Cut resistant sandy nitrile fully coated waterproof work gloves built for operatives handling sharp materials in wet outdoor environments, utilities, and drainage work.
Cut resistant sandy nitrile fully coated waterproof work gloves built for operatives handling sharp materials in wet outdoor environments, utilities, and drainage work.
Cut resistant sandy nitrile fully coated work gloves for utilities operatives, drainage workers, and outdoor engineers handling sharp materials in wet outdoor environments where sustained water contact and cut hazard are present simultaneously. The fully coated construction seals the entire hand, palm, fingers, knuckles, and back of hand, delivering waterproof protection that palm-coated alternatives cannot provide, combined with TDM Level D cut resistance under ISO 13997.
A palm-coated cut resistant glove protects against light moisture at the palm and fingertips but leaves the back of the hand as an uncoated knitted liner, in sustained rain, drainage excavation, or any task where hands are submerged at ground level, that uncoated liner saturates rapidly, chilling the hand and breaking down grip performance within the first hour of a shift. Operatives working in outdoor utilities, wet civils, and drainage environments then effectively work without waterproof protection for the majority of the day. The fully coated construction closes this gap by applying two sandy nitrile coats across the entire hand surface, sealing the back of the hand alongside the palm and maintaining waterproof integrity regardless of hand position, grip angle, or depth of water contact.
Fully coated waterproof construction: Double dipped sandy nitrile applied across the entire hand surface, palm, fingers, knuckles, and back of hand. Waterproof in sustained rain, wet ground contact, and surface water immersion, not simply water-repellent at the palm.
TDM Level D cut resistance (ISO 13997): Straight-blade tested to 15 Newtons, providing meaningful laceration protection from sharp metal, glass edges, pipe ends, and sharp site debris in wet outdoor and utilities environments.
EN388:2016 certified, CE and UKCA marked: Rated 4X43D — maximum abrasion resistance (Level 4), maximum tear resistance (Level 4), Level 3 puncture resistance, and TDM Level D cut protection. Independently assessed under UK PPE Regulations.
Double dipped sandy nitrile coating: The raised textured surface maintains grip on wet, oily, and slippery surfaces simultaneously, relevant for outdoor environments where both water and oil-contaminated equipment are present during the same task.
Oil resistant: The nitrile coating resists oil penetration, maintaining grip in outdoor utilities and engineering environments where lubricants and oils are present alongside wet conditions.
Touchscreen compatible: Operatives can use mobile devices, site tablets, and digital tools without removing the gloves, supporting outdoor site workflows and live tracking access during the working shift.
Plastic-free, zero-waste packaging: Part of the CMT ThinkGreen range. Supplied without single-use plastic for sites with sustainability and ESG procurement requirements.
Trades and roles:
Utilities and water infrastructure operatives
Drainage and civils workers
Outdoor engineers and maintenance operatives
Waste management and environmental operatives
Outdoor construction workers handling sharp materials in wet conditions
Industries:
Utilities and water infrastructure
Drainage and civil engineering
Waste management
Outdoor construction
Engineering and maintenance in wet environments
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Name | armourU Cut Resistant Sandy Nitrile Fully Coated Gloves - Waterproof TDM Level D |
| SKU | AGJAN |
| Glove Category | Cut Resistant Fully Coated Waterproof Grip Glove |
| TDM Cut Resistance (ISO 13997) | Level D — 15N cut force |
| EN Standard | EN388:2016 |
| EN388 Rating | 4X43D |
| Abrasion Resistance | Level 4 (8,000 rub cycles — maximum) |
| Coupe Blade Cut Test | X — not tested; TDM Level D is the applicable cut rating |
| Tear Resistance | Level 4 (75N — maximum) |
| Puncture Resistance | Level 3 (100N) |
| Impact Protection | Not tested |
| Coating Type | Double dipped sandy nitrile |
| Coating Coverage | Fully coated — entire hand surface including back of hand |
| Coating Colour | Black |
| Waterproof | Fully waterproof — sealed hand construction |
| Grip Conditions | Dry, wet, oily, and sustained-wet conditions |
| Oil Resistance | Oil resistant |
| Touchscreen Compatible | Yes |
| Liner Construction | Knitted liner with cut-resistant construction |
| Cuff Type | Knitted elasticated cuff |
| Compliance Markings | CE and UKCA |
| Packaging | Plastic-free, zero-waste — CMT ThinkGreen range |
| Sizes Available | M (8), L (9), XL (10), XXL (11) |
| Pack Quantity | 12 pairs |
| Liner Colour | Yellow/amber |
| Application or Condition | Detail |
|---|---|
| Sharp metal components and edges | ✓ Compatible |
| Wet outdoor environments and sustained rain | ✓ Compatible |
| Drainage, utilities, and wet civils work | ✓ Compatible |
| Oily and greasy surfaces | ✓ Compatible |
| Glass handling with sharp edges | ✓ Compatible |
| Surface water and wet ground contact | ✓ Compatible |
| Waste management with wet sharp debris | ✓ Compatible |
| Touchscreen device use on site | ✓ Compatible |
| Chemical immersion or prolonged chemical contact | ✗ Not recommended |
| Heat or flame exposure | ✗ Not recommended |
| Needle-stick hazard environments | ✗ Not recommended |
| Electrical hazard tasks | ✗ Not recommended |
Cut resistant sandy nitrile fully coated waterproof work gloves used primarily by utilities operatives, drainage workers, and outdoor engineers who handle sharp materials in wet ground conditions, persistent rain, and outdoor environments where both water contact and cut hazard are present simultaneously throughout the shift. They are equally suited to waste management operatives handling wet sharp debris, outdoor construction workers handling metal, fixings, and sharp site materials in rain, and any operative whose hands are in regular contact with surface water, mud, or wet excavations alongside sharp materials.
