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In 2026, compliance visibility has become a growing priority within safety programs, with distributors and safety managers emphasizing the importance of clear PPE performance information communicated at the point of selection and use. As organizations look to reduce misapplication and improve consistency across jobsites, clearer standards labeling is increasingly seen as a practical safety tool.
While the underlying performance standards for cut, abrasion, and puncture resistance have not changed, the updated ANSI/ISEA 105 labeling system reflects this broader shift toward usability and clarity. The simplified pentagon pictogram, showing cut resistance at the top with abrasion and puncture ratings on either side, supports faster, more confident glove selection, particularly in environments where PPE choices are made on the jobsite, not in an office.
This focus on clarity and standardization is also influencing how distributors approach broader ANSI-aligned categories, including impact protection and high-visibility apparel. Even where standards have not recently changed, distributors are seeing increased customer expectations around documentation, labeling consistency, and readiness for future revisions. The 2026 trend is not just about compliance; it’s about making compliance easier to understand and maintain across different work environments.
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