Quality Measurements

Glove Quality Designed to Support Safety and Performance

Quality is central to the way HARPS Global develops, manufactures, and controls its glove portfolio. Customers rely on our gloves for protection, consistency, and dependable performance across a wide range of professional applications.

Our quality processes are designed to support compliance with applicable standards and specifications, from raw material selection and production controls to final product testing and documentation. We continuously review and improve our procedures to help maintain consistent product quality.

Quality control is part of our entire value chain

Quality control does not start or end with the finished product.

We apply quality measures across the value chain — from raw material sourcing and production monitoring to final product testing, packaging controls, and post-market feedback.

Testing is essential

We use defined testing procedures to verify key product characteristics and support compliance with applicable standards and specifications.

Before we pack - we check!

Our products are tested before, during, and after packing to help ensure consistent quality before they reach customers.

The most important criteria for measuring quality in mass production

AQL - ACCEPTANCE QUALITY LIMIT

The Acceptance Quality Limit, or AQL, is a statistical quality control method used to assess production lots by testing a defined sample size in accordance with applicable standards, such as ISO 2859-1.

For medical gloves, AQL is commonly used to evaluate barrier performance, for example through water leak testing. Because many glove tests are destructive, a statistically defined sampling approach allows conclusions to be drawn about the quality of the production lot without testing every individual glove.

Maintaining highest quality standards

Measuring the AQL

To determine the AQL, a defined number of samples is taken from a production lot and tested according to a specified procedure. Based on the number of accepted or rejected samples, conclusions can be drawn about the quality level of the lot.

For medical gloves, AQL requirements are defined by applicable standards and product classifications. Barrier performance may be evaluated using methods such as the water leak test, depending on the product type and applicable requirements.

Detecting pinholes with the help of water

Water Leak test

The water leak test is used to detect holes in protective or medical gloves. During the test, the glove is filled with a defined volume of water and observed for leakage over a specified period of time in accordance with the applicable test method.

This test supports the evaluation of glove barrier integrity and is one of the key methods used in quality control for disposable gloves.

Measuring tensile properties by extension

TENSILE PROPERTIES AND ELONGATION TESTING

Force at Break or Tensile strength and elongation testing are used to assess important mechanical properties of gloves, including their resistance to tearing and their ability to stretch before breaking.

These tests help verify that gloves meet applicable physical performance requirements and support consistent product performance during intended use.

Our Factories Are Certified

HARPS Global manufacturing sites operate under quality management systems designed to meet applicable regulatory and standard requirements. Our processes are subject to internal and external audits, and relevant certificates are available upon request.

For specific certificates or product documentation, please contact our team.

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