Mapa KryTech 838 Cut-Resistant Food Gloves
The Mapa KryTech 838 Cut-Resistant Food Gloves feature exceptional level E cut-resistance, ideal for handling blades and knives in professional kitchens and restaurants. They are certified for use with food, particularly in tasks such as deboning poultry and slicing meats.
Key Information
- Product Code: 838
- EN 388: 2X4XE
- Available Sizes: 7 - 10
- Supplied as a pair
Resistance of the Mapa KryTech 838 Food Gloves
The Mapa Gloves have been tested in accordance with EU standards to ensure high levels of performance. Please find the results below:
EN 388 (Protection Against Mechanical Risks)
Test | Result |
Abrasion | Level 2 |
Cut | N/A |
Tear | Level 4 |
Puncture | N/A |
Blade Cut | Level E |
Other
- EUROPEAN REGULATION 1934/2004 - This standards mean that the gloves are certified for use with food.
Who Can Use the Cut-Resistant Gloves?
The Mapa 838 Gloves combine high cut resistance with food-safety certification, ideal for food industry tasks with blades or knives. Suitable industries include:
- Food processing
- Food manufacturing
- Food retail
- Amateur kitchens
- Professional kitchens
- Chefs
- Cooks
- Filleting fish
- Cutting meat
- Deboning
- Slicing
Key Features and Benefits
- Great level of dexterity for handling slippery items
- High density polyethylene lining for fantastic cut resistance
- Grippy palms for handling foodstuffs
- Seamless lining for all day comfort
- Certified as suitable for use with most food stuffs
Sizing of the Gloves
The Mapa Gloves are available in four sizes that should be suitable for most users. To find your perfect pair, please measure the circumference and length of your palm and match the results to the table below.

Size | Circumference (mm) | Length (mm) |
Size 7 | 178mm | 171mm |
Size 8 | 203mm | 182mm |
Size 9 | 229mm | 192mm |
Size 10 | 254mm | 204mm |
How Protective Are the Mapa Gloves?
The food certification of the Mapa 838 Gloves are backed up by Cut Level E, suiting them for food industry tasks with a high cut risk. The gloves are highly versatile, suitable for use with foods such as starch, dairy, alcohol, fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, soups and more. The gloves feature a moderate abrasion-resistance for durability.
Documentation for the Mapa Gloves
Conformity Statement | Instructions for Use |
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