Portwest A645 Level 4 Cut-Resistant Nitrile Foam Coated Gloves

A number one choice among cut-resistant gloves is the Portwest A645 Level 4 Cut-Resistant Nitrile Foam Coated Gloves, which use a super strong HDPE and glass fibre liner to protect against the worst of cuts. Ideal for use with food, these gloves feature a nitrile foam coat that works to enhance grip in bad conditions.

Mechanical Properties of the  Portwest A645 Cut-Resistant Nitrile Foam Coated Gloves

The Portwest A645 Cut-Resistant Foam Coated 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

A Top Choice for Cut-Resistant Gloves

The unbeatable level 4 cut resistance of the Portwest A645 Nitrile Foam Coated Gloves makes them ideal for use with food. They offer a thick, 13 gauge, HDPE and glass fibre liner that protects against the worst of cuts, while their flexible nitrile coat provides enough dexterity for the user to use sharp materials such as knives quickly and safely.

Features of the Portwest Cut-Resistant Nitrile Foam Gloves

• Excellent HDPE and glass liner provides level 4 cut resistance
• Fitted with a nitrile foam coat that ensures outstanding grip
• Highly versatile as it is suitable for use in dry and wet conditions
• Palm dipped design ensures high level of dexterity
• Designed to be breathable ideal for reducing hand temperature
• Seamless design enhances comfort during use
• Low linting feature reduces product contamination risk
• Features a thick 13 gauge liner that offers strong mechanical protection
• Suitable for use with food
• Available in a wide range of sizes

Suitable for a Range of Industries

The Portwest Cut-Resistant Gloves A645E8 are suitable in any industry where cut protection is needed. This includes use inside and outside, in dry, wet and oily conditions and in clean and dirty environments. Some applications where these gloves are recommended include:

• Assembly
• Cable Handling
• Component handling
• General handling
• Industrial work
• Engineering
• Emergency
• Fish filleting
• Food handling
• Food manufacturing
• Food packaging
• Food preparation
• Food service
• Glass manufacture
• Industrial work
• Local authorities
• Machinery use
• Maintenance
• Material handling
• Mechanics
• Packaging
• Packing
• Sharp material handling
• Sheet metal handling
• Utilities

Product Codes

The codes for the Portwest Nitrile Foam Coated Gloves are:

• A645E8RS
• A645E8RM
• A645E8RL
• A645E8RXL
• A645E8RXXL

Sizing of the Portwest Cut-Resistant Gloves A645E8

The Portwest 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.

Conformity Statement

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.