Scilabub Frosters Cryogenic Mid Length Waterproof Gloves

Designed for handling items at temperatures typically between -120°C and -190°C, the Frosters Cryogenic Mid Length Waterproof Gloves excel in cryogenics, dry ice handling, microtome work and other extreme cold applications. Their waterproof membrane is ideal for protecting the hands, while their thin and flexible design puts you in control and promises total safety.

What’s Included?

With your purchase you will receive:

• 1 x Pair of Scilabub Cryogenic Gloves

What Are the Cryogenic Gloves For?

The Cryogenic Waterproof Gloves are designed for the extreme cold, specifically for tasks such as liquid nitrogen handling where you need resistance to water too. Tasks where these gloves are recommended include:

• Bottle handling
• Cryogenics
• Dry ice handling
• Liquid nitrogen handling
• Freezer work
• Scientists
• Sub zero work

Please note that these gloves are designed for handling extremely cold materials. We wouldn’t recommend them for simple, cold outdoor work, however if your work means that you have to handle items that are far below freezing, then these gloves are ideal.

What Temperatures Can They Protect Against?

These gloves are designed for people who work with materials that are far below freezing. This can include cryogenics, dry ice handling, bottle handling and scientific work where you can expect to experiment with freezing materials. These gloves are suitable when handling solid materials that are typically between -120°C and -190°C, without becoming stiff.

How Waterproof Are the Frosters Cryogenic Gloves?

The Cryogenic Gloves are designed to offer superb insulation, with their superb synthetic fibre outer layer offering total water resistance. This is particularly ideal for cryogenics and liquid nitrogen handling, as you will be expected to come into contact with extremely cold substances that may be in liquid form. If this is the case, then these gloves will completely protect your hands, wrists and fingers from injury.

See Scilabub in Action

Scilabub Gloves are designed for handling items that have been submerged in liquid nitrogen. This includes in vaccine research, where Prime Minister Boris Johnson was seen visiting a vaccine research facility in September 2020. You can see scientists use Scilabub to protect their hands towards the end of the below video.

Why Should I Trust These Gloves?

Working with temperatures this low can cause serious damage to your hands and arms. These gloves have been tested to EN standards EN 388 and EN 511, measuring their resistance to mechanical threats and the cold. They achieved the following scores:

EN 388

Hazard	Level of Resistance
Abrasion Resistance	Level 2
Cut Resistance	N/A
Tear Resistance	Level 2
Puncture Resistance	N/A

EN 511

Hazard	Level of Resistance
Contact Cold	Level 2
Convective Cold	Level 2
Water Permeability	Level 1

What If I Don’t Need Waterproof Gloves?

Not all extreme cold tasks require waterproof gloves, and if this is the case with you then you can save money by purchasing Frosters Gloves without the waterproof membrane. Don’t worry, they still come with the same outstanding mechanical and cold resistance, however they lack the ability to prevent water from penetrating the gloves. You can access these gloves by clicking on the links below:

• Frosters Cryogenic Gloves with Elasticated Wrist
• Frosters Cryogenic Mid Length Gloves
• Frosters Cryogenic Gauntlet Gloves
• Frosters Cryogenic Shoulder Length Gauntlet Gloves

How Do The Frosters Cryogenic Gloves Work?

The Scilabub Gloves feature a special outer layer that is designed to resist water, ideal for handling freezing items submerged in substances such as liquid nitrogen. However, the middle layer features a special polyolefin and polyester micro fibre that has twice the effectiveness of a normal thermal fibre. This then helps to minimise heat transfer without the material being too thick to handle materials.

What Does the Frosters Gloves Fit Feel Like?

The Frosters Gloves are designed to be comfortable, with a cotton interior coating that keeps the hands cosy and warm during use. The mid length design can protect the hands from external risks too, preventing debris from entering the gloves. If you are concerned that the gloves aren’t long enough, then you can always buy Frosters Gloves with longer arms.

Are They Available in Longer Sizes?

The Frosters Gloves are available in a range of different lengths. They are available by clicking on the links below:

• Frosters Cryogenic Waterproof Gloves with Elasticated Wrist
• Frosters Cryogenic Waterproof Gauntlet Gloves
• Frosters Cryogenic Waterproof Shoulder Length Gauntlet Gloves

Will I Retain Dexterity in Freezing Conditions?

When handling freezing cold materials you can expect to want to retain dexterity, as this helps to retain grip for yourself while minimising any risk. These gloves are designed to stay flexible even when handling materials that are lower than -100°C, helping to ensure that you can do your job with more productivity and more impact.

Which Size Should I Choose?

The Frosters 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.

Glove Size	Palm Circ.	Palm Length	Min. Length of Glove
Size 8 (Small)	203mm	182mm	240mm
Size 9 (Medium)	229mm	192mm	250mm
Size 10 (Large)	254mm	204mm	260mm
Size 11 (Extra Large)	279mm	215mm	270mm

What Documentation Is Available?

Conformity Statement	Instructions for Use