Portwest A590 Heat-Resistant Ambidextrous Burn-Protection Glove

When working in hot environments or around open flames, safety should always be a top priority. The Portwest A590 Heat-Resistant Ambidextrous Burn-Protection Glove is a fantastic protective tool with contact-heat resistance up to 250°C, and a high level of burning resistance to protect your skin from injury from open flames. This glove also has a seamless design to reduce irritation and increase comfort during long-term usage.

What's Included?

• 1 x Single Heat-Resistant Glove

Will This Glove Fit Me?

The Portwest Heat-Resistant Cotton Glove is available in large size which should be a suitable fit for most adult users. To find out if this glove is a good size for your hand, start by measuring the length of your hand and the circumference of your palm (as seen below). Then, use the sizing table as a guide to the fit of this glove.

Who Can Use This Heat-Proof Glove?

This Portwest Heat-Proof Glove is designed for protection against a range of risks, including those that come with working in hotter conditions. Applications that they are suitable for include (but are not limited to):

• Handling hot components
• Work conducted around open flames
• Engineering
• Glass blowing
• Carrying hot trays
• BBQ and oven glove (for non-food contact purposes)
• Working with a kiln
• Automotive
• Assembly
• Light-duty stationary blade handling
• Sheet metal handling
• Light-duty metal fabrication
• HVAC industry

How Can This Heat-Resistant Glove Protect My Hand?

There are a range of safety features included with this glove to enhance safety when using it. These features include:

• Contact heat resistance for brief (approximately 15 seconds), intermittent handling of components up to 250°C 
• Excellent level of protection against burns from open flames (very low flammability design)
• Decent level of cut resistant to help protect against wounds and lacerations when handling sharp components
• Designed with convective heat resistance to help keep hands cool and comfortable in very hot environments

Testing to European Standards

EN 388 (Mechanical Resistance)

• EN388: 1341X

EN 407 (Thermal Resistance)

• EN407: 4231XX

Key Features and Benefits

• Single 7-gauge heat resistant glove
• Suitable for handling hot components and working around open flames
• Offers contact heat protection up to 250°c for approximately 15 seconds
• Excellent level of burning resistance for reduced risk of burns when working around open flames
• Dextrous design has minimal impact on hand movement 
• Seamless construction reduces irritation for optimal comfort
• Ambidextrous design for maximum convenience
• 30cm length also offers protection to the wrist
• Machine washable at 30°C maximum for optimal hygiene maintenance
• Available in a size to suit most adult users

Materials

• Viscose, Cotton, Elastic

Additional DOcuments

• Declaration of Conformity
• 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.