GB 30865.1-2025 Hand protection—Protective gloves against cuts and stabs by hand knives—Part 1: Chain-mail gloves and arm guards English, Anglais, Englisch, Inglés, えいご
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ICS 13.340.40 CCS C 73
NATIONAL STANDARD OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
GB 30865.1-2025
Replaces GB/T 30865.1-2014
Hand protection—Protective gloves against cuts and stabs by hand knives—
Part 1: Chain-mail gloves and arm guards
Issued on 2025-08-29
Implemented on 2026-09-01
Issued by State Administration for Market Regulation
Standardization Administration of China
Content
Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Design types
5 Technical requirements
6 Test methods
7 Marking
8 Information to be provided by manufacturer
Appendix A (Informative) Glove sizes
Appendix B (Informative) Hand and arm measurement
References
1 Scope
This document specifies the technical requirements, marking, and information to be provided by manufacturers for chain-mail gloves and arm guards, as well as the corresponding test methods.
It applies to chain-mail gloves and arm guards worn during operations involving hand knives.
It does not apply to protective gloves for high-speed rotating blades, stamping, mixing, or electrical operations.
2 Normative references
The following documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute essential requirements. For dated references, only the cited version applies. For undated references, the latest version (including amendments) applies.
GB/T 22866: Determination of nickel release from leather hardware
GB/T 28485: Nickel release testing for coated jewelry (wear and corrosion simulation)
GB 42298—2022: General technical specifications for hand protection
3 Terms and definitions
3.1 Chain-mail
A mesh of independently welded metal rings.
3.2 Chain-mail glove
A glove made of independently welded metal rings protecting against cuts/stabs from hand knives.
3.3 Short-cuff glove
Protects hands and wrists.
3.4 Long-cuff glove
Protects hands and forearms.
3.5 Extra long-cuff glove
Protects hands and upper arms.
3.6 Short arm guard
Covers the forearm, standalone or attached to gloves.
3.7 Long arm guard
Covers forearm and upper arm, connected to body/clothing.
3.8 Straps
Adjustable fasteners to prevent slippage.
4 styles
According to the protection range of gloves and arm guards, they are divided into the following styles:
a) Gloves, see Figure 1a);
b) Short sleeved gloves, see Figure 1b);
c) Long sleeved gloves, see Figure 1c);
d) Extra long gloves, see Figure 1d);
e) Short arm guard, see Figure 1e);
f) Long arm guard, see Figure 1f).
L1- The protective length that short sleeved gloves should provide;
L2- The distance between the end of the long sleeved glove and the upper arm.
Figure 1 Schematic diagram of glove and arm guard styles (continued)
5 Technical Requirements
5.1 General Requirements
When using gloves and arm guards according to the information provided by the manufacturer, they should meet safety requirements and be suitable for their intended use, while not endangering the safety of the user or others. When cleaning and disinfecting according to the manufacturer's instructions during the normal use period, the protective performance should not be lost.
All materials used for gloves and arm guards should not harm the health of the user, and should not release or decompose toxic or harmful substances in predictable usage environments.
5.2 Harmlessness
The gloves, arm guards, and their accessories used to execute this document shall comply with GB 42298-2022, section 5 Requirement 2.
The nickel release of gloves and arm guards should be less than 0% per week 5 μg/cm2 。 The metal materials on gloves and arm guards should be tested according to GB/T 22866, and the coating of related accessories should be tested according to GB/T 28485.
5.3 Appearance requirements
Gloves, arm guards, and combinations of gloves and arm guards should all be woven from independently welded metal small rings. Press 6 1. Check that there are no missing rings, unclosed rings, or welding points that can scratch the user's skin on the surface of the chain armor, and there should be no sharp edges. Gloves and arm guards should have no sharp protrusions that may harm the user, and the fasteners should be able to be fastened and easy to use.
5.4 Scope of Protection
5.4. 1 glove
Press 6 Test 2: The gloves should be able to provide protection from the hand to the wrist, and their coverage should be continuous, except for the narrow slit located on the ulnar side of the palm that helps with glove insertion and removal. When in use, the wristband should be adjustable to close the slit with overlapping chain armor.
5.4.2 Short sleeved gloves
Press 6 Test 2: Short sleeved gloves should provide continuous protection from the fingertips to the forearm at a distance of at least 75 mm from the wrist (as shown in l1 in Figure 1b).
5.4.3 Long sleeved gloves
Press 6 Test 2: Long sleeved gloves should provide continuous protection from fingertips to wrists and up to forearms. When the elbow is bent at a 90 ° angle, the distance between the end of the glove sleeve and the surface of the upper arm [as shown in l2 in Figure 1c)] should not exceed 75 mm.
