Portwest Grip C13 Nitrile Foam Extend Cuff Glove

For professionals working in chemical processing, oil handling, and food production, standard mechanical gloves often fall short — they protect the palm but leave the wrist and lower forearm exposed. The Portwest A304 Grip C13 Nitrile Foam Extend Cuff Glove addresses this directly with a 3/4 dipped extended cuff construction, combining Level C cut resistance, CE food-safe certification, and a washed foam nitrile coating in a glove purpose-built for industries where contamination control and hand coverage go hand in hand.

Purpose-Built for Chemical, Oil & Food Environments

CE Food-Safe Certified — Safe for Direct Food Contact

The A304 holds CE food-safe certification, confirming it meets the requirements for use in environments involving direct or indirect food contact. This is a fundamental requirement for food processing, production, and packaging operations where glove materials must not contaminate food products or introduce harmful substances into the food chain. For procurement and compliance teams managing food-industry PPE, this certification is non-negotiable — and the A304 delivers it alongside a credible suite of mechanical protection ratings.

Level C Cut Resistance for Sharp Material Handling

Built from a high-performance blend of HPPE, Glass Fibre, Polyester, and Cotton, the A304 achieves EN 388:2016 + A1:2018 Level C cut resistance and ANSI/ISEA 105:2016 Cut Level A3 — providing reliable protection against blades, sharp edges, and cutting tools commonly encountered in food processing, chemical handling, and industrial applications. The multi-fibre construction distributes cut resistance throughout the liner, ensuring consistent protection across the hand and extended cuff area.

3/4 Dipped Extended Cuff — Greater Coverage Where It Matters

The 3/4 dipped coating extends the nitrile foam coverage beyond the palm and fingers up to the lower forearm, providing a level of protection that standard palm-dipped gloves cannot offer. In chemical and oil environments, splashes and spills don't always land precisely on the palm — the extended cuff ensures that wrist and forearm exposure is minimised, reducing skin contact with potentially hazardous substances and improving overall coverage during immersive or splash-risk tasks.

Washed Foam Nitrile Coating — Grip, Durability & Hygiene

The washed foam nitrile coating provides excellent grip on wet, dry, and oily surfaces — the three primary conditions encountered in chemical, oil, and food environments. The washing process refines the nitrile foam texture, producing a softer, more comfortable inner surface while maintaining the outer grip performance and durability that nitrile foam is valued for. Nitrile is also inherently resistant to oils, fats, and a range of chemical substances, making it a practical coating choice for these industries beyond its grip properties alone.

Seamless 13-Gauge Liner — Comfort for Extended Wear

The seamless 13-gauge liner eliminates internal seam pressure points, enabling comfortable all-day wear in roles where gloves are worn continuously throughout a shift. The construction also supports breathability, reducing moisture build-up during prolonged use — an important comfort and hygiene consideration in food and chemical environments where gloves cannot be removed frequently.

Contact Heat Protection to 100°C

Certified to EN 407:2020 (X1XXXX), the A304 provides contact heat protection up to 100°C, extending its utility to tasks involving warm surfaces, heated equipment, or processing machinery where incidental thermal contact is a routine part of the working environment.

Dexterity Level 5 — Precision in Demanding Applications

Despite its extended coverage and robust construction, the A304 achieves EN ISO 21420:2020 Dexterity Level 5 — the highest possible rating. This confirms that the extended cuff and full coating do not compromise hand mobility or finger sensitivity, keeping workers capable of precise handling tasks throughout their shift.

Key Features at a Glance

• CE food-safe certified — suitable for direct and indirect food contact environments
• EN 388:2016 Level C cut resistance — protection against blades and sharp edges
• ANSI/ISEA 105:2016 Cut Level A3 — verified US cut standard compliance
• ANSI/ISEA 105:2016 Abrasion Level 6 — maximum abrasion resistance
• 3/4 dipped extended cuff — greater wrist and forearm coverage
• Washed foam nitrile coating — grip on wet, dry, and oily surfaces
• EN 407:2020 contact heat — protection up to 100°C
• Seamless 13-gauge liner — all-day comfort and breathability
• EN ISO 21420:2020 Dexterity Level 5 — maximum hand mobility
• Suitable for chemical, oil, and food industries
• CE certified — EU PPE Regulation compliant

Full Certifications & Standards

Materials

• HPPE — high-performance polyethylene providing the cut-resistant fibre base
• Polyester (65%) — lightweight structure, shape retention, and breathability
• Glass Fibre (28%) — significant contribution to Level C cut resistance
• Cotton (7%) — comfort and moisture management against the skin
• Nitrile Foam — extended cuff coating for grip, oil resistance, and chemical splash protection

Who Is the Portwest A304 For?

The A304 is designed for workers in industries where hand protection must meet food safety, chemical resistance, and mechanical protection requirements simultaneously. Primary applications include:

• Food processing and production — cutting, boning, portioning, and packing
• Food packaging and logistics — where CE food-safe compliance is required
• Chemical processing and handling — where splash protection and cut resistance are both needed
• Oil and petrochemical industries — handling oily components and materials
• Catering and industrial kitchen environments — food-safe cut protection during preparation
• Pharmaceuticals and laboratory environments — where contamination control and cut protection combine
• Any role requiring extended cuff coverage alongside food-safe or chemical compliance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Portwest A304 certified for food contact? Yes. The A304 holds CE food-safe certification, confirming it is suitable for use in environments involving direct or indirect food contact — a requirement for food processing, packaging, and production applications.

What does 3/4 dipped mean? 3/4 dipped means the nitrile foam coating extends beyond the palm and fingers to cover the wrist and part of the lower forearm, providing significantly greater coverage than a standard palm-dipped glove. This is particularly valuable in chemical, oil, and food environments where splash and spill exposure is a risk.

What cut level does the A304 achieve? The A304 achieves EN 388:2016 Level C cut resistance and ANSI/ISEA 105:2016 Cut Level A3, providing reliable protection against sharp knives, blades, and cutting edges in food and industrial applications.

Is the A304 suitable for wet or oily conditions? Yes. The washed foam nitrile coating maintains reliable grip in wet, dry, and oily conditions — making it well suited to the varied surface conditions found in food processing and chemical handling environments.

How does the A304 compare to the A638? Both gloves offer Level C cut resistance, but the A304 adds CE food-safe certification, a 3/4 dipped extended cuff for greater coverage, and suitability for chemical and oil environments — making it the specialist choice for food, chemical, and oil industry applications. The A638's smooth PU coating and finer 15-gauge construction make it better suited to dry precision-handling tasks.

What is the product code for this glove? The Portwest Grip C13 Nitrile Foam Extend Cuff Glove has product code A304.

Product Code: A304 | CE Certified | CE Food-Safe Certified

Always consult your site-specific risk assessment and food safety or chemical handling protocols when selecting hand protection for your application.