Showa 541 Abrasion and Tear Resistant Grip Gloves
The Showa 541 Abrasion and Tear Resistant Grip Gloves provide the mechanical protection, control, and grip needed for performing intricate tasks in dry or greasy handling environments where the risk of cuts is moderate. Made for dirty environments, the dark grey colour of these gloves hide grime, while their elasticated knit wrist cuff prevents dirt and debris from entering.
What's Included?
Sizing of the 541 Showa Gloves
To find the best size for your hands, simply measure the circumference of your palm and the length of your hand as shown in the diagram below. Once you have these measurements, please match your results to the sizing table and select your desired size from the drop-down at the top of the page.
Size | Palm Circumference (mm) | Hand Length (mm) | Minimum Glove Length (mm) |
Size 7 (Small) | 152mm | 160mm | 220mm |
Size 8 (Medium) | 178mm | 171mm | 230mm |
Size 9 (Large) | 203mm | 182mm | 240mm |
Size 10 (Extra-Large) | 229mm | 192mm | 260mm |
Size 11 (XX-Large) | 254mm | 204mm | 270mm |
Applications of the Showa 541 Handling Gloves
The Showa 541 Handling Gloves are ideally suited for handling tasks in greasy environments where the risk of cuts is moderate. The grey colouring of these gloves ensure that dirt is not easily seen making these great for dirty environments. Typical applications for these gloves include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Handling heavy equipment
- Mechanical and engineering
- Intricate parts handling
- Component assembly
- Canning
- Bottling
Please note: These gloves offer high traction resistance. They must not be used where there is a risk of being caught up in moving machinery.
Testing of the Showa 541 Gloves
EN 388: Mechanical Resistance
Hazard | Resistance Level |
Abrasion Resistance | Level 4 |
Cut Resistance | Level 3 |
Tear Resistance | Level 4 |
Puncture Resistance | Level 2 |
ISO Cut Resistance | Level B |
Seamless Lining
The Showa 541 Palm Plus Gloves feature a seamless HPPE (high performance polyethylene) lining that is protective, flexible, light and durable. This HPPE lining is resistant to cutting and offers more resistance to abrasion than para-aramid.
What Cut Resistance Do These Oil-Resistant Gloves Provide?
Tested to provide a level B cut resistance score, these gloves offer protection of force up to 5 newtons against straight blade cuts, making them suitable for applications where there is a moderate risk of cuts.
Why Choose PU Coated Gloves?
PU coated gloves have been relied on in the safety gloves industry for years for their good touch sensitivity, breathability, dexterity, and even low particulate shed, which prevents cross contamination. This coating ensures gloves grip well even in damp conditions without getting stuck , and have good tensile strength and abrasion resistance.
Anatomical Design
Maximising flexibility and comfort, the Showa 541 Gloves are anatomically designed. The microporous material of the lining achieves a well ventilated glove, which minimises hand perspiration, while the elasticated cuff at the wrists of these gloves ensure unrestricted movement.
Colour-Coded Cuffs
Each size of these gloves will feature a different cuff trim colour. This makes it easy to identify which size you are using at a glance, and improves the speed of size identification for easy selection on site.
Materials
- HPPE
- PU Coated
- Seamless Knit
Care Instructions
- Do not use in cases of chemical, electrical or thermal risk
- Highly traction-resistant gloves, do not use if there is risk of being caught up in moving machines
- Store away from light and humidity
- Wash at 40°C max, using a neutral detergent
- Do not use with chemicals other than those tested without prior trials
- Performance levels as per standard EN 388 retained after three washes, subject to variations linked to actual usage conditions
Documentation for the 541 Showa Gloves