Blaklader Workwear 2981 Cut Protection Level C Nitrile Coated Gloves (Black)

Many gloves might succeed in offering protection, but many fail to enhance the comfort of users - except for the Blaklader Workwear 2981 Cut Protection Level C Nitrile Coated Gloves (Black). Suitable for a variety of fields, these gloves are designed with a microporous nitrile coating for resistance to oils, water and injuries whilst offering users breathability. As well as this, these versatile gloves provide unlimited levels of dexterity by utilising an 18-gauge knit.

What's Included?

• 1 x Pair of Level C Cut Protection Gloves

Sizing Information

To find your perfect size, please measure the circumference and length of your hands as described below, and match your measurement to our sizing table. If your measurement doesn't match exactly, we recommend choosing the size above for a comfortable fit.

How Do the Blaklader Cut Protection Level C Gloves Protect Your Hands?

These Blaklader Gloves are designed to anticipate and prevent injuries, with robust nitrile coating on each palm that acts as a barrier against abrasions, cuts and hazardous materials. However, with a close-fitting, 18-gauge knit, these thin, anatomical gloves offer a great blend of comfort and dexterity; necessary for both strenuous and delicate, technical tasks.

To ensure users are aware of the level of protection their profession requires them to have, these gloves have been tested to a variety of different standards. The results of the mechanical resistance tests under EN 388 can be found in the table below.

Performance Ratings

EN 388 (Protection Against Mechanical Risks)

• EN 388: 4X42C

Read our guide to EN 388 for more information.

Key Features and Benefits

• Breathable, microporous nitrile coating for ventilation 
• Nitrile coated palms with soft and stretchy sand finish for extra grip
• Effective resistance against abrasions, cuts, tears and hazardous liquids/oils
• Thumb crotch reinforcement for improved dexterity
• Perfect for dirty, oily and wet environments (such as plumbing, construction sites and warehouses)
• Compressive, extended wrist cuff to reduce wrist injuries when doing heavy-duty work
• Breathable, 18-gauge anatomical design for comfort and unrestricted movement
• Cut protection level C is good for dealing with sharp edges

Suitable Applications

With such a versatile design, these gloves are suitable for a number of industries, including:

• Precision Work
• Assembly
• Mechanics
• DIY
• Roofing
• Gardening
• Construction
• Building
• Agriculture

Microporous Coating for Breathability

To avoid discomfort inside your gloves when working for extended periods of time, these gloves utilise a breathable nitrile coating for additional comfort and ventilation whilst working. With un-coated backs, these gloves enable additional air circulation to your hands.

Injury Prevention Design

Aside from the highly effective nitrile coating to prevent injuries to your palms, these Blaklader Gloves are designed with compressive, rib-knitted wrist cuffs to reduce the pressure placed on your wrists as you handle objects. This additional feature is particularly useful for those whose roles involve handling and/or assembly.

Documentation

• Conformity Statement

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.