SHOWA 381 Microporous Foamed Nitrile-Coated Gloves

With an embossed nitrile foam palm for enhanced grip and a comfortable, ergonomic design, the Showa 381 Microporous Foamed Nitrile-Coated Gloves are ideal for a wide range of general handling tasks. Manufactured from spandex with microfibre properties, the gloves wick away sweat and keep the user's hands cool.

PHYSICAL RESISTANCE OF THE SHOWA 381 Microporous Foamed Gloves

The Showa 381 Gloves have been tested to EN 388, the European Standard that gauges a gloves resistance to a range of physical threats. Please see the table below for a breakdown of the results.

KEY FEATURES OF THE SHOWA 381 Microporous Foamed Gloves

• Ultra lightweight handling gloves
• Embossed microporous palm coating 
• 13 gauge SHOWA microfibre yarn liner
• EN 388 abrasion resistance level 4
• Seamless design to prevent skin irritation
• Anatomical design for flexibility of movement
• Microfibre yarn wicks sweat, keeping hands cool and dry
• Designed for flexibility and extended wear
• 0.84mm finger thickness allows for excellent tactility and sensitivity

Benefits of the Nitrile Coating On The Showa 381 Gloves

The embossed nitrile finish on the Showa 381 Gloves disperses oil away from the surface of the glove, allowing for long-lasting grip in light oily environments. This microporous coating also allows warm air and moisture to escape, keeping hands dry and cool. 

Applications Of The Showa 381 Gloves

The Showa 381 Gloves can be used for a range of general handling tasks. Appropriate applications include (but are not limited to):

• Aerospace operations
• Automotive operations
• Manufacturing
• Warehousing and distribution

SIZING OF THE SHOWA 381 Microporous Foamed Gloves

The Showa 381 Gloves are available in sizes 6, 7, 8 and 9. Please refer to the table below for details.

Documentation for the Showa 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.