Hand Protection Classifications" (ANSI/ISEA 105-2024)

Cut resistance

LevelISEA hazard labelGrams-forceProtects againstApplications by cut level
A1Light cut hazards200 gfProtect against scrapesMaterial handling, small parts assembly (sharp edges), packaging, warehouse, general purpose, forestry, construction, pulp and paper, automotive assembly
A2Light/Medium cut hazards500 gf
A3Light/Medium cut hazards1000 gf
A4Medium cut hazards1500 gfProtect against cuts for which stitches would be requiredAppliance manufacturing, bottle and light glass handling, canning, drywall work, electrical, carpet installation, HVAC, pulp and paper, automotive assembly, metal fabrication and handling, packaging, warehouse, aerospace industry, food/prep processing
A5Medium/Heavy cut hazards2200 gf
A6High cut hazards3000 gfMetal stamping, metal recycling, pulp and paper (changing slitter blades), automotive assembly, metal fabrication, sharp metal stampings, glass manufacturing, window manufacturing, recycling plant/sorting, HVAC, food prep/processing, meat processing, aerospace industry
A7High cut hazards4000 gfProtection against brutal or extreme injuries
A8High cut hazards5000 gf
A9High cut hazards6000 gf

gf = grams-force, as the key prints it.

Abrasion resistance

Abrasion levelLoadRevolutionsISEA label
0500 gram< 100N/A
1500 gram≥ 100Light
2500 gram≥ 500Light - Medium
3500 gram≥ 1000Medium
41000 gram≥ 3000Medium - Heavy
51000 gram≥ 10000Heavy
61000 gram≥ 20000Extra Heavy

Puncture resistance

Puncture levelNewtons (non-hypodermic needle)Example applications
0< 10Paper/Cardboard Cuts, Light Material Handling, Parts Assembly
1≥ 10Light Construction, Material Handling, Parts Assembly, Packaging
2≥ 20Light Construction, Material Handling, Parts Assembly, Packaging
3≥ 60Construction, Light Metal Stamping, Light Glass Handling, Manufacturing
4≥ 100Construction, Metal Stamping, Glass Handling, Recycling, Injection Molding
5≥ 100Oil & Gas, Mining, Heavy Construction, Demolition, Manufacturing, Fabrication

Source: International Safety Equipment Association, Key to Hand Protection Classifications, November 2024 (document).

MCR Safety, "Cut Guide" (ANSI/ISEA 105:2016)
LevelGrams to cutMCR Safety's hazard label
A1200 to 499Not Recommended for Cut
A2500 to 999Light Cut Hazards
A31,000 to 1,499Light to Medium Cut Hazards
A41,500 to 2,199Medium Cut Hazards
A52,200 to 2,999Medium to Heavy Cut Hazards
A63,000 to 3,999Heavy Cut Hazards
A74,000 to 4,999High Cut Hazards
A85,000 to 5,999Very High Cut Hazards
A96,000+Extreme Cut Hazards

Source: MCR Safety, Cut Guide (document).

PIP, "ANSI/ISEA 105-2024 for Cut, Abrasion and Puncture Resistance"

Cut hazard bands

PIP hazard bandExample applications
Light/Medium cut hazardsMaterial handling, small parts assembly, packaging, warehousing, etc.
Medium/Heavy cut hazardsAppliance manufacturing, automotive assembly, canning, aerospace, HVAC, general construction
Heavy/High cut hazardsMetal stamping, pulp and paper, glass manufacturing, protein processing, sharp material recycling

Puncture resistance

Puncture levelNewtons (non-hypodermic needle)Example applications
0< 10Paper/Cardboard Cuts, Light Material Handling, Parts Assembly
1≥ 10Light Construction, Material Handling, Parts Assembly, Packaging
2≥ 20Light Construction, Material Handling, Parts Assembly, Packaging
3≥ 60Construction, Light Metal Stamping, Light Glass Handling, Manufacturing
4≥ 100Construction, Metal Stamping, Glass Handling, Recycling, Injection Molding
5≥ 100Oil & Gas, Mining, Heavy Construction, Demolition, Manufacturing, Fabrication

Source: PIP (document).

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