Showa 690 PVC Blue Chemical-Resistant Gauntlet Gloves (65cm)

Ideal for professionals who are frequently exposed to chemicals, the Showa 690 PVC Blue Chemical-Resistant Gauntlet Gloves (65cm) provide full coverage of your hands and arms to increase your safety. While preventing injuries caused by chemical splashes, the palms of these gloves have a rough-textured surface for enhanced grip and control. They also have a seamless, moisture-absorbing design for optimal comfort.

What's Included?

• 1 x Pair of Gauntlet Gloves

Sizing Information

To find the right size for you, please measure the circumference and length of your palm as shown. Then, match your measurements to the table below and use the drop-down menu at the top of the page to select your size.

Read our guide for more on how to choose the correct glove size.

How Do the PVC Chemical-Resistant Gauntlets Protect My Hands?

Covering your hands and entirety of your arms, these gauntlets offer reliable protection against chemical splashes. Their extra long design is ideal for professionals with a high risk of exposure to corrosive substances, such as those working in laboratories. They additionally offer light mechanical protection, helping to further reduce the risk of injury on the job.

To determine how reliable these gloves are, they've been tested in accordance with a series of safety standards. The results can be found in the table below.

EN 374 (Chemical Resistance)

• EN 374: JKL

Read our guide on EN 374 for more information.

EN 388 (Mechanical Resistance)

• EN 388: 4121X

Read our guide to EN 388 for more information.

Key Features and Benefits

• PVC gauntlet gloves with extra coating over hands
• Shields hands and arms against chemical splashes/burns
• Extended sleeves have elasticated borders for a secure fit
• Rough-textured palms enhance your grip and control
• Absorbs perspiration for long-lasting comfort
• Impermeable design is ideal for working in damp/oily conditions
• Seamless knit prevents skin irritation for optimal comfort
• Offers a good level of mechanical resistance for all-round protection
• Complies with several EN standards for reliability

Uses of the Showa 690 PVC Gloves

These gauntlets combine protection with comfort, making them a versatile option for a number of tasks. Suitable applications include:

• Laboratory work
• Chemical handling
• Automotive
• Agriculture
• Forestry
• Fishing
• Painting/spraying
• Oil and gas work
• Cleaning/janitorial work
• Maintenance

Ultimate Protection

With a length spanning 65cm, these gauntlet gloves are an excellent choice for professionals exposed to chemicals. Covering your arms and hands, the Showa 690 Gauntlets safeguard against corrosive substance splashes, ensuring you can work safely and efficiently in high-risk environments.

Unparalleled Comfort

If the nature of your work requires you to wear gauntlets and longer gloves over extended periods, you may be worried that they'll become uncomfortable. The lining of these PVC Chemical-Resistant Gloves is made with a soft cotton material, which absorbs perspiration to reduce clamminess and sweat inside your gloves. These gloves also have a seamless knit construction, helping to prevent your skin from becoming irritated and boosting your overall comfort.

Enhanced Grip

The palms of the Showa 690 Gauntlets have a rough texture, enhancing your grip and providing you with more control. For those working with damp and oily objects, these gloves are a great way to prevent slips and accidents, improving your performance.

Documentation

• Datasheet
• Conformity Statement

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.

*Please note that orders that are going 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.

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.