Hand Protection

Standards

WorkArma Hand Protection is manufactured and certified to the following Australian and New Zealand and/or applicable European standards:

AS/NZS 2161:2.2020 General Requirements and Test Methods (ISO 21420)
AS/NZS 2161.3.2020 Protection Against Mechanical Risks (EN 388)
EN 407:2020 Protection Against Thermal Risks
EN ISO 374-1:2016 Protective Gloves Against Dangerous Chemicals and Micro Organisms

These standards ensure certified Hand Protectors pass a series of laboratory tests, which demonstrate the required protection received from the Hand Protector’s overall construction.

Disposable Gloves

Glove	Poly	CPE	Vinyl	TPE	Vinyl/ Nitrile	Latex	Nitrile
General Purpose			•	•	•	•	•
Food Prep	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Cooking					•	•	•
Janitorial			•	•	•	•	•
Exam Grade Options						•	•
Industrial							•
Biodegradable Options	•						•
Latex Free	•	•	•	•	•		•

Liner Gauge Explained

Lower gauge yarn

Thicker yarn
Thicker gloves
Lower dexterity
Higher cushioning
Lower tactile feel

Higher gauge yarn

Thinner yarn
Lighter gloves
Higher dexterity
Lower cushioning
High tactile feel

10 gauge

13 gauge

15 gauge

18 gauge

A large percentage of WorkArma Cut Resistant Gloves are 18G

15 gauge glove

18 gauge glove

Types of Dip Coverage

Palm Dipped

Palm only protection from liquids
Non-coated back of hand for increased breathability and heat regulation

¾ Dipped

Extended liquid protection past the knuckles
More breathability than full dipped

Full Dipped

Full hand liquid protection
Less breathability than ⁄ dipped

Double Dipped

Provides full liquid protection
First layer of dip covers the entire hand providing liquid protection
Second layer provides additional grip and abrasion resistance

WorkArma Dipped Glove Coatings

Glove Coating

Attributes

Material

Polyurethane (PU)

Extremely flexible
Cost effective (cheapest)
Not overly durable
Good dry grip
Poor water and heat resistance
High dexterity
Limited breathability

Latex

High grip and tear resistance
Slight Increase in cut protection
High water protection
Poor chemical protection
Flexible and durable
Can trigger latex allergies

PVC

Good chemical and liquid protection
Not environmentally friendly
Generally a costs based selection, which can compromise protection
Low puncture protection
High abrasion resistance

Flat Nitrile

Oil resistant
Durable and flexible
Decreased grip when compared to nitrile foam
Provides good protection from mild solvents

Foam Nitrile

High puncture and tear resistance
Good temperature protection
Provides good protection from mild solvents
Most popular choice of coating

Glove Size Guide

To ensure you have the appropriate protection, it’s important to wear the correct glove size. Measure the circumference of your palm, starting from the edge of your hand and around the crouch of your hand. Match this measurement with the closest in the below table to find your glove size.

Cuff Colour

Brown

Red

Yellow

Blue

Black

Green

Size

7 (Small)

8 (Medium)

9 (Large)

10 (XL)

11 (2XL)

12 (3XL)

Hand Width

178 mm

203 mm

229 mm

254 mm

279 mm

295 mm

WorkArma gloves are available from sizes 7 (Small) up to 12 (3XL) and are colour coded by cuff piping.

Selecting the Right Glove

Gloves, are like wearing armour, but you have to wear the right glove for the job:

Cotton Gloves are generally used for inspection and parts handling, warmth, or as an additional liner

General Purpose Gloves are used in low risk areas like gardening

Riggers Gloves or leather gloves are used for general fencing and/or rigging tasks.

Utility Dipped Gloves are used for all round general tasks where dexterity is required. These gloves incorporate a range of Palm dip materials providing additional benefits for everyday trade applications

Cut Resistant Gloves have a cut resistant liner, which provides cut protection of varying levels for a number of applications including sheet metal handling.

Back of hand protection is used for protection against impact to the back of the hand in industries such as oil and gas

Anti-Vibration Gloves have an additional layer of foam related material which is used to protect against HAVS (hand arm vibration syndrome) when using power tools

Mechanical Gloves are a cut sewn glove manufactured from leather or synthetic materials which allow for increased fit, protection and comfort in industries such as Mechanical and Mining

Welding Gloves are robust leather gloves used to protect hands from welding splash and heat injuries in fabrication and welding

Disposable Gloves are tight fitting gloves generally used for protection against liquids and cross contamination in food handling. Heavy duty versions are used in mechanical applications.