Impact-resistant

The back of the hands, knuckles and fingers are protected by highly flexible Thermoplastic Rubber (TPR) shields that absorb and dissipate the force of an impact, significantly reducing the threat of injuries. Flex points have also been built-in to the TPR shields so that when the hands are gripping tightly, the shields aren’t ‘opened up’ safeguarding the bones against potential impact exposure. 

On the palm, SHOWA’s nitrile foam grip technology – which extends to the fingertips – disperses liquids including oil, grease and water to deliver excellent grip in wet and slippery conditions. The additional underlying layer of durable film nitrile bolsters protection to the entire hand.

The result is a glove suitable for those working in physically demanding environments with wet handling conditions where impact risks exist.

Globus marketing manager, Steve Shale, comments: “The SHOWA 377-IP glove fills a real gap in the market that currently exists where there are impact risks to workers’ hands. You only have to look at the latest figures from the Health and Safety Executive to see how risk-exposed the hands are – in particular from handling and ‘struck-by’ impact injuries. Handling injuries remain the single biggest cause of over 7-day injuries in the UK*, with ‘struck-by’ injuries the fourth largest cause."