Portwest A729 Grey and Black Anti-Impact Cut Resistant Thermal Work Gloves

The Portwest A729 Grey and Black Anti-Impact Cut Resistant Thermal Work Gloves provide outstanding versatility and protection from a number of risks, including cold, abrasions, tears, cuts and impacts. Ideal for precision handling applications in cold environments, their nitrile coated palms maximise grip, while their lightweight composition and thermal liner keep hands warm and dexterous.

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 five sizes. To find your perfect pair, please measure the circumference and length of your palm and match the results to the table below.

How Do the Portwest A729 Anti Impact Gloves Protect Your Hands?

In manual handling environments, there is a high risk of injury caused by tools or other heavy objects being dropped. The Thermo plastic rubber backing of of the A729 gloves absorbs and distributes impact shock, protecting the hand from harmful amounts of force. Additionally, the thermal properties of the material allow users to retain feeling and dexterity when it's cold, so drops are less likely to occur in the first place.

EN certifications demonstrating their protective properties are outlined below.

Performance Ratings

EN 388 (Protection Against Mechanical Risks)

• 4X42CP

EN 511 (Protection Against Cold Hazards)

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 A729 Gloves have achieved outstanding scores in the European EN 388 standard for mechanical resistance, including top marks in abrasion resistance and tear resistance, high cut resistance and a pass for impact resistance. The gloves can therefore be used for handling rough, coarse and sharp materials like tiles, bricks or sheet metal. Additionally, they have good contact cold resistance, which means the wearer can briefly handle cold, frozen materials.

Key Features and Benefits

• Nitrile coated gloves with impact resistant backing
• Coating improves grip in dry or wet conditions
• Thermo plastic rubber adds cold and impact resistance
• Stretchy, ergonomic design allows users to retain freedom of movement
• Nitrile micro foam coating enhances grip and palm durability
• High performance polyethylene (HPPE) and glass fibre liner offers good cut resistance
• Gloves remain flexible despite durability for great user dexterity
• Offers protection against contact cold for handling frozen materials
• Velcro wrist strap offers tailored fit and comfort
• Low linting construction reduces risk of product contamination
• Available in five 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:

• Automotive
• Bricklaying
• Building
• Construction
• Cold store
• Engineering
• Delivery
• Freezer
• Glass handling
• Packaging
• Packing
• Scaffolding
• Sheet metal handling
• Warehousing

Are the Protwest A729 Gloves Water Resistant?

The nitrile coated palms and fingers of the Portwest A729 offer good water resistance so water will not enter the glove when users are handling wet or icy materials. However, the wrists and backs of the gloves are uncovered, so water can enter through these areas.

How Much Grip DO THE PORTWEST A729 GLOVES OFFER?

The nitrile foam coating on Portwest A729 Gloves maximise grip in both wet and dry conditions. The material creates friction between the gloves and other objects, while its thin, lightweight nature enables good dexterity and touch sensitivity, so users can maintain control over any object they handle.

Documentation for the Portwest A729 Gloves

Conformity Statement