Portwest A700 General Utility Orange Gloves

Designed for all-round purposes, the Portwest General Utility Orange Gloves A700OR use synthetic leather and elastane to guarantee exceptional flexibility, grip and mechanical protection. They come with additional reinforced stitching on the thumb that enhances their mechanical strength, while their lightweight design makes them ideal in applications that range from construction and maintenance to general handling and packaging.

Mechanical Properties of the Portwest General Utility Orange Gloves A700OR

The Portwest High Performance Gloves A700OR 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

Provides Exceptional Versatility

Designed for multi-purpose use, the Portwest Utility Orange Gloves are suitable across a wide range of industries. While they do offer flexibility and use in a variety of conditions, their lightweight, hugging and strong design ensures that they continue to provide protection in whatever environment that they are in.

Features of the Portwest General Utility Orange Gloves

• Features synthetic leather that ensures good mechanical protection
• Fitted with an elastane coat that provides dexterity
• High abrasion resistance means gloves are long-lasting
• Supplied with reinforced stitching on the thumb for extra strength
• Tight fitting design ensures a tight and secure fit
• Adheres to standards EN 388 and EN 420
• Comfortable inner liner ideal for extended use
• High sensitivity perfect for more tactile applications
• Available in a wide range of colours and sizes

Suitable for a Range of Industries

The Portwest General Utility Gloves A700OR are highly versatile gloves that perform well in industries ranging from construction and maintenance to general handling and packaging. They are suitable for use inside and outside, in dry and wet conditions and in clean and dirty environments. Some applications where these gloves are recommended include:

• Assembly
• Automotive
• Builders
• Construction
• Engineering
• Industrial
• Light engineering
• Local authorities
• Machinist 
• Maintenance 
• Material handling
• Mechanics
• Metal handling
• Outdoor work
• Packaging
• Packing
• Product inspection
• Public transport
• Scaffolding
• Transportation
• Utilities

Product Codes

The codes for the Portwest Utility Gloves are:

• A700ORRM
• A700ORRL
• A700ORRXL

Sizing of the Portwest Utility Gloves A700OR

The Portwest Gloves are available in three 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 of the Portwest Orange Gloves A700OR

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.