Portwest A315 All-Flex Nitrile Foam Coated Handling Gloves

Lightweight, dexterous and sensitive, the Portwest A315 All-Flex Nitrile Foam Coated Handling Gloves have been ergonomically designed to provide comfort while offering exceptional mechanical protection. This combination of safety and dexterity make the gloves ideal for general handling, especially as the nitrile foam dip enhances grip.

Mechanical Properties of the Portwest A315 All-Flex Nitrile Foam Coated Gloves

The Portwest A315 All-Flex Handling 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

Designed for Comfort and Quality

The All-Flex gloves are ergonomically designed for comfort, while their full nitrile coating provides high quality grip and protection. This makes the gloves perfect for handling applications with an intermediate level of threat, especially as their elasticated cuff ensures a tight, safe and secure fit.

Features of the Portwest A315 All-Flex Nitrile Handling Gloves

• Designed to be highly lightweight ideal for fast applications
• Ergonomically designed to reduce hand fatigue and cool hands
• Full nitrile coating provides exceptional grip in wet conditions
• Designed to be used with most mobile touchscreen devices
• Fitted with an elasticated cuff that ensures a safe and secure fit
• Offers excellent all round mechanical protection
• Supplied with a thin, 13 gauge pylon liner that allows for sensitivity
• Available in a wide range of sizes

Suitable for a Range of Industries

The Portwest All-Flex Foam Coated Handling Gloves are well suited to a variety of different conditions. They are highly versatile, and can be used inside and outside, in dry and wet conditions and in dirty and clean environments. Some applications where these gloves are recommended include:

• Automotive
• Bricklaying
• Building
• Construction
• Component handling
• Engineering
• General handling
• Industrial work
• Local authorities
• Materials handling
• Maintenance
• Manual handling
• Mechanics
• Outdoor work
• Packaging
• Packing
• Scaffolding
• Shipping
• Railway maintenance
• Transportation
• Utilities
• Warehouse

Product Codes

The codes for the Portwest All-Flex Gloves are:

• A315K8RM
• A315K8RL
• A315K8RXL
• A315K8RXXL

Sizing of the Portwest All-Flex Nitrile Foam Handling Gloves A315

The Portwest 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 Portwest Foam Handling 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.