GLOVES
FOR GARDENING, DIY AND LEISURE www.ox-on.co.uk
Welcome Your hands are your finest tools, look after them! We can do the most incredible things with our hands, from performing micro surgery to producing the finest art or building huge supertankers - and many people look after their finest tools as a matter of course. We have worked closely with customers and suppliers for many years, and our extensive expertise allows us to develop our range continuously to ensure that it meets our criteria for all OX-ON products; designed to protect. Our Environment All OX-ON products are tested, approved and labelled in accordance with the relevant EN norms and standards. We are signed up to the UN’s ‘Global Compact Initiative’; we, and our suppliers, support the abolition of child labour and the elimination of environmentally damaging substances
Standards & Materials All our gloves are manufactured as personal protective equipment and either meet or exceed the requirements listed in EU directive 89/686 EEC and EN420. More information on pages 24 - 25.
Gardening & kids
Digging, pruning, weeding, landscaping or playing, whatever you are up to in the garden, we have it covered. Pages 2 - 11
Hobby & Leisure
Fun, leisure - whatever your pleasure, there is a glove for you. Pages 12 - 15
Xtreme
Tailored and durable gloves, constructed using man made materials. Xtreme gloves for extreme conditions. Pages 16 - 17
DIY & Work
Tough and strong gloves when heavy duty protection is required. Pages 18 - 21
Eco-line
A range of chromium free gloves in different styles. A great alternative for contact allergy sufferers. Pages 22 - 23
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Our collection of gardening gloves includes a choice of styles. We have chosen the materials carefully to produce a high quality glove that enhances the user’s gardening experience. Our Rose glove is testament to this, being made of high grade deer hide offering excellent penetration resistance to thorns.
GARDEN BASIC
Cotton palm with gripper dots. Green cotton/polyester back. SIZES:
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GARDEN ECO
Vegetable tanned goatskin glove. Unlined. Fabric back. Rubberised canvas cuff. SIZES:
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GARDEN PLUS
Gardening glove with PVC-coated palm. Green cotton back. SIZES:
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GARDEN COMFORT
GARDEN CLASSIC
Pig split leather gardening glove with cotton back.
Yellow pigskin with green spandex back.
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Standards & Materials All our gloves are manufactured as personal protective equipment and either meet or exceed the requirements listed in EU directive 89/686 EEC and EN420. More information on pages 24 - 25.
GARDEN ROSE
For gardening, hobbies or recreational activities. Deer hide offering excellent penetration resistance to thorns. SIZES:
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ds n a h r ou Gloves don’t have to be Treat y
boring! The flower collection offers a range of colours and styles; appealing to those who no longer wish to wear a bland glove for those simple garden tasks. Go on, be bold express yourself and give your hands a treat.
FLOWER 11
Red elastane. Microfibre palm. Velcro closure. SIZES:
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R FLOWER 1
Nylon knit with green latex palm. Ribbed edging. SIZES:
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FLOWER 3
Nylon knit with orange latex palm. Ribbed edging. SIZES:
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FLOWER 2
Nylon knit with purple latex palm. Ribbed edging. SIZES:
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FLOWER 4
Nylon knit with yellow latex palm. Ribbed edging. SIZES:
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FLOWER 5
Striped cotton fabric. Microfibre palm. Ribbed edging. SIZES:
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FLOWER 8
Pale blue patterned cotton. Cotton palm with PVC dots. Short fabric cuff. SIZES:
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FLOWER 6
Striped cotton fabric. Microfibre palm. Short fabric cuff. SIZES:
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FLOWER 9
Pale green patterned cotton. Cotton palm with PVC dots. Ribbed edging. SIZES:
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FLOWER 7
Pink patterned cotton fabric. Cotton palm with PVC dots. Short fabric cuff. SIZES:
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FLOWER 10
Pale yellow patterned cotton. Cotton palm with PVC dots. Ribbed edging. SIZES:
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How often is it that the little people want to help out in the garden? Now they can really feel part of the action! We are passionate about the safety of your little people; all of these gloves are made from polyurethane and are 100% quality checked.
OX-ON KIDS PU glove. Unlined. Fabric back available in blue or red. SIZES: 4-6 years / 6-8 years / 8-10 years
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For once, a range of gloves that fit! The attention to quality and detail is impressive. This collection includes lined and un-lined gloves made with materials ranging from man made fibres through to goatskin, pigskin and cowhide. They will increase your expectations of a glove you will never settle for anything less.