5.4.4 Extra long gloves
Press 6 Test 2: The extra long gloves should be able to provide continuous protection from fingertips to forearms to upper arms.
5.5 Structure
5.5. 1 chain armor
Press 6 3 tests, the metal chain armor should have an inner diameter of no more than 3 Composed of a 2mm circular ring. Except for the edge links, each link on the chain armor should have 4 adjacent loops passing through.
5.5.2 Gap dimensions
Press 6 Test 3: The first measuring rod should not pass through the gap between the chain links or the gap between the gloves and other components within the protective range of the arm guard.
Except for the following positions, press 6 During the 3rd test, the 2nd measuring rod should not pass through the gap between the chain links or the gap between the gloves and other components within the protective range of the arm guard.
The positions and quantities where the second measuring rod is allowed to pass through the protective material are as follows (see Figure 2):
a) The position 1 shown in Figure 2 should not exceed 3 points;
b) At positions 2 shown in Figure 2, there should be no more than 8 points in total for each finger side seam, middle seam, and fingertip seam.
Index number description:
1- Point at the fork of the fingers;
2- Points on finger side seams, middle seams, and fingertip seams.
Figure 2: The position on the glove where the second measuring rod is allowed to pass through
5.5.3 Fixed straps
Press 6 3. For testing, gloves and arm guards should have adjustable straps that are not less than 18 mm wide and can be continuously adjusted in length. They should be secured using quick release closure devices such as buckles. The fixed part of the wristband closure device should be located on the back of the wrist.
The strap should be connected to the sleeve or threaded through the sleeve, and should not be removed from the glove or arm guard when fastened. Unless intentional, the closure device should not be removed from the fixed strap.
When any one of the fixed straps on the gloves and arm guards reaches the minimum constraint size, the length of the unsecured strap should not exceed 25 mm.
5.5.4 Quality
Press 6 Test 3: The unit area mass of gloves and arm protection materials should be less than 4 kg/m2.
5.6 Tensile strength
Press 6 Test 4: When applying a force of 100N, the chain armor should not break or open.
Standard
GB 30865.1-2025 Hand protection—Protective gloves against cuts and stabs by hand knives—Part 1: Chain-mail gloves and arm guards (English Version)
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GB 30865.1-2025
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Implemented on
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Detail of GB 30865.1-2025
Standard No.
GB 30865.1-2025
English Name
Hand protection—Protective gloves against cuts and stabs by hand knives—Part 1: Chain-mail gloves and arm guards
GB 30865.1-2025 Hand protection—Protective gloves against cuts and stabs by hand knives—Part 1: Chain-mail gloves and arm guards English, Anglais, Englisch, Inglés, えいご
This is a draft translation for reference among interesting stakeholders. The finalized translation (passing thorugh draft translation, self-check, revision and varification) will be delivered upon being ordered.
ICS 13.340.40 CCS C 73
NATIONAL STANDARD OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
GB 30865.1-2025
Replaces GB/T 30865.1-2014
Hand protection—Protective gloves against cuts and stabs by hand knives—
Part 1: Chain-mail gloves and arm guards
Issued on 2025-08-29
Implemented on 2026-09-01
Issued by State Administration for Market Regulation
Standardization Administration of China
Content
Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Design types
5 Technical requirements
6 Test methods
7 Marking
8 Information to be provided by manufacturer
Appendix A (Informative) Glove sizes
Appendix B (Informative) Hand and arm measurement
References
1 Scope
This document specifies the technical requirements, marking, and information to be provided by manufacturers for chain-mail gloves and arm guards, as well as the corresponding test methods.
It applies to chain-mail gloves and arm guards worn during operations involving hand knives.
It does not apply to protective gloves for high-speed rotating blades, stamping, mixing, or electrical operations.
2 Normative references
The following documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute essential requirements. For dated references, only the cited version applies. For undated references, the latest version (including amendments) applies.
GB/T 22866: Determination of nickel release from leather hardware
GB/T 28485: Nickel release testing for coated jewelry (wear and corrosion simulation)
GB 42298—2022: General technical specifications for hand protection
3 Terms and definitions
3.1 Chain-mail
A mesh of independently welded metal rings.
3.2 Chain-mail glove
A glove made of independently welded metal rings protecting against cuts/stabs from hand knives.
3.3 Short-cuff glove
Protects hands and wrists.
3.4 Long-cuff glove
Protects hands and forearms.
3.5 Extra long-cuff glove
Protects hands and upper arms.
3.6 Short arm guard
Covers the forearm, standalone or attached to gloves.
3.7 Long arm guard
Covers forearm and upper arm, connected to body/clothing.
3.8 Straps
Adjustable fasteners to prevent slippage.
