Portwest A174 Flex Grip Handling Nylon Gloves

Designed with a comfortable nylon seamless knitted liner, the Portwest A174 Flex Grip Handling Nylon Gloves use a waterproof latex palm coat to provide excellent handling abilities in wet conditions. Their flexible and extra grippy design makes them ideal for fast applications, while they have been ergonomically constructed to ensure both comfort and reduce hand fatigue.

Mechanical Properties of the Portwest A174 Flex Grip Nylon Gloves

The Portwest A174 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

Enhanced Grip in Wet Conditions

Because of their extra grippy latex foam coating, the Portwest Flex Gloves offer superb grip in wet and slippery conditions. This, combined with their waterproof palm and mechanically strong design, work to boost productivity when handling materials.

Features of the Portwest Flex Grip Nylon Gloves A174

• Designed with a waterproof latex palm ideal for wet conditions
• Constructed with a latex foam coating that provides grip in all conditions
• Fitted with a medium thickness 13 gauge liner that ensures flexibility
• Supplied with an open back that enhances breathability
• Ergonomically designed to reduce hand fatigue
• Available with an elasticated to cuff to ensure a 
• Features a seamless knitted liner that provides exceptional comfort
• Available in a wide range of sizes

Suitable for a Range of Industries

While they are best suited to use in wet conditions, these gloves are highly versatile. They can also be used inside and outside, in dry conditions and in clean and dirty environments. Some applications where they are recommended include:

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

Product Codes

The codes for the Portwest Flex Grip Handling Gloves are:

• A174R8RS
• A174R8RM
• A174R8RL
• A174R8RXL
• A174R8RXXL

Sizing of the Portwest Nylon Gloves A174

The Portwest Nylon Gloves are available in five 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 Flex Grip 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.