Description
The Laatu fitter’s glove 3121X is an installation and general-purpose work glove classified under EN 388:2016 with a mechanical protection rating of 3121X: abrasion resistance level 3, cut resistance in the Coup test level 1, tear resistance level 2 and puncture resistance level 1. The glove is intended for work where fingertip feel, a thin construction and a secure grip on small parts are decisive.
The body has a seamless knit made of polyester and elastane. The elastane gives the knit stretch that keeps the glove snugly in the shape of the hand without squeezing, and the thin construction keeps fingertip feel when handling screws, connectors and small components. The knit is breathable, which reduces hand sweating during long shifts.
The palm is coated with smooth polyurethane (PU). The smooth PU coating is thin and precise: it increases the abrasion resistance of the palm and gives a secure grip on dry and slightly greasy surfaces without making the palm thicker. The back of the hand is uncoated and breathable, so moisture can escape from inside the glove.
Abrasion resistance level 3 shows that the coating withstands repeated abrasion on metal and plastic surfaces. The Laatu fitter’s glove 3121X is a variable product available in several sizes; choose the right size from the size chart.
Laatu fitter’s glove 3121X, intended use and suitability:
The Laatu fitter’s glove 3121X is intended for installation and repair work that requires precision in dry and slightly greasy conditions. For more abrasive work that needs abrasion resistance level 4 and better oil resistance, choose the Laatu fitter’s glove 4131X, and for touchscreen use the Laatu general-purpose glove 4121X or the Laatu fitter’s glove 3121X extra thin.
- Car repair workshop work: Dismantling and assembling parts, where the smooth PU coating gives grip on metal parts and the thin construction keeps fingertip feel in tight spots.
- Installation and assembly work: Handling screws, connectors and small components in production and furniture installation.
- Electrical and HVAC installation: Handling wires, pipe fittings and fasteners, where precision is needed rather than a thick coating.
- Logistics and warehouse work: Handling packages and general cargo, where abrasion resistance level 3 extends the life of the glove.
- Quality control and servicing work: Inspecting and handling parts, where the smooth coating leaves no marks on the item being handled.
Package contents:
- Laatu fitter’s glove 3121X Classic PU glove, 1 pair
Laatu fitter’s glove 3121X features:
- Smooth PU coating: The thin, precise polyurethane coating on the palm increases abrasion resistance and gives grip without making the palm thicker.
- Abrasion resistance level 3: Withstands repeated abrasion on metal and plastic surfaces.
- Seamless polyester-elastane knit: A flexible, breathable body without chafing seams.
- Breathable back of hand: The uncoated back lets moisture out and reduces sweating.
- Fingertip feel: The thin construction keeps tactile sensitivity when handling small parts.
- Smooth surface: Leaves no pattern marks on the surfaces being handled, which suits inspection and finishing work.
- Variable product: Available in several sizes, so the fit can be chosen to suit the wearer.
Technical specifications:
- Product: Laatu fitter’s glove 3121X Classic PU glove (manufacturer’s product name Laatuhanska Classic PRO PU-asentajakäsine, model 2008).
- Standard: EN 388:2016.
- Protection rating: 3121X (abrasion 3, cut Coup 1, tear 2, puncture 1, cut ISO 13997 not tested).
- Body material: Polyester, elastane.
- Coating: Polyurethane, smooth, palm.
- Construction: Seamless knit, uncoated and breathable back of hand.
- CE marking: Yes.
Laatu fitter’s glove 3121X instructions for use:
Inspect the glove visually before each use. Do not use the glove if the knit has holes or the PU coating is worn through or has come off. Choose a size that fits closely without squeezing; a glove that is too large reduces fingertip feel and one that is too small tires the hand.
Put the glove on a dry, clean hand, because the PU coating grips best with a dry hand. After use, remove loose dirt by wiping or shaking and let the glove dry at room temperature. Do not use solvents to clean the coating, because they dissolve polyurethane. Store dry and protected from light. Replace the glove when the coating is worn through or the knit is damaged.
Warnings:
- No protection against fire or heat: The Laatu fitter’s glove 3121X is a mechanical protective glove (EN 388). It is not EN 407 classified and does not protect against fire, flames, sparks, hot surfaces or molten metal. Do not use the glove for welding, hot work or handling hot objects; the polyester knit and PU coating can melt and cause burns.
- Only minor cut protection: The cut resistance is level 1 (Coup), and ISO 13997 cut resistance has not been tested. The glove is not suitable for handling sharp edges, glass, sheet metal or blades; use a cut-resistant glove for these.
- Limited tear resistance: The tear resistance is level 2, so the glove can tear if it snags under a strong pull.
- No chemical protection: The glove is not EN ISO 374 classified. Polyurethane does not resist solvents, and the glove must not be used for handling chemicals.
- No protection against rotating machine parts: Do not use the glove near rotating blades or machine parts because of the risk of entanglement.
- Damaged glove: A hole or detached coating removes the protection; dispose of a damaged glove.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ):
What does the EN 388:2016 rating 3121X mean on a fitter’s glove?
The numbers and the letter give the test results in order: abrasion resistance 3 (scale 1–4), cut resistance in the Coup test 1 (1–5), tear resistance 2 (1–4), puncture resistance 1 (1–4), and X means that ISO 13997 cut resistance has not been tested.
What is the difference between a smooth PU coating and a nitrile foam coating?
Smooth polyurethane is thinner and more precise: it keeps fingertip feel and gives grip on dry surfaces without leaving pattern marks. Nitrile foam is thicker, resists oils and greases better and gives a more secure grip on wet items.
Is the Laatu fitter’s glove 3121X suitable for a car repair workshop?
Yes. The manufacturer mentions workshop use, and the thin smooth PU coating gives grip on metal parts in tight spots. For very oily and greasy work, a nitrile foam coated glove lasts longer as a coating.
Is the glove touchscreen compatible?
Touchscreen compatibility is not included in this model’s product information. There are separate models designed for touchscreen use with conductive fibre in the fingertips.
Can the glove be washed?
Remove loose dirt by wiping or shaking and dry the glove at room temperature. Solvents and hot water damage the polyurethane coating.
Recycling instructions:
- Glove: The Laatu fitter’s glove 3121X is a combination of polyester, elastane and polyurethane coating, and it goes to mixed waste or energy waste according to local waste management instructions.
- Packaging: Sort the hanger card into cardboard collection and any plastic bag into plastic collection.
