Portwest AP74 FD Nitrile-Coated C13 Cut and Heat Resistant Food Safety Gloves (Blue)

Certified Food Safety and High-Level Mechanical Defense

The Portwest AP74 FD Nitrile-Coated C13 Cut and Heat Resistant Food Safety Gloves (Blue) provide a dual-protection safety solution engineered specifically for high-risk food manufacturing and commercial kitchen environments. Formulated to adhere strictly to global food safety standards, these non-disposable safety gloves protect workers from sharp mechanical hazards and thermal energy transfers without changing the taste or chemical structure of edible products. The vibrant, deep blue hue ensures full legislative compliance and easy visual detection on busy meat, poultry, and fish processing lines.

Advanced Level C Cut Resistance and Seamless Liner Structure

At the structural center of the AP74 model is a high-performance, 13-gauge seamless HPPE and elastic composite liner. This anatomical knit provides certified EN 388 Level C cut resistance and high abrasion resistance, establishing an effective physical defense against sharp industrial processing knives, meat slicers, and jagged packaging borders. The pucker-free construction stretches easily with natural hand flexing, lowering muscular hand fatigue over extended packaging and cutting shifts.

Nitrile Foam Palm Dipping and Grease-Resistant Traction

To optimize wet material handling precision, the palm and fingertips are treated with a specialized nitrile foam coating. This breathable layer is engineered to repel animal fats, thick vegetable oils, greases, and general workplace moisture, maintaining an uncompromising non-slip grip. The open-back architecture leaves the back of the hand completely exposed to ambient airflow, allowing fast heat dissipation and sweat evaporation to keep hands cool and dry.

Certified Thermal Shielding and Industrial Hygiene

Beyond mechanical and food protection, the AP74 design incorporates crucial thermal defense. Tested under stringent EN 407 parameters, these safety gloves deliver Level 1 contact heat protection, allowing operators to safely handle warm pans, cooking trays, and machinery measuring up to 100°C (212°F) for short durations. Complete with an integrated elasticated knit wrist cuff, the glove keeps a snug, ergonomic closure that seals out fine bones, food debris, and grit.

Primary Industrial Work Settings

• Meat & Poultry Processing: Provides reliable laceration defense when handling raw carcasses, slicing blades, and clean preparation machinery.

• Commercial Kitchens & Catering: Shields operators from heated food prep pans up to 100°C and industrial dishwashers.

• Seafood Processing Lines: Dotted with micro-foam nitrile to secure wet, slick materials and resist scale punctures.

• Agricultural Sorting & Packing: Offers bulk food distribution centers long-lasting, fatigue-reducing hand safety with maximum airflow.