Uvex C500 XG Level C Cut-Resistant Grip Handling Gloves

Manual handling tasks come with hazards in which you’ll not only need safety gloves with high grip, but also cut, abrasion, and tear protection. Designed and developed with numerous technologies, the UVEX C500 XG Level C Cut-Resistant Grip Handling Gloves set the standard regarding protection, tactility, and comfort to meet the demands and hazards that can come with general handling applications.

What’s Included?

• 1 x Pair of Gloves

What Size Uvex Gloves IS Right For Me?

The Uvex C500 Gloves are available in five different sizes. To find the best size for your hands, simply measure the circumference of your palm and the length of your hand as shown in the diagram below. Once you have these measurements, please match your results to the sizing table and select your desired size from the drop-down at the top of the page.

Size	Palm Circumference (mm)	Hand Length (mm)
Size 7	178mm	171mm
Size 8	203mm	182mm
Size 9	229mm	192mm
Size 10	254mm	204mm
Size 11	279mm	215mm

Applications of the Uvex C500 GRIP Gloves

The Uvex C500 Gloves are suitable for a number of applications, including:

• Automotive
• Building and construction
• Car manufacturing
• Foundry
• Glass industry
• Maintenance
• Metal fabrication
• Metal handling
• Metal industry
• Metal pressings
• Paper industry
• Press works
• Pressings
• Sharp object handling
• Sheet metal handling
• Sheet steel manufacturing
• Sheet steel mills
• Transport
• Waste sorting

Testing of the Uvex C500 XG Cut Gloves

To ensure reliable and safe usage the Uvex C500 XG Cut Gloves have been tested according to European standards. Please find below the results these gloves achieved when tested:

EN 388: Mechanical Resistance

• EN 388: 4X42C

Property	Resistance Level
Abrasion Resistance	Level 4
Cut Resistance	N/A
Tear Resistance	Level 4
Puncture Resistance	Level 2
ISO Cut Resistance	Level C

Key Features of the Uvex C500 Cut-Resistant Gloves

• High-performance Level C cut-resistant handling work gloves
• Palm and whole back of the hand with High-Performance Elastomer (HPE) and Xtra Grip coating
• Highly breathable thanks to Uvex Climazone technology
• Patented Bamboo TwinFlex technology for comfort, ventilation, and cut protection
• Combination of natural and artificial materials for maximum performance
• Superior fingertip sensitivity for precision handling
• Very good grip in damp, wet and oily environments
• Perfect fit with 3D Ergo technology
• Silicone-free according to imprint test

Robust and Comfortable Cut Protection

The Uvex C500 XG Gloves are built using Uvex’s patented Bamboo TwinFlex technology. This unique combination of bamboo and high-performance protective fibres ensures the high levels of comfort, ventilation, and cut and abrasion protection.

A combination of natural and artificial materials provides the best performance

What Is Level C Cut Protection?

Level C cut-resistant gloves provide medium protection against cut hazards with a force of up to 10 newtons. These gloves would be classed as offering similar levels of protection as cut level 5 in the old EN 388:2003 standards.

Superior Comfort

These gloves also utilise Uvex Climazone technology, which functions according to the same principles as the body’s own climatic system, regulating temperature and removing excess moisture. Ideal for use in warm environments or for working outdoors in summer, Climazone gloves let you focus on your work by keeping your hands in total comfort.

Climazone technology regulates conditions inside the glove, keeping your hands comfortable

Perfect Fit

Finally these advanced gloves, feature Uvex 3D Ergo technology, which ensures the glove has a perfect anatomical fit, all while maintaining a high level of flexibility and outstanding tactile feel. This results in improved fingertip precision, which is essential during handling and assembly of small parts.

Glove is formed anatomically in order to fit perfectly to the hand

Materials

• Coating Materials:  High-performance elastomer, soft-grip foam
• Liner Materials: Bamboo-viscose, glass, HPPE, polyamide

Documentation

• Conformity Statement
• Data Sheet