UCi Ardant-5D Microfoam Palm-Coated Cut-Resistant Gloves

The UCi Ardant-5D Microfoam Palm-Coated Cut-Resistant Gloves use special four yarn blend technology and an integral steel core, that when used together provide excellent cut-resistance. This is supported by a microfoam palm coating and a reinforced thumb crotch, perfect for tough, industrial applications such as in construction, oil and gas and railway maintenance.

Mechanical Properties of the Microfoam Palm-Coated Cut-Resistant Gloves

The Ardant-5D Cut-Resistant Gloves offer excellent protection against a wide range of mechanical risks. They have been tested in accordance with EU standards to ensure a high level of performance. Please find the results below:

EN 388

Steel Core for Cut Resistance

The Ardant-5D Microfoam Palm-Coated Gloves feature a steel core that helps to achieve level D cut resistance, while retaining the flexibility, sensitivity and comfort that is needed for general handling. This is supported by RTC technology, which incorporates a reinforced thumb crotch into the design of the gloves and therefore helps to provide outstanding mechanical protection in high risk areas of the hand.

Features of the Ardant-5D Palm-Coated Gloves

• Special four yarn blend offers strong protection
• Glass core helps to provide high cut resistance
• Features RTC technology via a reinforced thumb crotch
• Microfoam palm coating is soft and enhances grip
• Comfortable design ideal for extended use
• Suitable for use in wet, dry and oily conditions

Suitable for a Wide Range of Industries

The Ardant-5D Palm-Coated Cut-Resistant Gloves are well suited to tough, mechanical environments as they are highly resistant against cuts. They can also be used in dry, wet and oily environments, meaning that they are extremely versatile. Some applications where they are recommended include:

• Assembly
• Component handling
• Construction
• Engineering
• Local authorities
• Materials handling
• Mechanics
• Manual handling
• Oil and gas
• Railway maintenance
• Transportation
• Utilities
• Warehouse

Sizing of the Ardant-5D Palm-Coated Gloves

The Ardant-5D Microfoam Gloves are available in four sizes that should be suitable for most users. To find your perfect pair, please measure the circumference and length of your palm and match the results to the table below.

Documentation for the Palm-Coated 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.