Handling gloves all you need to know about the handling range

Why wear handling gloves?

The risk of exposure of the hands to cuts or perforations being frequent, Oxwork offers you its wide range of handling gloves that will provide you with optimal protection throughout your work.

In the vast majority of industries, hands are the most valuable tools. It is therefore essential to protect them, especially since if the skin is relatively resistant to abrasion, it is much less so to cuts or perforations.

Various types of work gloves: nitrile, leather, latex

The materials used in the manufacture of handling gloves are very numerous. Depending on his job and the risks to which he is regularly exposed, the professional can find the type of gloves suitable. But, the most frequent and certainly the most appreciated materials are:

• Polyurethane: very effective in protecting against abrasion; it is a tear-resistant material
• Latex: has remarkable performance against chemicals, just like nitrile rubber (for those allergic to latex);
• Leather: remarkable for its solidity and its resistance to mechanical risks and to a certain level of high temperature;
• Butyl rubber: protective in the event of exposure to hydrocarbons;
• Neoprene: performs well against temperature variations and chemicals;
• Kevlar: effective in preventing cuts; it is heat resistant and protects against particle projections;
• Nomex: it is a material that withstands high heat and chemicals;
• Zetex: effectively resists flames and sparks;
• Viton rubber: is the ideal material for protection against organic compounds and hydrocarbons.

The EN 388 and EN 420 standards ensure the safety of professionals when wearing protective gloves

The description of the standards EN 420 and EN 388 is as follows:

• The EN 420 Standard: General criteria for protective gloves
  This standard defines the general criteria for design, structure, harmlessness, comfort and efficiency, marking and information that apply to all protective gloves. It also concerns headlines.
• The EN 388 standard: Mechanical resistance
  European legislation requires manufacturers to clearly indicate the level of resistance of their protective gloves against so-called "mechanical" risks.

To be certified by these standards, the gloves have undergone numerous tests to ensure the protection they provide to professionals.

Gloves for all sectors (DIY, industrial, construction site, etc.) for men and women

Oxwork offers a wide choice of equipment personal protection such as classic work gloves and handling gloves for professionals, with a selection of work gloves suitable for all types of jobs and needs. Whether you evolve in a humid environment, in a cold environment, we offer you the best gloves with good dexterity and quality, thus ensuring your safety. You will find on our website professional gloves with the most characteristic possible (anti-cut, anti-slip gloves) with resistance to abrasion, chemical products or which will still protect you against mechanical risks.

Remember, gloves should be complemented with workwear: Work Pants, work overalls, or more specific work clothes such as high visibility clothing. As well as other PPE, such as: a headset, or safety shoes, safety trainers.