Portwest CutShield AP42

Portwest CutShield AP42 Arm Protection Gloves

When you're working with sharp materials, heat sources, or demanding industrial conditions, you need hand protection that actually delivers. The Portwest CutShield AP42 offers serious cut and heat resistance without compromising on comfort or grip. Built with a seamless 15-gauge lined construction and silicone palm coating, these arm protection gloves handle metalworking, automotive work, glass handling, and other high-risk environments with confidence. The silicone palm provides reliable grip in wet, dry, and greasy conditions, whilst offering heat protection up to 250°C for brief contact. Whether you're in automotive manufacturing, construction, steel work, or the food industry, this glove combines protection with the flexibility you need for precise tasks.

Key Features

• Cut resistant Level E protection with superior blade-stopping performance
• Silicone palm coating delivers excellent grip and heat resistance
• 15-gauge seamless lining for comfort and dexterity throughout the shift
• Heat resistant up to 250°C for brief contact scenarios
• Lined construction provides enhanced comfort and flexibility

Recommendations from our Unishore Expert

The Portwest CutShield AP42 sits firmly in our professional-grade collection, and it's built for those who take their hand safety seriously. The combination of cut resistance and heat protection makes these gloves ideal if you're rotating between different high-risk tasks. The seamless lining keeps your hands comfortable during extended wear, whilst the silicone palm coating ensures you maintain grip control even when conditions get wet or oily. We'd recommend these for automotive OEM work, construction and installation projects, steel industry roles, painters, craft specialists, and anyone in transport and logistics handling sharp or hot materials. The extended cuff provides additional forearm protection, which proves invaluable in fast-paced industrial environments.

Product Features

• Application - Cut resistant and heat resistant hand protection
• Cut Resistance - Level E (EN 388)
• Heat Resistance - Up to 250°C for brief contact
• Lining - 15-gauge seamless for comfort and flexibility
• Palm Coating - Silicone for grip and heat protection
• Abrasion Resistance - 3 (2000 cycles)
• Tear Resistance - 4 (75 N)
• Puncture Resistance - 2 (60 N)
• Article Number - AP42
• Dexterity Level - 5

Standards and Safety

• Offers Level E cut protection tested to EN ISO 13997 standards
• Meets strict safety requirements under EN 388:2016 + A1:2018 (3X42E)
• Provides heat protection compliance through EN 407:2020 (X2XXXX)
• Meets cold protection classification under EN 511:2006 (X1X)
• Certified to EN ISO 21420:2020 for general hand protection requirements