NIPPON
Calfskin glove. Unlined. Blue fabric back. Original design. Superb fit. SIZES:
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KENWO
Cowhide glove. Unlined. Grey fabric back. Slip on model. Excellent fit. SIZES:
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THERMO
Calfskin glove. Unlined. Blue fabric back. Original design. Superb fit. SIZES:
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STONE
Cowhide glove. Unlined. Black spandex back. Very hard-wearing. Smart design. SIZES:
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ONYX
Microfibre. Black back. Velcro closure. Extremely hard-wearing. Excellent fit. SIZES:
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STONE 2
Goatskin glove. Semi-lined. Back made of black spandex. Very durable. SIZES:
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DARK
PU glove. Black spandex back. Velcro closure. SIZES:
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DRIVER
DRIVER 2
Pigskin glove. Light lining. Soft quality. SIZES:
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Goatskin glove. Fully lined. 12
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WINTER DRIVER
Goatskin glove. Winter lining. Black lycra back. Excellent fit. Hardwearing. SIZES:
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XTREME 1
PU-coated palm, fingertips & part of cuff. Black spandex back. Velcro closure. SIZES:
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XTREME 2
Microfibre palm and spandex back.
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XTREME 3
PU palm and spandex back. PU reinforced finger and knuckles. Velcro closure. 6
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XTREME 4
Synthetic leather palm with silicone gripper dots. Black and grey neoprene back. Velcro closure. SIZES:
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XTREME 5 WINTER
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PU-coated palm and fingertips. With rubberised cuff. Black polyester back. Winterlining. 6
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PU-coated palm, fingertips and part of cuff. Black polyester back. Velcro closure. Winterlining. 6
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No job is too big, no stuff is too tough! For all of your home or work based chores, you will find a glove within this section to meet the challenge. Comprising several hard wearing rigger style gloves, through to skin tight grippy gloves offering excellent manual dexterity for those fiddly tasks. Exceptional performance across the range.
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Goatskin glove. Fabric back and cuff. Half lining in palm. SIZES:
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Goatskin glove. Fabric back and cuff. Half lining in palm. SIZES:
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Cowhide glove. Half lining, Blue back. Rubberised cuff. Very hard-wearing. SIZES:
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KNIT
100% polyester. PVC dots on palm. Use: assembly/packaging work, scaffolding work. SIZES:
PVC
Hard wearing PVC dipped gloves. Three lengths: 1/ Half dipped 27cm, 2/Fully dipped 27cm, 3/ Full dipped 40cm. SIZES:
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NBR YELLOW
Partly dipped, nitrile-coated cotton glove with welt. Use: light industry, packaging and assembly. SIZES:
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MULTI GRAB
Half-dipped latex glove. Polyester/ cotton back. Rough, textured surface provides a good grip. SIZES:
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POWER GRAB
Half-dipped latex glove. Polyester/ cotton back. Rough, textured surface provides a good grip. SIZES:
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Half-dipped latex glove. Polyester/cotton back. Winterlining. Good grip. 6
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Nylon glove with NBR-coated palm. Half-dipped. Grey/black. Good grip in wet conditions. Good tactile sensitivity. 6
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A pioneering range of leather based gloves, tanned using a vegetable based process; eliminating the need for chromium. Suitable for anyone that needs a leather glove and has a chromium allergy. These are more environmentally friendly to produce too, so would be an ideal choice for those who want to make an environmentally conscious purchase. COMING
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ECO GARDEN
Vegetable tanned goatskin glove. Unlined. Fabric back. Rubberised canvas cuff SIZES:
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ECO 2
Lanolin-tanned pigskin glove. Unlined. Fabric back. Rubberised canvas cuff. SIZES:
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ECO 1
Lanolin-tanned pigskin glove. Unlined. Fabric back. Slip-on model. SIZES:
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ECO 3
PU glove, Unlined. Fabric Back. Rubberised canvas cuff. SIZES:
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Glove Standards Essentially, all gloves marketed as personal protection equipment must fulfil the requirements listed in EU Directive 89/686 EEC and EN 420 . According to EU Directive 89/686 EEC, work gloves are split into three categories depending on the hazards against which they are designed to protect the wearer. Category 1: Gloves in this category are designed to protect against `minimal risk’ and may only be used in situations where no serious/lasting injuries may arise. Examples include normal cleaning, gardening work and contact with components which do not expose the user to a temperature exceeding 50˚C. Category 2: Includes gloves designed to protect the wearer against greater risk, such as industrial work of a cruder nature. Gloves in this category must be tested and approved by an independent inspection body. The gloves must be labelled with a pictogram showing their designated protective function. Category 3: Includes gloves designed for use in high risk situations, for instance those designed to protect the wearer against aggressive chemicals. In addition to the requirements listed under Category 2, these gloves are subject to ongoing production and quality control checks. EN 455: Defines the requirements placed on disposable surgical gloves, including imperviousness (AQL – Acceptable Quality Level), tensile strength and durability. Gloves must have an AQL of min. 1.5 in order to carry this symbol. EN 420: Lists the general requirements placed on work gloves, including: • The pH value must be neutral • Chrome-content of leather gloves • Gloves sized in accordance with standard • Labelling of gloves and packaging • Design and documentation The CE mark indicates that the gloves fulfil the requirements set out in EN 420. EN 388: Describes the ability of the gloves to protect against mechanical hazards, and includes tests for: • Resistance to abrasion (performance level 1–4) • Tear resistance (performance level 1–4) • Blade cut resistance (performance level 1–5) • Puncture resistance (performance level 1–4) EN 10819: Defines the requirements for vibration attenuation in the frequency range 31.5 to 1000 Hz that gloves must meet in order to qualify as antivibration gloves.