4 styles
According to the protection range of gloves and arm guards, they are divided into the following styles:
a) Gloves, see Figure 1a);
b) Short sleeved gloves, see Figure 1b);
c) Long sleeved gloves, see Figure 1c);
d) Extra long gloves, see Figure 1d);
e) Short arm guard, see Figure 1e);
f) Long arm guard, see Figure 1f).
L1- The protective length that short sleeved gloves should provide;
L2- The distance between the end of the long sleeved glove and the upper arm.
Figure 1 Schematic diagram of glove and arm guard styles (continued)
5 Technical Requirements
5.1 General Requirements
When using gloves and arm guards according to the information provided by the manufacturer, they should meet safety requirements and be suitable for their intended use, while not endangering the safety of the user or others. When cleaning and disinfecting according to the manufacturer's instructions during the normal use period, the protective performance should not be lost.
All materials used for gloves and arm guards should not harm the health of the user, and should not release or decompose toxic or harmful substances in predictable usage environments.
5.2 Harmlessness
The gloves, arm guards, and their accessories used to execute this document shall comply with GB 42298-2022, section 5 Requirement 2.
The nickel release of gloves and arm guards should be less than 0% per week 5 μg/cm2 。 The metal materials on gloves and arm guards should be tested according to GB/T 22866, and the coating of related accessories should be tested according to GB/T 28485.
5.3 Appearance requirements
Gloves, arm guards, and combinations of gloves and arm guards should all be woven from independently welded metal small rings. Press 6 1. Check that there are no missing rings, unclosed rings, or welding points that can scratch the user's skin on the surface of the chain armor, and there should be no sharp edges. Gloves and arm guards should have no sharp protrusions that may harm the user, and the fasteners should be able to be fastened and easy to use.
5.4 Scope of Protection
5.4. 1 glove
Press 6 Test 2: The gloves should be able to provide protection from the hand to the wrist, and their coverage should be continuous, except for the narrow slit located on the ulnar side of the palm that helps with glove insertion and removal. When in use, the wristband should be adjustable to close the slit with overlapping chain armor.
5.4.2 Short sleeved gloves
Press 6 Test 2: Short sleeved gloves should provide continuous protection from the fingertips to the forearm at a distance of at least 75 mm from the wrist (as shown in l1 in Figure 1b).
5.4.3 Long sleeved gloves
Press 6 Test 2: Long sleeved gloves should provide continuous protection from fingertips to wrists and up to forearms. When the elbow is bent at a 90 ° angle, the distance between the end of the glove sleeve and the surface of the upper arm [as shown in l2 in Figure 1c)] should not exceed 75 mm.
5.4.4 Extra long gloves
Press 6 Test 2: The extra long gloves should be able to provide continuous protection from fingertips to forearms to upper arms.
5.5 Structure
5.5. 1 chain armor
Press 6 3 tests, the metal chain armor should have an inner diameter of no more than 3 Composed of a 2mm circular ring. Except for the edge links, each link on the chain armor should have 4 adjacent loops passing through.
5.5.2 Gap dimensions
Press 6 Test 3: The first measuring rod should not pass through the gap between the chain links or the gap between the gloves and other components within the protective range of the arm guard.
Except for the following positions, press 6 During the 3rd test, the 2nd measuring rod should not pass through the gap between the chain links or the gap between the gloves and other components within the protective range of the arm guard.
The positions and quantities where the second measuring rod is allowed to pass through the protective material are as follows (see Figure 2):
a) The position 1 shown in Figure 2 should not exceed 3 points;
b) At positions 2 shown in Figure 2, there should be no more than 8 points in total for each finger side seam, middle seam, and fingertip seam.
Index number description:
1- Point at the fork of the fingers;
2- Points on finger side seams, middle seams, and fingertip seams.
Figure 2: The position on the glove where the second measuring rod is allowed to pass through
5.5.3 Fixed straps
Press 6 3. For testing, gloves and arm guards should have adjustable straps that are not less than 18 mm wide and can be continuously adjusted in length. They should be secured using quick release closure devices such as buckles. The fixed part of the wristband closure device should be located on the back of the wrist.
The strap should be connected to the sleeve or threaded through the sleeve, and should not be removed from the glove or arm guard when fastened. Unless intentional, the closure device should not be removed from the fixed strap.
When any one of the fixed straps on the gloves and arm guards reaches the minimum constraint size, the length of the unsecured strap should not exceed 25 mm.
5.5.4 Quality
Press 6 Test 3: The unit area mass of gloves and arm protection materials should be less than 4 kg/m2.
5.6 Tensile strength
Press 6 Test 4: When applying a force of 100N, the chain armor should not break or open.
