Portwest AC01 Blade Cut Resistant Chainmail Glove
Designed for butchers, food preparation workers and those handling sharp metal, the Portwest AC01 Blade Cut Resistant Chainmail Glove is a vital piece of industrial workwear protection. Manufactured with premium quality, tight knit chain-links, a Portwest AC01 Glove offers unrivalled protection against blades, knives and sharp object puncturing.
This glove is ambidextrous, meaning it will fit both the left or right hand. Please note that this product is sold as a single glove, not a pair.
What's Included?
- 1 x Portwest Ambidextrous Chainmail Glove
Which Size Portwest AC01 Glove Is Right for Me?
To find the right size for you, simply measure the length, circumference and width of your hand (ignoring the thumb area) as demonstrated in this diagram below. When you have your measurements, please consult the sizing chart beneath to find the right size for you.
In the event that your measurement falls on a sizing boundary, we recommend you select a size up for optimum comfort and maximum dexterity.
| Size | Length of Palm (cm) | Circumference of Hand (cm) |
| Small (Size 7) | 171mm | 178mm |
| Medium (Size 8) | 182mm | 203mm |
| Large (Size 9) | 192mm | 229mm |
| Extra Large (Size 10) | 204mm | 254mm |
Blade Cut Protection
Portwest AC01 Gloves are EN1082-1 European Standard certified for use with hand knives. They are made with high-quality, stainless steel chainmail, making them incredibly cut and blade resistant.
What Is Chainmail and How Does It Protect Your Hand?
Chainmail is a series of metal rings locked together to form a protective sheet. As metal does not bend or tear like fabric does, chainmail protects against punctures, cuts and incisions by blocking the tip of a sharp implement before it can get close enough to pierce the skin. This makes chainmail the optimum hand-wear in abattoirs, food preparation environments and blade handling settings.
The AC01 Gloves are made from high-quality chainmail
Key Features and Benefits
- Made with high-quality stainless steel chainmail
- Excellent cut and incision protection due to tightly woven chainmail ringlets
- Easy to clean with hot, soapy water
- Stainless steel is inherently bacteria resistant
- Ambidextrous glove allowing for interchangeable use on right and left hand
- Available in four different sizes
Who Should Be Using a Portwest AC01 Chainmail Glove?
Anyone working in food preparation should be using gloves that offer a high level of blade cut protection. Please see the list of suitable environments and professions to see if you could benefit:
- Abattoir Staff
- Blacksmithing
- Butchers
- Fish Filleting
- Food Preparation
- Foundry Workers
- Knife Handling
- Oyster Shucking
- Sheet Metal Workers
- Slaughterhouse Work
- Welding
What Are The Benefits of Stainless Steel?
Stainless steel is a non-porous material that will not harbour bacteria and is nice and simple to clean. Its hygienic properties make it the perfect material for use in sanitary safety glove manufacturing.
Stainless steel is also highly cut-resistant, making it ideal for use in food preparation environments as the metal is arranged into tiny rings that interlock to form a mesh-style coat. In the event that a blade comes into contact with the glove, the metal will jam the tip of the blade before it enters the skin, providing a level of protection that a fabric glove simply cannot offer.
Can Stainless Steel Be Washed?
Stainless steel is also super simple to wash. Simply scrub the glove with hot, soapy water.
What Are Portwest AC01 Gloves Made From?
Portwest AC01 Chainmail Gloves are made from stainless steel that is spun into rings and laced together to create a protective layer of chainmail.
Declaration of Conformity
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