Polyco Touchstone 100% Kevlar Knitted Sleeve
The Polyco Touchstone 100% Kevlar Knitted Sleeve offers excellent protection against cuts, slashes and abrasions. Made with 100% Kevlar aramid fibre, Kevlar Knitted Sleeve is extremely comfortable, meaning the user can wear the sleeves for long periods of time without causing irritation. Kevlar is heat retardant, which makes these sleeves ideal in industries where you are likely to come into contact with hot items.
Key Information
- Glove Codes:
- EN 338:2003 Rating: 134X
- EN 407:2004 Rating: X1XXXX
- Size Range: 12" - 22"
- Each version is supplied as a single sleeve
Resistance of the Touchstone 100% Kevlar Knitted Sleeve
The Touchstone 100% Kevlar Knitted Sleeves have been tested in accordance with EU standards to ensure high levels of performance. Please find the results below:
EN 388
| Property | Performance Level |
| Abrasion Resistance | Level 1 |
| Cut Resistance | Level 3 |
| Tear Resistance | Level 4 |
| Puncture Resistance | N/A |
EN 407
| Property | Performance Level |
| Burning Behaviour | N/A |
| Contact Heat | 1 |
| Convective Heat | N/A |
| Radiant Heat | N/A |
| Small Splashes of Molten Metal | N/A |
| Large Splashes of Molten Metal | N/A |
Uses of the Polyco Touchstone Knitted Sleeve
The Touchstone Knitted Sleeve is specially designed with 100% Kevlar aramid fibre, which means that it has a unique strength when protecting against cuts, slashes and abrasion. As a result, they can be applied in many areas and have many uses, which include:
- Steel handling
- Cable and couplings
- Can handling
- Bottle handling
- Press Works
- Glass manufacturing
- Glazing
- Baking
- Heat resistant material means that they are practical in industry where burn protection is needed
Key Features of the TouchStone Knitted Sleeves
- Long design for the protection of your forearms
- Lightweight kevlar design offers a moderate level of cut protection
- Protection against contact heat, ideal for handling hot items
- Soft material is kinder to skin and reduces irritation
- Available in a number of lengths to suit most users
- Versions with or without thumb hole available
Sizing of the 100% Kevlar Knitted Sleeves
The Kevlar Knitted Sleeves come in one universal size but with a range of lengths with the option to remove the thumb or have a loose fit sleeve. It is recommended that you measure your arm before you purchase the item.
| Length | Feature |
| 12" | Without thumb |
| 14" | With thumb |
| 18" | With thumb |
| 20" | Loose fit |
| 22" | With thumb |
Further Information
- Store in dry conditions away from direct sunlight
- Ensure all contaminant is removed after use
- Not suitable for use with irritant, toxic or corrosive chemicals
Documentation for the Touchstone Sleeve
| Conformity Statement | Instructions for Use |
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