Tornado TC1 Colossus Abrasion, Tear, and Puncture Resistant Gloves

For intense industrial and trade applications, the most robust hand protection is called for. As modern manufacturing environments can present a variety of mechanical and environmental risks, sometimes only the most versatile safety gloves will be suitable.

The Tornado TC1 Colossus Abrasion, Tear, and Puncture Resistant Gloves are ideal for users who require high cut resistance, robust performance and exceptional grip in either dry or oily conditions. Providing a high level of protection in all four EN 388 categories, these gloves are a fantastic solution for high-risk environments.

What's Included?

• 1 x Pair of Gloves

Which Size Tornado Gloves Are Right for Me?

Tornado Colossus Safety Gloves are available in four different sizes. To find the perfect one for you, simply measure the circumference of your palm (ignoring the thumb area) and the length of your hand as indicated in the image below. Once you have your measurements, please consult the sizing chart below to find the correct size for your hand.

Applications of the Tornado Colossus Industrial Work Gloves

Tornado Colossus Gloves are ideal for a number of different medium to heavy handling tasks in the following industries:

• Blacksmiths
• Blade Handling
• Builders
• Construction
• Glass Handling
• Handling Sharp Objects
• Machine Operation
• Maintenance
• Mechanics and Automotive Professionals
• Metal Grinding
• Roofing
• Scaffolding
• Sheet Metal Handling
• Warehouse
• Woodworking

Testing and Resistance Ratings for Tornado Colossus Gloves

EN 388 is a European regulation governing the sale of gloves used for safety and protection. It determines the gloves' performance when used for protection against mechanical machinery by measuring the fabric's abrasion, cut, tear and puncture resistance.

• EN 388: 4444C

EN 407

• X1XXXX

EN 407 is a European safety regulation governing the sale of gloves and garments that are resistant to any number of fire, heat and molten related hazards. Please view the table below to find out more:

Key Features and Benefits

• Contact heat resistant to up to 100°C
• Maximum tear, puncture and abrasion resistance ratings under EN 388
• Perfect for heavyweight industrial tasks
• Premium quality real leather foundation fabric
• Level C cut-resistance rating
• Essential wear for mechanics and blacksmiths

Robust and Flexible Design

Made from a specially-selected grade of split leather, the Tornado Colossus gloves are treated with a solution that gives the gloves enhanced durability and oil grip properties, whilst maintaining high levels of flexibility. A fully integrated seamless cut resistant lining completes the construction, ensuring that complete user protection is provided throughout.

Level C Cut Resistance Rating

Level C cut resistance indicates that a glove fabric can withstand up to a massive 15 newtons of downward pressure applied by a sharp implement. This can be the difference between a sharp edge, machine part or blade cutting straight through your gloves and the tip simply getting jammed between the tightly woven fibres. 

Perfect for Use Amongst Oil, Grease and Grime

Tornado Colossus Safety Gloves actually excel in dirty conditions. Perfect for mechanics, blacksmithing yards, warehouses and factories, they are capable of absorbing a huge amount of slick liquid to prevent grip instability and loss of strength in the hand.

Premium Grade Leather Foundation Fabric

Not all safety gloves use real leather as their foundation material. Leather has a number of benefits in comparison to other synthetic options, including:

• Real leather is highly breathable
• Durability is increased with the real thing 
• Skin-friendly due to a lack of dye/treatment chemicals

Highly Durable Design That's Built to Last

Tornado Colossus Gloves are built to last. It's that simple.

Perfect for mechanics and other heavyweight professionals, they are woven tightly using premium quality aramid leather spun fabric. Capable of taking a real beating from liquid and mechanical hazards, they're the perfect option for rough and ready professionals looking for serious workplace defence.

Across the Board Incredible EN 388 Ratings

Boasting maximum level 4 ratings in the abrasion, tear and puncture protection categories. These ratings demonstrate the robust and reliable resistance Tornado Gloves offer when exposed to wear and tear, breakdown, rips and sharp objects.

Documentation

• Data Sheet
• Declaration of Conformity

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.