Polyco Polyflex Hydro C5 PHYK Cut Resistant Safety Gloves

Concerned about wet and damp work environments but still need a high level of cut-resistance? Polyco Polyflex Hydro C5 PHYK Cut Resistant Safety Gloves are designed for outdoor workers handling sheet metal, jagged timber and other bits of sharp equipment.

Polyco Hydro C5 Gloves come complete with specially treated touchscreen compatible fingertips. This allows the user to seamlessly order parts, scroll through plans, send message and take calls without removing their gloves.

What's Included?

• 1 x Pair of Polyco Cut Gloves

Sizing Information for Polyco Hydro C5 PHYK Cut Gloves

To find your perfect size, simply measure the circumference of your palm (ignoring the thumb area) and the length of your hand as indicated in the image below. Once you have your measurements, please consult the sizing chart below to find the correct size for your hand.

Protection Ratings for Polyflex Hydro Cut Resistant Gloves

EN 388

• EN 388: 4X43C

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

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

Suitable Environments and Applications

Thanks to their combination of cut resistance and water-resistance, Polyco Hydro Cut Resistant Gloves are perfect for:

• Assembly
• Blade Handling
• Builders
• Construction
• DIY
• Glass
• Machinist
• Maintenance
• Mechanics
• Metal Handling
• Packaging
• Packing
• Scaffolding
• Sheet Metal Handling
• Slaughterhouse
• Slicing
• Touchscreen
• Utilities

Key Features and Benefits

• Level C cut resistance rating enhances protection against sharp and jagged material
• Water repellent foundation fabric keeps hands dry and damp free
• Touchscreen treated fingertips are smartphone and tablet compatible
• Scroll through plans, take calls and order equipment and parts without removing gloves
• SilverClear technology uses silver to kill microbial bacteria
• Nitrile palm coating enhances grip strength
• Available in five different sizes for a guaranteed perfect fit

Level C Cut Resistance Rating

A Level C cut rating indicates that the fabric can resist up to 15 newtons of downward force applied by a sharp implement. This is a high degree of resistance and makes Polyco Hydro Cut Gloves suitable for handling sharp and jagged material like metals, blades, timber and knives.

Water-Repellent Coating

Unlike most other water-resistant gloves, the Hydro C5 gloves have a hydrophobic solution applied to them to keep hands dry in wet conditions. This means that the gloves don't have to be fully coated and can offer an exceptional level of flexibility while still being suitable for use in wet conditions.

Innovative Patented SilverClear Design

The SilverClear range are formulated using a micro-blend of silver which is a natural antimicrobial agent which works to actively kill bacterial, fungus and viruses that appear and land on the hand. The additive works to protect the glove and your hands from tiny specs of mould and bad odours that arise throughout the day.

What Are the Benefits of a Nitrile Palm Coating

Nitrile is an incredibly absorbent coating, making it the perfect coating choice for a glove designed for damp and wet environments. Nitrile works tirelessly to suck up moisture which in turn prevents slips and grip issues.

Accidents arising from a compromised grip cost businesses untold amounts in lost product and injury claims every year. Minimise the risk by wearing gloves that prevent it.

What Makes a Palm Only Coating Special?

A palm only coating means that the back of the gloves is left uncovered. This allows odour, perspiration and smells to exit the glove naturally, preventing the onset and development of nasty conditions like dermatitis and eczema, as well as the build up of smell and odour.

Durable and Comfortable Grip

The Hydro C5 gloves also feature a nitrile foam palm coating. This gives the palm of your hand an incredible level of cushioning as well as grip, ensuring that your hands are as comfortable as possible no matter the condition or task.

Lightweight and Protective Liner

The liner in the Hydro C5 gloves provides it with the maximum levels of cut, abrasion and tear resistance to ensure your hands stay incredibly protected while you work. Despite the high level of protection offered by the liner it remains incredibly lightweight and comfortable to wear, ensuring that tasks can be carried out easily and safely.

Touch-Sensitive Fingertips

The fingertips of the Hydro C5 gloves are incredibly tactile and touch-sensitive. As well as helping you feel objects more easily, this also enables you to use touchscreens accurately and easily without having to remove the gloves.

Glove Codes

Additional Documentation and Safety Information

• Declaration of Conformity Statement
• Product Data Sheet

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.