Showa 451 Thermo Gloves

Showa 451 Thermo Gloves feature a seamless acrylic lining which is warm, flexible and non irritating. The liner is combined with a latex coated palm which provides excellent grip and is specifically designed for cold conditions.  This coated palm also offers excellent resistance to tearing, making them a more durable.

Cold Protection

The Showa 451 Thermo Gloves are comfortable, flexible gloves that are pleasant to wear in cold environments. They are also suitable for use in damp environments and provide protection against aggressive detergents and alcohols. The Showa 451 Thermo Gloves are supplied in a grey design that minimises the impact of soiling and helps to extend glove life.

Anatomical Design

Showa 451 Thermo Gloves are anatomically designed to maximise flexibility and are well ventilated, thus minimising hand perspiration. They feature an antibacterial and anti-odour treatment to ensure wearer comfort is maximised during extended usage. The Showa 451 Thermo Gloves are held in place with elasticated cuffs and are washable at 40°C.

Colour-Coded Cuffs

Each size of these gloves will feature a different cuff trim colour. This makes it easy to identify which size you are using at a glance, and improves the speed of size identification for easy selection on site.

Applications of the Showa 451 Thermo Gloves

Showa 451 Thermo Gloves are ideal for manual handling tasks in cold environments such as outdoors or in cold rooms. Common applications include bricklaying, landscaping, refuse collection and roofing. Typical industries include:

• Agriculture
• Construction
• Horticulture
• Logistics
• Maintenance
• Municipal Services
• Railways
• Utilities

Please note that these gloves are poorly resistant to oil, grease and organic solvents.

Testing of the Showa 451 Thermo Gloves

• EN 388 Mechanical Risk:

The Showa 451 Thermo Gloves are also EN 511 approved for protection against cold.

Sizing of the Showa 451 Thermo Gloves

Showa 451 Thermo Gloves are available in four sizes. Please see the table below for details.

Care Recommendations for the Showa 451 Thermo Gloves

• May cause latex allergies
• Do not use in cases of chemical, electrical or thermal risk
• Highly traction resistant gloves, do not use if there is risk of being caught up in moving machines
• Store away from light and humidity
• Wash at 40°C max, using a neutral detergent

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.

What is EN 511?

You might have noticed that this product adheres to EN standard EN 511. 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 511. EN 511 stands for all things cold, and means that your gloves have been tested for their convective cold resistance, contact cold resistance and water permeability properties.

How Do I Read the EN 511 Score?

Simply speaking, the higher the score achieved the better the product will be at resisting the hazard tested. For the first two tests (convective cold resistance and contact cold resistance), the product will achieve between a Level 0 and a Level 4. The higher the score the better the resistance, with a Level 0 score meaning that it failed and an N/A score meaning that the product wasn’t tested for this hazard.

For water permeability the product will achieve either a Level 0 or a Level 1. Level 1 means that the product is waterproof, and Level 0 means that it isn't.

Where Can I Find Out More?

This is just a brief overview of EN standard EN 511 so you know where you are standing. For further information, you can see the Introductory EN 511 Blog in our Knowledge Centre.