Drainage installation and maintenance work in wet excavations where hands are in regular contact with sharp pipe ends, fittings, and stone in saturated ground conditions.
Utilities infrastructure work, handling sharp cable, conduit, pipe, and metal fittings outdoors in rain and wet conditions throughout the working day.
Outdoor construction tasks involving rebar, tie wire, metal fixings, and sharp building materials in wet weather.
Waste management operations involving wet sharp debris, sharp packaging materials, and contaminated sharp waste in outdoor environments.
Glass handling in outdoor or exposed environments where rain and surface moisture are present alongside the cut hazard.
Wet civils and groundwork tasks involving sharp rock, stone, concrete block, and metal fixings in waterlogged ground.
Marine, harbour, and waterside maintenance work where hands are regularly exposed to water and sharp structural components simultaneously.
Outdoor automotive and plant maintenance in wet conditions where oily components and sharp edges are present alongside rain or standing water.
Step 1: Select the correct size. M fits hand size 8, L fits size 9, XL fits size 10, XXL fits size 11. An oversized glove reduces grip precision and increases snagging risk on sharp edges and pipe ends.
Step 2: Pull the glove fully over the hand, ensuring all fingers are fully seated and the sandy nitrile coating covers the entire hand surface, including the back of the hand, before beginning work.
Step 3: Check that the elasticated cuff seats firmly at the wrist. In drainage and wet-ground tasks, the cuff prevents water from running back into the glove from the wrist during ground-level and below-grade work.
Step 4: Inspect the sandy nitrile coating before each use for visible cracking, puncture damage, or thinning, particularly at the fingertips and thumb. Coating damage compromises both waterproof protection and cut resistance integrity at the damaged point.
Step 5: Replace gloves when the coating shows visible deterioration, when grip performance drops on wet surfaces, or when waterproof protection is visibly compromised.
Assuming these gloves are chemical resistant: the fully coated nitrile construction provides waterproof protection and oil resistance but carries no EN374 chemical resistance rating. Chemical-resistant gloves must be specified separately for tasks involving direct contact with corrosive or hazardous substances.
Selecting the wrong size: an oversized glove bunches at the fingertips during drainage and utilities tasks, reducing grip on sharp pipe ends and fittings. An undersized glove stresses the coating at the knuckles, shortening service life and risking coating failure.
Using a glove with visible coating damage in wet conditions: a single puncture or crack in the fully coated construction breaks the waterproof seal at that point. In drainage and wet-ground environments, water enters immediately and the glove must be replaced before continuing.
Leaving debris and contaminated material on the coating after use: wet clay, cement slurry, and chemical waste harden on the nitrile surface and accelerate coating degradation if not removed after each shift. Rinse thoroughly in clean water after use.
Confusing water resistance with chemical resistance: these gloves are fully waterproof for standard outdoor water contact, rain, surface water, wet ground, and drainage environments. They are not rated for sustained contact with oils beyond standard oil resistance, solvents, acids, or chemical agents.
These gloves are certified to EN388:2016 (4X43D) for mechanical risk protection and provide TDM Level D cut resistance under ISO 13997. They are designed for wet outdoor environments, utilities, drainage, and sharp material handling in sustained-wet conditions. They are not suitable for chemical immersion, heat or flame exposure, needle-stick hazards, or tasks requiring electrical insulation. Specify in accordance with the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 (as amended) and the findings of a suitable workplace risk assessment for the specific environment and hazards present.
