Portwest A185 Thermal Latex Yellow and Blue Gloves

With high durability, impressive grip and strong mechanical strength, the Portwest A185 Thermal Latex Yellow and Blue Gloves are excellent at general handling applications. This is combined with a thick polyester liner to provide outstanding protection from the cold making them highly useful in cold, wintry conditions.

Mechanical Properties of the Portwest Thermal Latex Yellow and Blue Gloves

The Portwest A185 Thermal Latex 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

EN 511

Excellent at Handling in Cold Conditions

Because of their 7 gauge polyester liner, the Portwest Gloves offer exceptional dexterity. This combined with their high levels of grip, strong mechanical protection and thermal properties, make the gloves ideal for handling applications in cold conditions.

Features of the Portwest Thermal Yellow and Blue Gloves

• Feature a double dipped latex coat that offers excellent grip
• Designed to repel water and most liquids
• Fitted with a 7 gauge liner that offers flexibility
• Constructed with a polyester liner that protects from the cold
• Extra layer on fingertips enhances protection
• High mechanical resistance ensures long-lasting user protection
• Adhere to EN standards EN 388, EN 420 and EN 511
• Low linting design reduces risk of contamination
• Available in a wide range of sizes and colours

Suitable for a Range of Industries

The Portwest Thermal Latex Yellow and Blue Gloves A185Y4 are perfect for cold environments. Their double dipped coat means that they are suitable for use in wet conditions, while they can also be used inside and outside, in dry conditions and in dirty and clean environments. Some applications where they are recommended include:

• Assembly
• Automotive
• Builders
• Component handling
• Construction
• Cold store
• Engineering
• Electronics
• Freezer
• General handling
• Industrial
• Light engineering
• Local authorities
• Machinist 
• Maintenance 
• Material handling
• Mechanics
• Metal handling
• Outdoor work
• Packaging
• Packing
• Product inspection
• Public transport
• Railway maintenance
• Scaffolding
• Transportation
• Utilities

Product Codes

The codes for the Portwest Thermal Gloves are:

• A185Y4RM
• A185Y4RL
• A185Y4RXL
• A185Y4RXXL

Sizing of the Portwest Thermal Latex Yellow and Blue Gloves

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 of the Portwest Thermal Latex Yellow and Blue 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.