We have listed the CE standards’ codes for motorcyclists’ Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), so there is also a CE standard for motorcycle gloves.
By the way, “CE” and “EN” mean the same thing: “CE” stands for “Conformite Europeenne” in French, while “EN” stands for “European Norm.”
The CE standard for motorcycle gloves is:
EN 13594:2015
Referring to the sample label above:
- The rider on two wheels with a helmet means this PPE is meant for motorcycling. Not for bicycling, driving, or skateboarding.
- If this box says “KP,” it means that the glove’s knuckle protector was tested and provides protection for the knuckles. As such, be careful because some gloves with knuckle protectors may not have this “KP” rating.
- The digit here pertains to the level of protection provided by the gloves. There are levels 1 and 2, the latter being more protective. Please refer to the box below.
- The CE standard and its year of revision.
In order to qualify as Level 1 or 2, the gloves need to pass these test standards:
So, be careful when you buy gloves that seem to be protective but are actually not.
