HexArmor SharpsMaster HV 7082 Needle Stick Resistant Gloves

The HexArmor SharpsMaster HV 7082 Needle Stick Resistant Gloves feature the highest needle stick resistance available due to their design and layering of SuperFabric materials and nitrile coating. As well as being extremely needle resistant, the  SharpsMaster gloves are also cut resistant to the highest level according to CE standards.

Main Features of the HexArmor SharpsMaster HV 7082 Needle Stick Resistant Gloves

The  Sharpsmaster gloves are made from three layers of 'SuperFabric' branded material -, a breathable, durable and lightweight fabric reinforced with an overlay of tiny armour plates. 

This fabric is then dipped 3/4 of the way in a nitrile coating for extra protection against needles. By design, the Sharpsmaster HV 7082 is comfortable and provides good dexterity but minimal grip. 

The gloves also have an added anti-microbial treatment which helps them stay fresh. The elasticated wrist helps to ensure and maintain a good fit and protects from dirt travelling into the glove. The nitrile coating can be seen in the image below.

EN Rating

These gloves are EN388 Certified Safety Gloves, scoring a 4533 in testing. See below for a breakdown of this testing. 

Please note that while there is no EN388 specific needle stick resistance test, the Sharpsmaster HV 7082 has been tested using a modified ASTM 1342 standard of puncture resistance using 25 gauge hypodermic needles.

Confused about the differences between needlestick resistance and puncture resistance? View our quick guide for an explanation.

Single Glove Solution

The HexArmor SharpsMaster HV 7082 gloves are highly needle stick resistant and have the benefit of being a single glove solution without the need to wear an inner or outer layer (unless desired).

SharpsMaster HV 7082 Gloves are suitable for use in indoors, in dry or wet conditions, although they are more suitable for use in clean working environments.

Applications of the HexArmor SharpsMaster HV 7082 Needle Stick Resistant Gloves

The Sharpsmaster Needle Resistant gloves feature full palm protection to defend against punctures, needles and blade cut hazards. Additional protection areas include fingers, finger tips and sides of the thumbs - these are the areas tested to the levels above.

The HexArmor Sharpsmaster gloves are used for a number of different tasks in various industries, including:

• Baggage Handling
• Critical waste handling
• Customs gloves
• Domestic critical waste
• Hospital waste handling
• Industrial critical waste
• Laundry handling
• Law enforcement
• Needlestick handling
• Police
• Prisons
• Public transport
• Public utilities
• Railway maintenance 
• Recycling
• Refuse collection
• Refuse handling
• Sewage treatment
• Shipping
• Waste recycling
• Waste sorting
• Wastewater treatment
• Postal
• Medical/Vet/Dental
• Local authorities
• Emergency services
• Waste management

Specifications of the HexArmor SharpsMaster HV 7082 Needle Stick Resistant Gloves

• Fiber content - (Lining) 51% Plastic, 30% Polyester, 19% Cotton. (Shell) 70% Nitrile, 30% Nylon.
• EN388 Rating 4533
• Highly needle resistant 
• Launderable (on a gentle cycle)
• High visibility design
• Comes in four size options (sizing options and advice are below)
• Gloves should be stored in dry conditions
• When stored gloves will not suffer in mechanical properties for up to five years from the date of manufacture
• The life of the gloves is difficult to estimate, it depends completely on application and responsibility of the user
• Made with three layers of SuperFabric and coated in a nitrile coating on the palms and fingers and thumb

Sizing Information

In order to select the correct size of safety glove, simply measure across your palm at the point indicated in the picture. Then compare your measurement with the chart below to ensure that you select the correct size of glove for your hand. We would recommend using a tape measure or ruler to get the right measurement. Our measurements are based on centimetres. Where your measurement falls on the boundary of two sizes, we would recommend selecting the larger of the two sizes for a comfortable fit. However, if you would specifically like your gloves to be a closer fit, perhaps for work that requires fine movements, select the smaller of the two sizes.

Safety Warning

Please note - This product should not be used with moving or serrated blades.

Documentation for the HexArmor SharpsMaster HV 7082 Needle Stick Resistant Gloves

Conformity Statement	Instructions for Use

Delivery

This item will be dispatched by 1st Class 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).

However, during the Coronavirus crisis, please note that our dispatch times are extended due to unprecedented demand for our products. Please allow an additional 5 working days for dispatch of your order. 

Our team are working hard to process orders as quickly as possible. We would like to thank you for your patience and understanding during this challenging time.

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.