Ansell VersaTouch 23-202 Insulated PVC Gloves

Featuring an acrylic polar lining and flexible PVC outer, the Ansell VersaTouch 23-202 Insulated PVC Gloves provide protection against both mechanical risk and contact cold down to a temperature of -30°C. A sandblasted finish on the gloves promotes good grip for enhanced safety and reduced fatigue when handling wet and slippery materials or tools.

Features and Benefits of the Ansell VersaTouch 23-202 Gloves

• Gauge 13 polar acrylic seamless liner with outer PVC coating
• Soft PVC coating maintains dexterity and pliability at low temperatures
• Rough finish on the gloves and smooth finish on the cuffs 
• Sandblasted finish enhances grip when handling wet and slippery materials
• Designed to protect against contact cold at temperatures down to -30°C
• Excellent resistance to abrasion and good tear resistance
• Suitable for use in the food industry

Insulating Polar Liner

An inner polar acrylic liner provides the wearer with immediate warmth when they put the VersaTouch 23-202 Gloves on. These gloves have been designed to protect against contact cold at temperatures down to -30°C, making them ideal for applications in cold environments.

Soft PVC Coating for Flexible Protection

The VersaTouch 23-202 Gloves are fully-coated with soft PVC to provide liquid-proof protection. Due to the flexible nature of this coating, the 23-202 Gloves provide excellent dexterity and cause less hand and arm fatigue than similar, more rigid gloves. This PVC coating maintains dexterity and pliability at low temperatures, further making these gloves suitable for work in cold environments.

Sandblasted Finish for Better Grip

A rough, sandblasted finish on the 23-202 PVC Gloves enhances user grip. This texturing enables the user to handle wet or slippery objects with greater ease and promotes safer handling.

Applications for the VersaTouch 23-202 Gloves

The 23-202 Gloves are suitable for applications in a range of industries, primarily the chemical, maintenance, janitorial services and oil processing and refining industries. Ideal applications include (but are not limited to):

• Fish processing
• Janitorial use
• Chemical handling
• Food handling
• Food retailing
• Light assembly
• Handling of wet components

Testing of the VersaTouch Insulated PVC Gloves

The 23-202 Gloves meet the following specifications:

• European Directive 89/686/EEC
• EN 420:2003 + A1:2009
• EN 388:2003: 4121
• EN 374:2003: (protection against micro-organisms)
• EN 511:2006: 021
• European Regulation 1935/2004 'Materials and Articles to Come into Contact with Foodstuff'
• European Regulation 2023/2006 'Good Manufacturing Practices for Materials and Articles to Come into Contact with Foodstuffs'

For more information about the food compliance of the 23-202 Gloves, please consult the Food Declaration of Product Compliance in the PDF below.

The table below shows the test results of the 23-202 Insulated PVC Gloves according to EN 388:2003 Mechanical Risk specifications.

Sizing of the Ansell 23-202 Insulated Gloves

These gloves are available in a range of sizes, making them suitable for most users. Please consult the table below for details, then select the required size from the drop-down menu at the top of the page. The gloves have a length of 300mm.

Documentation for the 23-202 Gloves

Conformity Statement	Instructions for Use

Delivery

This item will be dispatched by Royal Mail, DPD courier or UPS courier.

The estimated delivery time for this item is usually 1-3 working days when ordered before 14:00, Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays).

UK Delivery Charges

Certain orders delivered to the UK are subject to a delivery charge; refer to the table below for more information. Please note that all values are listed exclusive of VAT.

What is EN 388?

You might have noticed that this product adheres to EN standard EN 388. EN standards ensure that the product you are buying meets the safety standards of the European Committee for Standardization (CEN), the highest standards organisation recognised by and working on behalf of the European Union. To pass any EN standard, a PPE product must undergo some of the most rigorous safety tests around.

There are many EN standards that our gloves adhere to. However, the EN standard that we’re concerned about here is EN 388. EN 388 stands for Mechanical Resistance, and informs you of your gloves' resistance to abrasion, cuts, tears and punctures.

How Do I Read the EN 388 Score?

Simply speaking, the higher the score that this product achieves, the better the product will be at resisting that hazard. Products will score between Level 0 and Level 4 for abrasion, tears and punctures, and if they weren’t tested for that hazard you will see N/A written instead of a number.

Cuts are a little different and, with the EN 388 standard rewritten in 2016, it means that gloves will either be tested to cut resistance or ISO cut resistance (sometimes called TDM cut resistance). Gloves tested to cut resistance will score between Level 0 and Level 5, and gloves tested to ISO cut resistance will achieve a score between Level A and Level F with the higher letter offering better cut protection.

Where Can I Find Out More?

This is just a brief overview of EN standard EN 388 so you know where you are standing. For further information, you can see the Introductory EN 388 Blog in our Knowledge Centre.