Best rated chemical resistant work gloves manufacturer and supplier: Excia PPE is our very own range of products, developed for the Asian market. Through these products, we supply the right premium personal protective equipment (PPE) at a reasonable price. Our products are manufactured in Asia with excellent quality control and unique characteristics. SHOWA Glove is an original product of Japan, established in 1954. They boast a pair of gloves for every need, from industry-specific gloves to household-use gloves. For over 6 decades, SHOWA has continually provided high-quality gloves to users around the world, with an ongoing commitment to its motto: Always Innovating, Never Imitating. See extra info on chemical resistant gloves.

Microfibre is synthetic fabric with very small fibres or threads. The diameter of microfibre is about 20 times smaller than a human hair. The most common types of microfibres are made from polyesters, polyamides or a combination of polyester, polyamide, and polypropylene. The shape, size and combinations of synthetic fibres are selected for specific characteristics, including softness, toughness, absorption, water repellency, electrostatics, and filtering. Features: Breathable fabric; Retains original shape; Comfort is similar to natural fibres and soft; High performance moisture wicking ability; Enhanced durability; Lightweight; Easily maintained and cleaned.

Natural cellulose fibre. Flexible, soft and non-irritating, it protects against mechanical aggression (impacts, low vibration, iron filings, splinters, glass fragments), absorbs perspiration and gives you great comfort when wearing dipped protective gloves continuously. Cotton fibres are mixed with polyester fibres in order to associate comfort with a higher mechanical resistance and more elasticity. Nylon: A lightweight elastic polyamide which is largely lint-free and washable, dries quickly and is resistant to abrasion and deformation. Mixed with cotton and acrylic, it makes the glove more flexible and extends its lifetime.

The EN 388 standard underwent revision in 2016. SHOWA gloves are in the process of being recertified by the notified bodies to conform to the revised standard. Currently reported ISO 13997 cut resistance values are indications until officially certified. In the meantime the existing certificates according to EN 388: 2003 remain valid. ABRASION RESISTANCE (0-4) : Number of cycles required to abrade a hole using abrasive paper in a circular sample of glove material under constant pressure and motion. Number of cycles required to cut a sample using a stainless steel circular blade under constant speed and low force of 5 newtons (approx. 510g). For materials that dull the blade, after a certain number of cycles without cut through, the ISO 13997 test is performed and becomes the reference cut resistance value.

Benefits: Aerated latex foam for breathability and reduced perspiration; Impermeability protects from liquid penetration; Latex coating offers high level of grip and abrasion resistance; Soft comfort and premium fit thanks to SHOWA’s hand shape technology; High level of flexibility due to engineered coating; Ergonomic design that replicates the natural curvature of human hand, reducing hand fatigue. Related Products: General Purpose Gloves 306.

Micro-organisms are defined by the standard as bacteria, fungi or viruses. To claim resistance to bacteria and fungi the glove must pass the penetration resistance test according to standard EN 374-2: 2014. If the glove passes ISO 16604: 2004 (method B) test it can claim resistance to viruses as well, and the term “VIRUS” will be added below the biohazard pictogram. AQL (accepted quality level) is a measure of quality assurance based on random sampling procedure according to ISO 2859-1 used by manufacturers for measuring the likelihood of pinhole defects in a batch of gloves. An AQL of 1,5 accepts the statistical probability that there are less than 1.5% of the gloves with defects in the batch. See extra information on https://excia.asia/.