The Portwest A590 heat-resistant glove is a reliable choice for professionals who deal with high temperatures during their daily work. This functional hand protection is specifically designed for welders, metalworkers, and employees in the food industry or commercial kitchens. Thanks to its high-quality materials, this model offers an effective barrier against thermal risks, allowing you to work safely in challenging and heat-intensive conditions.
For which specific tasks is this heat-resistant Portwest glove suitable?
This heat-resistant glove is ideally suited for work in the metal industry, welding shops, and professional kitchens where direct contact with hot materials occurs. The glove complies with the EN 407: 2020 standard for thermal risks and offers certified protection against contact heat.
This model protects the wearer against contact heat up to 250 degrees Celsius for a period of 15 seconds. Thanks to the robust 7-gauge liner and the length of 30 centimeters, your wrists and forearms are also better protected against unwanted heat sources.
What does the EN 388 standard mean for this heat-resistant glove?
The EN 388: 2016 + A1: 2018 standard on this heat-resistant glove indicates that the product provides protection against mechanical risks. The code 1341X represents the specific performance in terms of abrasion resistance, cut resistance, tear strength, and puncture resistance.
In practice, this means that in addition to thermal protection, the glove also provides basic resistance against mechanical wear when handling rough materials. The glove features an ambidextrous design, meaning it can be worn on either the left or the right hand.
The heat-resistant glove is machine washable at up to 30 degrees Celsius for hygienic reuse. The long cuff ensures extra comfort and a secure fit.
Features:
- Provides protection against contact heat up to 250°C for 15 seconds
- Robust 7-gauge liner
- Design with long cuffs
- The glove can be worn on either the left or right hand
- Glove length 30cm
- Sold individually
- Machine washable
- CE certified
- Machine washable up to 30°C
- Retail tag for retail presentation
Standards: EN ISO 21420: 2020 Dexterity 1, EN 388: 2016 + A1: 2018 (1341X), EN 407: 2020 (4231XX)
