For some time chainmail protective products from the Far East (most notably from China) that prevent skin punctures have been sold into some countries worldwide.
Such chainmail products claim to be the same quality as those manufactured in Europe . However the actual place of manufacture of such Far Eastern products is often unclear. Some do include a CE logo, but more often they are not accompanied with the required documents to satisfy the current European Standard (e.g. detailed information on the manufacturer and instructions for use).
Recent tests undertaken on some of these chain mail gloves have revealed significant defects in manufacture, giving cause for concern in terms of how stringently such products are tested before they are sold on the open market. Questions must be asked as to whether they do, in fact, meet the required PPE standard and provide the required protection.
It is extremely likely that if any of these products were sent for repair to a European Manufacturer they would be refused as they would not be European Certified Products.

blade penetration into a poor quality mesh