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EN 374: Describes the protection provided by the gloves against chemicals and microorganisms, and includes tests for: • Breakdown in protective quality • Imperviousness • Breakthrough time for given chemicals Gloves certified in accordance with EN 374:2004 are labelled with a letter code which indicates that the gloves have a breakthrough time of minimum. 30 minutes for at least three of the following standard chemicals: Code A B C D E F G H I J K L
Chemical Methanol Acetone Acetonitrile Dichloromethane Carbon disulphide Toluene Diethylamine Tetrahydrofuran Ethyl acetate n-Heptane Sodium hydroxide 40% Sulphuric acid 96%
CAS no. 67-56-1 67-64-1 75-05-8 75-09-2 75-15-0 108-88-3 109-89-7 109-99-9 141-78-6 142-85-5 1310-73-2 7664-93-9
Tests conducted in accordance with EN 374 therefore only describe the protective quality of the gloves with respect to the chemicals employed in the test. Please note that mixtures of various different chemicals may alter the protective quality of the gloves considerably. You should therefore check the CAS no. and safety data sheet for the materials that will be handled before choosing the most suitable gloves. Contact us if you are in any doubt.
EN 407: Describes the ability of the gloves to protect against thermal hazards, and includes tests for: • Resistance to flammability (performance level 1–4) • Contact heat resistance (performance level 1–4) • Convective heat resistance (performance level 1–4) • Radiant heat resistance (performance level 1–4) • Resistance to small and large splashes of molten metal (performance level 1–4) EN 12477: Describes the requirements for welding gloves, and lists the test results under EN 420, EN 388 and EN 407 which the gloves must satisfy in order to be suitable for welding purposes. A distinction is made between: • Type A: High level of protection against heat for traditional welding work. • Type B: Lower level of protection against heat but more flexible, and therefore suitable for TIG/argon welding.
Glove Materials Our aim is to be at the forefront of developments in work glove design. As a result, we impose great demands on our suppliers – as regards innovative design, choice of materials and manufacture. The fit, size and choice of material are three vital criteria when it comes to choosing the right glove, and it is important to be familiar with the advantages offered by the various materials in order to make the right choice.
Leather:
Chemical Protection:
Leather, or grain leather as it is also known, is the top side of the hide. It is soft, hard-wearing and able to withstand temperatures of up to 75°C. It is a natural material which adapts to the ambient temperature and allows the skin to breathe.
Butyl rubber is a relatively expensive mixed material which provides excellent protection against a range of substances in the groups of ketones, esters and amines.
Split leather, which is sometimes known as suede, is the bottom side of the hide. It is not quite as hard-wearing, but it is capable of withstanding higher temperatures and repels embers more effectively. With subsequent processing, split leather can be made to withstand temperatures of up to 300°C and become water repellent. It is therefore often used for welding gloves and other products designed for welding protection. Cowhide is extremely hard-wearing and tear-proof, and is therefore often used for strong all-round gloves where great abrasion resistance is essential. Pigskin is one of the materials most commonly used for gloves – partly because the leather `breathes’ better than cowhide, and partly because it has traditionally been far cheaper than cowhide. Goatskin is a very flexible and hardwearing material, and is therefore typically used for assembly and TIG welding gloves. Whatever the type of leather, the tanning and processing are all important for the quality of the glove.
Microfibre: Microfibre is a term used to describe a material in which two different types of polyester are combined and drawn into extremely fine filaments and pressed together to create a socalled `nonwoven fabric’ which, to a certain degree, imitates the structure and properties of natural leather. The quality of the resulting product may vary. Generally speaking, however, microfibre gloves offer the following advantages/properties when compared with leather or split leather of the equivalent thickness: • Homogeneity – no variation in the thickness and appearance • Washable at low temperatures • Extremely flexible, even at low temperatures • Guaranteed chrome-free
Latex is a natural rubber which is highly heat-resistant and protects against a number of acids and bases. Neoprene is a synthetic material which is about as flexible as natural rubber, but far more resistant to sunlight. It offers excellent protection against a number of acids, alcohols and oil products. Nitrile is a synthetic rubber (Nitrile Butadiene Rubber), which is often used for dipped gloves because of its abrasion resistance. NBR gloves also offer excellent protection against many chemicals. PE (polyethylene) is typically used for inexpensive disposable gloves, and should not be used for gloves designed to offer chemical protection. PVA (polyvinyl alcohol) offers good protection against organic solvents, but no resistance against water or water-based solutions. PVC (polyvinyl chloride) gloves are available in a large number of variants and are commonly known as vinyl gloves. They provide a certain degree of protection against a number of acids and bases. None of these can be used as a universal material offering protection against all solvents/chemicals.
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