HexArmor 8 Inch Needlestick Resistant Arm Guard AG8TW

Don't be fooled into thinking that even the best safety gloves provide complete protection. Working around needles, sharp metal and blades is extremely dangerous. The HexArmor 8 Inch Needlestick Resistant Arm Guard AG8TW has been uniquely engineered to provide the highest levels of needle and cut protection available on the market.

What's Included?

• 1 x Arm Guard Sleeve

Key Features of The HexArmor 8 Inch Needlestick Resistant Arm Guard

• Highest needlestick resistance available on the market
• Incredible Level F cut-resistance rating under EN 388
• Twin layers of SuperFabric material prevent incisions, punctures, cuts and needle damage
• Scientifically tested using 25 gauge hypodermic needles
• Secure fit prevents the sleeve falling down your arm on the job
• Complete with spandex wrist insert with thumbhole and snap fasteners
• Lightweight and cool compared to knit and leather alternatives

Testing Of The HexArmor 8 Inch Needlestick Resistant Arm Guard AG8TW

EN 388

• 4X11F

EN 388 is a European regulation governing the sale of garments used for safety and protection. It determines the fabrics' performance when used for protection against mechanical machinery by measuring abrasion, cut, tear and puncture resistance.

The EN 388 cut resistance test uses a single sharp implement to repeatedly pressure a garment in order to determine the amount of force required to cause visible and functional damage.

Confused about the differences between needlestick resistance and puncture resistance? View our quick guide for an explanation.

Applications for the HexArmor 8 Inch Needlestick Resistant Arm Guard AG8TW

Needle protection is vital in a number of different professions. Please view the list below for a few examples:

• Assembly
• Blade Handling
• Builders
• Construction Professionals
• Emergency Services
• Extrication
• Fabrication
• First Responders
• Iron Workers
• Knife Handling
• Machine Operation
• Maintenance
• Method of Entry
• Needle Handling
• Police
• Prison Application
• Roofers
• Scaffolders
• Sheet Metal Handling
• Steel Workers

What is SuperFabric Material?

Serious about heavy-duty protection, SuperFabric was developed in 1996 as a solution for preventing needle and knife incisions. It is the layer that prevents a serrated edge, needle or blade end from breaking through your glove and causing serious injury to your hand.

Sizing Information On The HexArmor 8 Inch Needlestick Resistant Arm Guard AG8TW

HexArmour 8" Sleeve is available in four different sizes ranging from Size 7 to Size 10. Please consult the sizing chart below to find out how best to find the correct size for you.

Documentation for the HexArmor Sleeve

• Product Data Sheet
• UKCA Statement Certification
• Declaration of 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.