Portwest A130 Criss-Cross PVC Handling Gloves
Designed with a PVC pattern for extra grip, the Portwest A130 Criss-Cross PVC Handling Gloves are designed to perform exceptionally well in general handling applications. Their comfortable cotton liner ensures that the gloves can be used for extended periods, while the thick, mechanically seven gauge polyester liner protects the hands from mechanical risks.
What's Included?
Which Size Portwest A130 Safety Gloves Are Right for Me?
Portwest A130 Criss Cross Safety Gloves are available in three 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.
Size | Palm Circumference | Hand Length |
Size 8 (Medium) | 203mm | 182mm |
Size 9 (Large) | 229mm | 192mm |
Size 10 (Extra Large) | 254mm | 204mm |
Mechanical Properties of the Portwest A130 Criss Cross PVC Handling Gloves
EN 388
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.
Hazard | Level of Resistance |
Abrasion Resistance | Level 1 |
Cut Resistance | Level 1 |
Tear Resistance | Level 4 |
Puncture Resistance | Level 1 |
ISO Cut Resistance | N/A |
Features of the Portwest A130 Criss Cross Handling Gloves
- Features a PVC pattern on the palm and back to ensure high grip
- Offers excellent flexibility helping to boost user performance when handling
- Supplied with strong abrasion resistance, ensuring gloves are long lasting
- Fitted with a cotton inner liner that provides comfort
- Offers good mechanical protection against a wide range of threats
- Features a knitwrist that ensures a safe and secure fit
- Available in a wide range of sizes
Suitable for a Range of Industries
Flexible, highly grippy and strong, the Portwest Criss Cross Gloves perform well in any industry where general handling tasks are performed. This includes use inside and outside, in dry and wet conditions and in dirty and clean environments. Some applications where the gloves are recommended include:
Greatly Enhance Your Grip
Portwest A130 Criss Cross Handling Gloves are fitted with a special criss cross PVC coat that offers enhanced grip, helping to boost performance in general handling applications. Furthermore, their thin and flexible polyester and cotton liner provide both dexterity and comfort, helping to provide the user with total control when handling materials.
Maximise Dexterity for Safe and Secure Manual Handling
With a 7 gauge liner fitted into the interior of each glove, Portwest A130 Safety Gloves fit close to the hand for enhanced dexterity and accuracy on the job. Perfect for packing departments, this snug fit maximises accuracy in the fingertips and ensures baggy fabric doesn't cause slips and drops on the warehouse or factory floor.
Knitted Cuff Increases Warmth On the Job
A knitted cuff is a nice little addition that comes into its own when temperatures drop during winter. Perfect for keeping dirt, debris, dust and the cold out, this close and comfortable knitted wrist cuff also prevents your gloves slipping or riding up whilst you work.
What Are the Benefits of PVC As a Coating?
PVC has a number of benefits when used as a glove coating. It is entirely waterproof and forms a thick, shiny layer on the glove that provides great protection against grease, oil and other sticky moistures.
This makes it the perfect coating for factories, warehouses, yards and workshops, where microscopic bits of oil and grease can linger on the face of a glove to compromise grip strength.
Product Codes
The codes for Portwest A130 Criss Cross Safety Gloves are:
- A130ORRM
- A130ORRL
- A130ORRXL
Documentation for the Portwest PVC Handling Gloves
Conformity Statement | Instructions for Use |
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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 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.