The Portwest A718 Impact C13 Nitrile Foam Glove is built for heavy-duty handling work where the backs of the hands face knocks and impacts. It brings together impact, cut and abrasion protection with a dependable grip in one glove.
A nitrile foam coating holds onto tools and materials in wet and dry conditions. The seamless 13 gauge liner gives a precise fit with no internal seams to rub, and a reinforced thumb crotch adds strength where gloves often wear through first.
Key features
- Flexible PVC impact pods give medium-energy impact protection while letting the hand bend
- Level C cut resistance helps guard against cuts when handling sharp edges and materials
- Maximum level 4 abrasion resistance helps the glove last under rough, repeated use
- Protection against contact heat up to 100°C for brief handling of warm surfaces
- Nitrile foam coating grips securely in both wet and dry conditions
- Seamless 13 gauge liner is built for durability and a precise fit, with no seams to rub
- Reinforced thumb crotch strengthens a high-wear area for a longer working life
Materials and performance
Nitrile foam coating on a seamless 13 gauge liner, with flexible PVC impact pods on the back of the hand.
Standards and protection
Certified to EN 388: 2016 + A1: 2018 (4X43CP) for mechanical risks, EN 407: 2020 (X1XXXX) for thermal risks, and EN ISO 21420: 2020 with Dexterity 5, the highest dexterity rating in that standard.
Fit and sizing
See our Portwest Sizing Guide for detailed information.
Reading the EN 388 code
In the 4X43CP rating, the first 4 is abrasion, X means the coupe cut test does not apply, the next 4 is tear resistance and 3 is puncture resistance. C is the ISO cut level and P shows the glove has passed the impact protection test.
Care
Follow the care instructions on the label.

























