Ansell ProFood 78-110 Thermostat Knitted Thermal Gloves

The Ansell ProFood 78-110 Thermostat Knitted Thermal Gloves are seamless, knitted gloves made from a revolutionary fibre that provides superior thermal regulation. Protecting against both contact cold and contact heat, and safe for use with food, the 78-110 Glove is ideal for a wide range of tasks in the food industry, including cold storage, food service, dry food handling and as an under-glove for applications in cold environments.

Features and Benefits of the ProFood 78-110 Gloves 

• Gauge 13 knitted thermal gloves with a knitwrist
• Manufactured from Thermolite for superior insulation
• Seamless for maximum user comfort and reduced irritation
• Washable at 40°C for increased longevity and good hygiene
• Ambidextrous design for greater versatility of use
• Provide protection against contact cold
• Protect against contact heat up to 100°C
• Silicone-free to reduce the risk of contamination
• Safe for contact with food

Thermolite Material for Excellent Insulation

The 78-110 Gloves are manufactured from spandex and Thermolite, a special hollow-core fibre that provides superior thermal insulation. These fibres trap warmth against the skin to keep the hands warm in cold environments. This material also eliminates perspiration to prevent cooling and therefore maintain body heat.

Protection Against Heat and Cold

The Thermostat Gloves provide protection against both contact heat and contact cold. They have been certified as providing protection against contact cold under EN 511:2006 (010). They have also been tested to EN 407:2004 for resistance to heat, and were found to provide protection against contact heat up to 100°C.

Application for the ProFood Thermostat Gloves

Safe for contact with food and providing protection against contact heat and contact cold, the ProFood Gloves are suitable for a wide range of application in the food industry. Ideal applications include (but are not limited to):

• Cold handling
• Cold storage
• Dry food handling
• Food retail
• Food service
• As an under-glove

Testing of the ProFood 78-110 Knitted Thermal Gloves

These gloves meet the following specifications:

• European Directive 89/686/EEC
• EN 420:2003 + A1:2009
• EN 388:2003: 214X 
• EN 407-5:2004: X1XXXX
• EN 511:2006: 010
• 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'

When tested to EN 388:2003, the 78-110 Gloves achieved the following ratings:

To view the Food Declaration of Product Compliance of these gloves, please click the PDF link below:

Sizing of the 78-110 Thermal Gloves

These gloves are available in two sizes. Please refer to the table below for sizing details, then select the size that you require from the drop-down menu above.

Documentation for the Ansell 78-110 Thermal 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.