Portwest A729 Grey and Black Anti-Impact Cut Resistant Thermal Work Gloves
Capable of managing a number of risks including cold, abrasions, impacts and cuts, the Portwest A729 Grey and Black Anti-Impact Cut Resistant Thermal Work Gloves are suitable for use in all kinds of tough work industries including building, scaffolding and freezer work. They have a thermo-plastic rubber backing that protects against knocks and dropped objects, a thermal liner for warmth, and a nitrile palm coating for grip.
What's Included In My Purchase?
The Portwest A729 Anti-Impact gloves are supplied as a pair.
Sizing Information
The Portwest Gloves are available in four sizes. To find your perfect pair, please measure the circumference and length of your palm and match the results to the table below.
Glove Size | Palm Circumference | Palm Length |
Size 7 (Small) | 178mm | 170mm |
Size 8 (Medium) | 203mm | 182mm |
Size 9 (Large) | 229mm | 192mm |
Size 10 (Extra Large) | 254mm | 204mm |
How Do the Portwest A729 Anti Impact Gloves Protect Your Hands?
To prevent injury to the hands caused by dropped tools or objects, the A729 Gloves have Thermo plastic rubber material on their backs. absorbs and distributes impact shock, protecting the hand from harmful amounts of force. On top of this, the gloves have great mechanical resistance and thermal protection, so users can keep a secure grip on cold, coarse and sharp materials, and items are less likely to be dropped in the first place.
EN 388 (Protection Against Mechanical Risks)
Test | Result |
Abrasion | Level 4 |
Cut | N/A |
Tear | Level 4 |
Puncture | Level 2 |
Blade Cut | Level C |
Impact | Pass |
EN 511 (Protection Against Cold Hazards)
Test | Result |
Convective Cold | N/A |
Contact Cold | Level 2 |
Water Permeability | N/A |
Other
- AS/NZS 2161 .2 (General Hand Protection Requirements)
- AS/NZS 2161 .3 (Mechanical Risks)
- AS/NZS 2161 .5 (Cold Resistance)
- ANSI/ISEA 105: 2016 Cut Level A4 (Cut Resistance)
- ANSI/ISEA 138 Level 2 (Impact Resistance, Pass)
- CE Category: CAT II (Intermediate Level Risks)
What Do These Ratings Mean?
The Portwest Gloves have the highest possible scores for both abrasion and tear resistance, as well as good cut resistance and a passing mark for impact resistance. This means they can be used in manual handling environments involving rough or sharp materials, and in industries where there may be a risk of knocks or bumps to the backs of the hands.
Key Features and Benefits
- Nitrile coated gloves with impact protection on the back of the hands
- Nitrile coating optimises wet and dry grip
- Thermo plastic rubber protects the back of the hand from impact
- Flexible liner enables tactility and dexterity
- High performance polyethylene (HPPE) and glass fibre liner is durable yet stretchy
- Suitable for handling cold or frozen materials for brief periods of time
- Velcro wrist strap offers tailored fit and comfort
- Low linting construction reduces risk of product contamination
- Available in four different sizes
Who Can Use the Portwest Anti Impact Unlined Gloves?
Due to the variety of protective features the Portwest Anti-Impact Gloves have, they are suitable for rough work in all kinds of industries. They can be used in dirty, dry, icy and cold environments both indoors and outdoors. Some applications they are recommended for include:
Are the Protwest A729 Gloves Water Resistant?
The nitrile coated palms and fingers of the Portwest A729 offer good water resistance, so they can be used to handle wet, icy or frozen objects. However, they are not technically water resistant and shouldn't be used for prolonged periods in rain or other very wet conditions, nor should they be submerged in liquid.
How Much Grip Do the Portwest A729 Gloves Offer?
The Portwest A729 gloves have a nitrile coating on their fingers and palms, which can improve the strength of a user's grip. This can help prevent tools and other materials from being dropped in dry, wet and slippery conditions.
Documentation for the Portwest A729 Gloves