Portwest A665 VHR Advanced Cut-Resistant Gloves

For industries that demand both dexterity and outstanding cut resistance, the Portwest A665 VHR Advanced Cut-Resistant Gloves should be a number one choice. Their HDPE and glass fibre liner ensures exceptional hand protection, while their nitrile foam palm coating provides grip, dexterity and breathability.

Mechanical Properties of the Portwest A665 VHR Advanced Cut-Resistant Gloves

The Portwest A665 VHR Cut-Resistant 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

Provide Exceptional Mechanical Protection

The Portwest A665 Advanced Gloves offer exceptional mechanical protection, with a tough glass fibre and HDPE liner that protects from abrasion, cuts, tears and punctures. Furthermore, they feature a special nitrile foam palm coating provides extra hand protection and outstanding grip, making them ideal for general handling applications.

Features of the Advanced Cut-Resistant Gloves A665

• Strong HDPE and glass fibre liner provides exceptional cut protection
• Fitted with a nitrile foam coat that enhances grip 
• Impressive dexterity makes gloves ideal for handling
• Low linting construction reduces contamination risk
• 100% breathable design enhances comfort during use
• Tight fitting 13 gauge liner ensures a secure fit
• Suitable for use with food
• High abrasion resistance means gloves are long-lasting
• Available in a wide range of sizes

Suitable for a Range of Industries

The Portwest Advanced Cut-Resistant Gloves are highly versatile, and can be used across a wide range of industries. They are suitable for use with food, inside and outside, in dry and wet environments, and in dirty and clean conditions. Some applications where these gloves are recommended include:

• Abattoir
• Assembly
• Automotive
• Builders
• Can handling
• Ceramics
• Construction
• DIY
• Electronics
• Food handling
• Food preparation
• Glass
• Industrial work
• Local authorities
• Machinist
• Maintenance
• Mechanics
• Metal handling
• Oil and gas
• Packaging
• Packing
• Product inspection
• Railway maintenance
• Scaffolding
• Slaughterhouse
• Slicing
• Steel sheet handling
• Utilities
• Vegetable processing

Product Codes

The codes for the Portwest Cut-Resistant Gloves are:

• A665GRRM
• A665GRRL
• A665GRRXL
• A665GRRXXL

Sizing of the Portwest Cut-Resistant Gloves A665

The Portwest A665 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 for the Portwest Advanced Cut-Resistant 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.