Rinse thoroughly in clean water after each use to remove clay, cement, mud, and contaminated debris from the coating surface. Allow to air dry away from direct heat sources and sunlight. Store away from solvents and chemicals that degrade nitrile. Inspect the entire coating surface, palm, fingertips, and back of hand, before each shift. Replace when visible cracking, thinning, or puncture damage is present anywhere on the coated surface.
Q: What does "fully coated waterproof" mean for cut resistant gloves in outdoor environments?
A: Fully coated means the sandy nitrile coating covers the entire hand surface, palm, fingers, knuckles, and back of hand, not just the palm and fingertips. In practice, this means the glove maintains its waterproof barrier regardless of hand position, whether reaching into a wet trench, handling sharp pipe ends at ground level, or working in sustained rain. A palm-coated glove leaves the back of the hand as an uncoated knitted liner which saturates in wet conditions within the first hour. The fully coated construction removes that failure point entirely, maintaining dry hands and consistent cut protection throughout the working shift in drainage, utilities, and wet outdoor environments.
Q: What does the EN388:2016 rating of 4X43D mean for these gloves?
A: EN388:2016 is the UK and European standard for gloves protecting against mechanical risks. Each character in the 4X43D code represents a separate test result. The first digit (4) is abrasion resistance at Level 4, the maximum, requiring 8,000 rub cycles before material failure. The second character (X) indicates the Coupe rotating blade test was not conducted or returned an unreliable result; the TDM result in the fifth position is the applicable cut rating. The third digit (4) is tear resistance at Level 4 — the maximum, requiring 75 Newtons to tear the material. The fourth digit (3) is puncture resistance at Level 3, requiring 100 Newtons of force. The fifth character (D) is the TDM cut level from ISO 13997, indicating a 15 Newton straight-blade cut force. CE and UKCA markings confirm independent assessment under UK PPE Regulations.
Q: What are these gloves NOT suitable for?
A: These gloves carry no EN374 chemical resistance rating and must not be used for chemical immersion or sustained contact with corrosive substances, solvents, or acids, even though they are waterproof for standard outdoor water contact. They are not rated for heat or flame exposure and must not be used near welding, grinding sparks, or high-temperature surfaces. EN388 puncture resistance is not the same as needle-stick protection, these gloves must not be used in environments where hypodermic needle hazards are present. They are not electrically insulating.
Q: What is the difference between these gloves and the armourU Cut Resistant Sandy Nitrile Palm Coated Gloves?
A: The two products share the same EN388:2016 4X43D rating and TDM Level D cut resistance, but differ in coating coverage and waterproof performance. The palm coated version (AGMAK) applies sandy nitrile to the palm and fingertips only, leaving the back of the hand as a breathable knitted liner, it is water repellent but not fully waterproof, and is suited to engineering, fabrication, and dry or oily indoor environments. These fully coated gloves (AGJAN) apply sandy nitrile across the entire hand surface, sealing the back of the hand and delivering full waterproof protection for outdoor, drainage, and sustained-wet environments. The choice between them depends on whether the primary working environment is wet outdoor or dry indoor with oil and sharp materials.
Q: Are these gloves waterproof enough for drainage and below-grade utilities work?
A: The fully coated construction provides waterproof protection for standard outdoor conditions, sustained rain, wet ground contact, surface water immersion, and drainage excavation environments where hands are at or below ground level in saturated soil. They are not rated for full submersion or sustained underwater contact. For drainage and utilities tasks where hands enter wet trenches, handle wet pipe and fittings in saturated ground, or work throughout a shift in persistent rain, the fully coated seal maintains waterproof protection across the entire hand surface throughout the working day.
Q: How long should a pair last under regular outdoor site use?
A: Service life in outdoor drainage and utilities environments depends on the abrasiveness of the materials being handled and how thoroughly the gloves are cleaned after each shift. Wet clay, cement residue, and sharp stone aggregate accelerate surface wear if left to dry on the coating. Rinsing thoroughly in clean water after each shift and air drying away from direct heat significantly extends service life. Inspect the entire coating surface, including the back of the hand, before every shift and replace immediately when cracking, thinning, or puncture damage is visible anywhere on the glove.
Q: Are these gloves compatible with touchscreen devices on site?
A: Yes. These gloves are touchscreen compatible, allowing operatives to use mobile devices, tablets, and digital site tools without removing the gloves, useful for utilities and drainage operatives accessing live tracking, digital documentation, or site management tools during the working shift in wet outdoor conditions.
