Ansell VersaTouch 72-290 Cut-Resistant Dyneema Sleeve

The Ansell VersaTouch 72-290 Cut-Resistant Dyneema Sleeve is a 500mm-long knitted sleeve designed to protect the forearm against mechanical injury. Manufactured from glass fibre, polypropylene and revolutionary, high-strength Dyneema, this sleeve provides exceptional resistance to abrasions and cuts. Washable and safe for use with food, this sleeve is perfect for an array of cutting, carving, deboning and filleting applications in the food industry.

Features and Benefits of the Ansell VersaTouch 72-290 Sleeve

• Gauge 10, 500mm-long knitted protective sleeve
• Manufactured from glass fibre, polypropylene and Dyneema
• Protects the forearm against cuts and lacerations
• Suitable for use in the food industry
• Washable at 90°C for better hygiene
• Silicone- and latex-free
• Supplied as a single sleeve

Applications for the 72-290 Sleeve

With exceptional resistance to cut, tear and abrasion, the 72-290 Sleeve is ideal for use in food processing and food service industries. Ideal applications include (but are not limited to):

• Carving
• Deboning
• Fish filleting
• Fish processing
• Fruit processing
• Vegetable processing
• Meal preparation

Testing of the VersaTouch 72-290 Sleeve

The 72-290 Cut-Resistant Sleeve meets the following specifications:

• European Directive 89/686/EEC
• EN 420:2003 + A1:2009
• EN 388:2003: 354X
• 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'

The table below shows the test results of the Ansell Dyneema Sleeve according to EN 388 Mechanical Risk specifications.

To view the Food Declaration of Product Compliance of this sleeve, please click the PDF link below:

Documentation for the VersaTouch 72-290 Sleeve

Conformity Statement	Instructions for Use

Please note that the price listed here is for one Ansell 72-290 Sleeve only.

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.