Polyco GL890 Bodyguards Medical Gloves for Virus Protection
The Polyco GL890 Bodyguards Medical Gloves for Virus Protection are certified disposable gloves that offer superb resistance against viruses, proving perfect for use in hospitals, care homes or for improving your own hygiene while travelling. They are thin, grippy, flexible and sensitive disposable gloves that are easy to don, making them an excellent choice for fast and efficient use.
What's Included?
Which Size GL890 Gloves Are Right for Me?
To find your perfect size, 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.
Size | Circumference of Palm (mm) | Length of Palm (mm) |
Size 6 (Extra Small) | 152mm | 160mm |
Size 7 (Small) | 178mm | 171mm |
Size 8 (Medium) | 203mm | 182mm |
Size 9 (Large) | 229mm | 192mm |
Size 10 (Extra Large) | 254mm | 204mm |
Why Buy the Polyco GL890 Bodyguards Gloves?
- Virus Protection: EN 374-5 certified for virus protection
- Medically Certified: Certified to EN 455 for medical use
- Strong: Designed using nitrile for extra strength
- Comfort: Powder-free for reduced irritation
- Hygiene: Disposable design allows you to improve hygiene
Where Can I Use the Polyco GL890 Medical Gloves?
The Polyco GL890 Bodyguards Medical Gloves are versatile medical grade gloves that are well recommended for a wide array of environments. They are best suited to protection against viruses, so we would recommend them in hospitals, care homes and for improving your own hygiene standards. Full uses include:
EN 374 Chemical Resistance
EN 374
EN 374 is the European safety regulation that determines the chemical resistance of garments and gloves. The ratings seen below are determined by exposing the fabric to various amounts of each chemical to assess the level damage done to the fibres.
Please see the information below for a full breakdown of the chemical resistance of Polyco GL890 Gloves:
Chemical | Breakthrough Time |
Acetic Acid 10% | >60 mins |
Ethidium Bromide 1% | >480 mins |
Formaldehyde 37% | >30 mins |
n - Heptane | >30 mins |
Hydrochloric acid 32% | >120 mins |
Isopropyl Alcohol (Isopropanol) | >10 mins |
Nitric Acid 40% | >10 mins |
Phosphoric acid 30% | >480 mins |
Potassium Hydroxide 45% | >480 mins |
Sodium Hydroxide 40% | >480 mins |
Sulphuric Acid 40% | >480 mins |
Chemical Resistance Guide
For more information on chemical resistance, please click the PDF link below:
Chemical Resistance Guide |
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Why Should I Trust Polyco Gloves for Virus Protection?
Polyco Gloves have been certified to a range of different standards, each ensuring that they can protect against different hazards. These are as follows:
EN 374 - Resistance to Penetration by Chemical and Micro-Organisms
The Polyco GL890 Blue Nitrile Disposable Gloves have demonstrated reliable resistance to chemical penetration in testing, making them suitable for use in medical contamination environments.
EN 455 - Single Use Medical Glove Approved
The Polyco GL890 Blue Nitrile Disposable Gloves have been tested in accordance with European Standards and have been approved for use as a single use medical glove.
AQL Rating - 1.5
This means that there is a statistical probability that 1.5% of any tested batch of the Polyco GL890 Blue Nitrile Disposable Gloves could have pinhole defects. This is an exacting standard only achieved by the best quality disposable gloves.
What Does This Mean?
These standards mean that you can use these gloves to protect against bacteria, viruses and it means that you can use them safely in a medical environment. The AQL rating means that the gloves aren't likely to let liquid through, helping to improve the contamination risk.
What is the Tensile Strength of Polyco gl890 Gloves?
These gloves have a minimum tensile strength of 6 Newtons. Tensile strength refers to the amount of force that is required to cause damage to something.
How Grippy Are Polyco GL890 Disposable Gloves?
The Polyco GL890 Gloves boast an excellent grip thanks to textured fingertips, allowing for reliable handling of objects and instruments in medical environments.
