If you need a glove with both cut and heat resistance, this is an excellent choice and the glove we issue to our participants and staff at Grow Wellbeing.

The Protwest A630 Razor lite it a cut resistant glove with reinforced leather palm for excellent heat protection, enhanced grip and prolonged glove life. Ideal for handling sharp objects and working with hot items up to 250°C for short periods.

Features

Level D cut resistance (roughly equivalent to a Level 5 in the previous rating system)
13 gauge liner constructed for durability and precise fitting
Provides contact heat protection up to 250°C for 15 seconds
Additional reinforced protection on palm and forefinger areas
Reinforced Aramid stitching for maximum durability and burn protection
Designed for tasks that require reinforced abrasion resistance
CE certified

Materials

HPPE, Glass Fibre, Cow Split Leather, Elastane

Safety Glove: Portwest A630 Razor Lite (anti cut and heat resistant)

£7.69

Quantity

Cut Resistance Levels Explained

What Is Cut-resistance?

Cut-resistance is one of six mechanical hazards governed by the European safety standard EN 388. The EN 388 cut-resistance test gives a rating to each glove based on the amount of pressure it can withstand from a sharp object before it shows signs of laceration.

There are two different EN 388 cut-resistance tests, the ins and outs of which are detailed below.

EN 388:2003 Or EN 388:2016 – What Is The Difference?

Depending on the glove, you may see one of two different cut-resistance ratings in our table. This is because in 2016 the EN 388 test for gauging cut-resistance changed slightly, adding a new test that better assesses how the gloves will stand up to real-world use.

The original test awards a rating between level 1 and 5, whereas the newer test awards a rating between levels A and F.

The 2003 version of the test (labelled "Cut Resistance" in our table) involves a circular blade being lowered on a piece of the gloves fabric. Downward pressure of five newtons is exerted onto the garment until the blade cuts through the fabric, stopping the test and triggering an electrical sensor underneath the fabric.

The 2016 version of the test (labelled "ISO Cut Resistance" in our table) uses a single, straight-blade that is applied to the glove with an increasing amount of pressure. The more pressure the glove can withstand, the higher the level awarded. This new tests removes the issue with blade "blunting" that the original 2003 version had.

Which Rating Is Right for Me?

If you see a glove that lists both ratings, we recommend using the more up to date "ISO Cut Resistance" rating as your guide, unless you've been instructed otherwise. This is not only because these ISO ratings are not only more up to date, but because they offer a greater spectrum of resistance ratings (Level A to F as opposed to Level 1 to 5).

Converting Between Resistance Levels

Please refer to the table below for a rough guide to how cut resistance levels compare between the ISO Cut Resistance and the original system.