Arc-Rated Leather Work Gloves with A4 Cut Protection
Ironwear 4188 arc-rated gloves combine goat grain leather with a Kevlar lining, Kevlar stitching, and a split leather bell cuff. The manufacturer rates this flame-resistant design at ANSI/ISEA 105 Cut Level A4, Puncture Level 5, and an ATPV of 40.4 cal/cm² for electrical, utility, maintenance, and industrial PPE programs.
These are leather arc-flash and mechanical-protection gloves, not voltage-rated rubber insulating gloves. They do not provide primary shock protection and must not replace ASTM D120 rubber gloves when insulating protection is required.
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- Flame-resistant goat grain leather construction
- Kevlar lining supports full-glove cut protection
- 100% Kevlar thread reinforces the seams
- Split leather bell cuff extends coverage beyond the wrist
- ANSI/ISEA 105 Cut Level A4 and Puncture Level 5
- Manufacturer-listed EN 407 rating 413243 and EN 388 rating 3X43D
Common Safety-Program Applications
- Arc-flash PPE ensembles selected through a hazard assessment
- Electrical and utility maintenance
- Industrial maintenance and MRO work
- Construction and contractor safety programs
- Material handling with cut and puncture hazards
- Facility and municipal PPE programs
Arc-Flash and Electrical Safety Limitation
An arc rating addresses thermal exposure from an electric arc; it does not establish voltage insulation or shock protection. Select these gloves only as part of a documented hazard assessment and complete PPE system. Where voltage-rated hand protection is required, use correctly classed and tested rubber insulating gloves with compatible protectors as directed by OSHA, the equipment manufacturer, and the employer's electrical safety program.
Inspect the leather, lining, cuff, and seams before use. Remove gloves from service if they are cut, torn, contaminated, heat damaged, or otherwise compromised. The manufacturer does not list these gloves as waterproof or chemical resistant.
FAQ - Ironwear 4188 Arc-Rated Goat Leather Gloves
Are Ironwear 4188 gloves electrically insulating?
No. They are arc-rated leather gloves, not ASTM D120 rubber insulating gloves. They do not provide primary protection against electric shock.
What is the arc rating?
Ironwear lists an ATPV of 40.4 cal/cm². A qualified person must still select the complete PPE ensemble according to the incident-energy analysis, task, and employer safety program.
What are the ANSI cut and puncture ratings?
The manufacturer lists ANSI/ISEA 105 Cut Level A4 and Puncture Level 5.
What materials are used?
The gloves use goat grain leather, a Kevlar lining, 100% Kevlar stitching, and a split leather bell cuff.
What sizes does Ironwear offer?
Ironwear lists sizes SM, MD, LG, XL, 2XL, and 3XL. Order by the manufacturer's size designation and confirm that the selected glove fits without restricting movement.
How are the gloves packaged?
Ironwear packages one pair per poly bag, six pairs per larger bag, and 60 pairs per carton. Confirm the quantity shown in the ASA purchasing controls before ordering.
Are these gloves waterproof or chemical resistant?
Ironwear does not list a waterproof or chemical-resistance rating for style 4188. Select hazard-specific gloves for liquid or chemical exposure.
Can these replace rubber insulating gloves during energized work?
No. When the task requires voltage-rated hand protection, use the properly classed, tested, and inspected rubber insulating glove system required by the hazard assessment and applicable safety procedures.