What Are the Polyco Gloves for Virus Protection Made From?
The Polyco GL890 Disposable Gloves are powder-free, minimising particulate contamination where product protection is of paramount importance, such as in sensitive medical environments. In addition, thanks to their nitrile construction, they are latex-free, eliminating negative effects on patients and clinicians who are allergic to latex.
Glove Codes
For individual codes for each glove size, please view the information in the table below:
Glove Size | Glove Code |
Size 6 | GL8904 |
Size 7 | GL8901 |
Size 8 | GL8902 |
Size 9 | GL8903 |
Size 10 | GL8905 |
Conformity Statement
Conformity Statement |
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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).
Orders that are placed before 14:00 on a working day are usually dispatched on the same day; for orders placed outside this timeframe, they are normally dispatched the next working day.
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.
Order Value | UK Delivery Charge |
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Up to £39.99 | £4.95 |
£40.00 and over | FREE |
Please note: orders to NON-mainland UK and the Scottish highlands may be subject to an additional delivery charge, dependent on the size and value of the order.
What is EN 374?
You might have noticed that this product adheres to EN standard EN 374. 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 374. EN 374 stands for Protective Gloves Against Chemicals, and informs you of your gloves' resistance to chemicals and micro-organisms.
How Do I Read the EN 374 Score?
Understanding EN 374 takes a little but more effort than with other standards as it comes with different letters, numbers and symbols that represent different levels of protection against different types of chemicals. Some of the different things you may see include:
- Symbol: Corresponds to the test that the products were subjected to
- Type: Corresponds to how many chemicals the product was tested against
- Letter: Corresponds to which chemicals the product was tested against
- Number: Corresponds to how long the product can withstand the chemical
Where Can I Find Out More?
We try our best to make it clear in the copy which chemicals the product can withstand. However, if it isn't clear or if you'd like to know a bit more, you can see the Introductory EN 374 Blog in our Knowledge Centre.
15 November 2022 | David
I use these all the time for general DIY/gardening/building/car mechanics. They normally last 2 to 3 days having been taken off and put back on many times without splitting. Best blue nitrile glove I've found
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27 April 2022 | Valerie
These gloves are made from very strong material and last much longer than any gloves I have bought since Covid started.
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03 April 2022 | Susan
I have found them to be: slightly larger than the last box I purchased, both stated 'large' also the previous gloves to my mind were slightly thinner than the new ones. I have used one pair to date and they seem O.K., except for the slightly larger aspect.
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Response:
Hi Susan,
Many thanks for taking the time out of your day to leave a review with us. Viewing and responding to customer feedback is a really important part of what we do as it gives us an insight into how our products perform when they leave us!
I have contacted the manufacturer regarding your issue and they have confirmed to me that there has been no formulation/design change to this product. They could also confirm that the thickness of these gloves has always been 0.09mm.
We hope this information is valuable and thanks again for taking the time to leave a review with us.
Kind regards,
Seth at SafetyGloves.co.uk
GL890 BodyGuards Medical Gloves 01 April 2022 | Carlton
Safety Gloves sent email when the gloves were in stock, went on line ordered and speedy delivery. Brilliant service and excellent gloves comfortable and strong
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31 December 2021 | Andres
Your gloves has good quality. We (my wife and I) use them at hair and beauty sector. Your delivery service is very fast and your prices are good as well. We will purchasing more later. Many thanks
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20 June 2021 | Stephen
Items as expected and prompt delivery.
Very satisfied.
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11 March 2021 | Peter
Very good quality product. Easy to order website and excellent delivery service; prompt and efficient.
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01 March 2021 | John
Good alround quality,fit for purpose in every respect.
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09 November 2020 | Alexander
Best disposable gloves you can get
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08 November 2020 | William
Excellent service speedy delivery and great product Using gloves in the funeral industry as a covid 19 prevention and excellent for the job
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