Description
The Laatu fitter’s glove Syntec Pro is a sewn installation glove with a palm of synthetic leather and a back of flexible fabric. The combined construction gives the palm side a durable, secure grip surface and leaves the back breathable. The glove is intended for installation, assembly and maintenance work that needs fingertip feel and a light glove for long shifts.
The synthetic leather of the palm is smooth, so it does not stick to tool surfaces or collect chips or dust in the same way as roughened coatings. The smooth surface gives an even grip on metal parts, connectors and hand tools. Synthetic leather does not soak up moisture in the same way as genuine leather, and it keeps its shape in repeated use.
The fabric back flexes when you clench your fist, so the glove follows the hand and does not tighten over the knuckles. Together with the light construction, this reduces hand fatigue in repetitive gripping work. The glove feels soft in the hand from the first use and does not need breaking in.
The Laatu fitter’s glove Syntec Pro is category I personal protective equipment and meets the general requirements for protective gloves (EN 420 / EN ISO 21420). It has no EN 388 mechanical protection rating, so it is intended for low-risk work. The glove is available in several sizes; choose the right size from the size chart.
Laatu fitter’s glove Syntec Pro, intended use and suitability:
The Laatu fitter’s glove Syntec Pro belongs to Laatuhanska’s sewn installation gloves: it suits dry installation and assembly work where fingertip feel and comfort matter more than verified mechanical protection. For work that requires a mechanical protection rating, choose the Laatu fitter’s glove 4131X, for cut risks the Laatu cut-resistant glove 4343FX Cut Super and for touchscreen use the Laatu general-purpose glove 4121X.
- Installation and assembly work: Handling screws, connectors and small components, where the thin palm material keeps fingertip feel.
- Servicing and maintenance work: Handling tools and machine parts in dry spaces, where the smooth palm gives an even grip.
- Logistics and warehouse work: Handling packages, boxes and general cargo, where the flexible back reduces hand fatigue.
- Furniture installation and indoor work: Handling furniture, mouldings and supplies, where the smooth surface does not stick to surface materials.
- Property maintenance: Light maintenance work and moving supplies indoors and in covered spaces.
Package contents:
- Laatu fitter’s glove Syntec Pro soft and adaptable, 1 pair
Laatu fitter’s glove Syntec Pro features:
- Synthetic leather palm: A durable palm material that keeps its shape and does not soak up moisture like genuine leather.
- Smooth palm surface: An even grip surface that does not collect chips or dust and gives a controlled grip on smooth objects.
- Flexible fabric back: The back stretches when you clench your fist and does not tighten over the knuckles.
- Breathable construction: The fabric back lets air through and reduces hand sweating.
- Soft feel: The glove is comfortable in the hand straight away and does not need breaking in.
- Light construction: The thin material reduces hand fatigue in repetitive gripping work.
- Sewn construction: A sewn combination glove with the palm and back each chosen for its own task.
- Several sizes: Available in several sizes from small to extra large.
Technical specifications:
- Product: Laatu fitter’s glove Syntec Pro soft and adaptable (Laatuhanska Syntec PRO – Synteettinen, model 1001).
- Product category: Personal protective equipment, category I (Cat I).
- Standard: EN 420 / EN ISO 21420, general requirements for protective gloves.
- Palm material: Synthetic leather, smooth surface.
- Back of hand: Fabric.
- Lining: No lining.
- Style: Sewn combination glove, installation glove.
- CE marking: Yes.
Laatu fitter’s glove Syntec Pro instructions for use:
Inspect the glove visually before each use. Do not use the glove if the palm material is torn or the seams have opened. 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 hand and pull the wrist part over the wrist. After use, remove loose dirt by brushing or wiping and let the glove dry at room temperature without a direct heat source. Store dry and protected from light. Replace the glove when the palm material is worn through or the seams have failed.
Warnings:
- No protection against fire or heat: The Laatu fitter’s glove Syntec Pro 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, grilling or handling hot objects; synthetic material can melt and cause burns.
- No mechanical protection rating: The glove is category I protective equipment with no EN 388 rating. It is not suitable for handling sharp edges, glass, sheet metal or blades; use a cut-resistant glove for these.
- No cold protection: The glove is unlined and has no EN 511 rating; it is not suitable for cold conditions or for handling cold objects.
- No chemical or electrical protection: The glove is not EN ISO 374 classified and does not protect against chemicals or electricity.
- 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 tear or an opened seam removes the protection; dispose of a damaged glove.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ):
Is the Laatu fitter’s glove Syntec Pro a cut-resistant glove?
No. The glove is category I protective equipment without an EN 388 rating, so it is intended for low-risk installation and general work. Cut risks require a glove with a cut protection rating.
What is the difference between synthetic leather and genuine leather in the palm?
Synthetic leather is uniform in quality, keeps its shape and dries faster than genuine leather. Genuine leather withstands abrasion and heat better, but it stiffens when it gets wet and usually needs breaking in.
Why is the palm surface smooth and not roughened?
A smooth palm gives an even grip on smooth metal parts and tools and does not collect chips, dust or fibres. A roughened surface adds friction in rough and oily work, but it gets dirty faster.
Is the glove suitable for damp or oily work?
The glove is intended for dry work. It is not waterproof and no oil resistance is stated for it, so a nitrile foam coated glove is better suited to damp and oily work.
Recycling instructions:
- Glove: The Laatu fitter’s glove Syntec Pro is a combination of synthetic leather and fabric, 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.
