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The TGG range
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Cut protection

Thin 18-gauge cut protection for work that needs fingertip feel.

Heavier 13-gauge cut protection for rougher, harder-wearing work.

Cut protection with a full coating and textured palm for wet or damp handling.
General handling

General handling with the top abrasion result for rough, abrasive materials.

Topfoam-palm general handling for workshop and mechanical work.

Lightweight PU-palm glove for everyday light handling, assembly and packing.
Compare the range
Side by side
Published EN388 results and key specifications, side by side.
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| Glove | TheSamurai 18 | TheSamurai 13 | TheGreat White | TheScorpion | TheHippo | TheGeneral |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intended use | Thin 18-gauge cut protection for work that needs fingertip feel. | Heavier 13-gauge cut protection for rougher, harder-wearing work. | Cut protection with a full coating and textured palm for wet or damp handling. | General handling with the top abrasion result for rough, abrasive materials. | Topfoam-palm general handling for workshop and mechanical work. | Lightweight PU-palm glove for everyday light handling, assembly and packing. |
| Group | Cut protection | Cut protection | Cut protection | General handling | General handling | General handling |
| Published EN388:2016 | 4X42D | 4X43D | 4X42D | 4131X | 4131X | 3131X |
| ISO 13997 cut result | Cut D | Cut D | Cut D | None — not a cut-protection glove | None — not a cut-protection glove | None — not a cut-protection glove |
| Gauge | 18 gauge | 13 gauge | 18 gauge | 15 gauge | 15 gauge | 13 gauge |
| Liner | — | HPPE/gf | — | Corn Starch | Nylon Spandex | Polyester |
| Coating | Topfoam | PU | Double Dip Nitrile | Sandy Nitrile | Topfoam | PU |
| Coverage | Palm and fingertips | Palm and fingertips | Full coat — back of hand and palm, textured palm | Palm and fingertips | Palm and fingertips | Palm and fingertips |
| Conditions | Dry / Wet | Dry / Wet | Wet | Dry / Wet | Dry / Wet | Dry |
| Touchscreen | Touchscreen compatible | Touchscreen compatible | Touchscreen compatible | Not stated | Touchscreen compatible | Not stated |
| Thumb crotch reinforcement | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Sizes | 7 – 12 (S – 3XL) | 7 – 12 (S – 3XL) | 7 – 12 (S – 3XL) | 7 – 12 (S – 3XL) | 7 – 12 (S – 3XL) | 7 – 12 (S – 3XL) |
| Pack quantity | 12 pairs | 12 pairs | 12 pairs | 12 pairs | 12 pairs | 12 pairs |
| Carton quantity | 120 pairs | 120 pairs | 120 pairs | 120 pairs | 120 pairs | 120 pairs |
Named for the job in front of you.
About TGG
A New Zealand glove brand, built for the job
TGG — The Glove Guys — is a New Zealand work glove brand focused on supplying high-quality gloves that are fit for purpose and built for the demands of real work.
Our range is developed around the needs of the people who use our gloves every day. We listen to feedback from end users and the trade, using it to refine existing products and identify where better solutions are needed.
From materials and fit through to grip, durability and protection, every glove in the TGG range has a job to do. We keep the range focused, practical and backed by the standards and technical information needed to choose the right glove for the task.
TGG-GREATWHITE · Cut protection · 18 gauge
TheGreat White
ISO 13997 Cut D protection with a full coating and textured palm for cut hazards in wet or damp conditions.
Pair
- Cut D protection — ISO 13997 Cut D under EN388:2016 for edges on wet glass, steel and outdoor materials.
- Built for wet work — Double-dip nitrile: a full coating over the back of the hand with a textured palm for grip on wet surfaces.
- Phone stays usable — Touchscreen-compatible fingertips on an 18-gauge liner.
Choose sizes to include them in your enquiry — optional.
Overview
The Great White is the cut-protection glove for wet work. It carries an ISO 13997 Cut D result (4X42D) on an 18-gauge liner, with a full coating over the back of the hand and a textured palm for grip on wet glass, greasy steel and outdoor materials.
Where it is used
Industries
Applications
Specifications
| Product code | TGG-GREATWHITE |
|---|---|
| Group | Cut protection |
| Gauge | 18 gauge |
| Coating | Double Dip Nitrile |
| Coating coverage | Full coat — back of hand and palm, textured palm |
| Cuff | Knit wrist |
| Thumb crotch reinforcement | No |
| Touchscreen | Touchscreen compatible |
| Conditions | Wet |
| Sizes | 7 – 12 (S – 3XL) |
| Pack quantity | 12 pairs |
| Carton quantity | 120 pairs |
| Standards | EN388:2016 — 4X42D (ISO 13997 Cut D) |
| Limitations | Not for heat, chemicals or moving machinery. |
Ratings
EN388:2016 — mechanical risks
4X42D
Includes ISO 13997 Cut D (TDM straight-blade test)
Read the code left to right: abrasion, coupe cut, tear, puncture, then the ISO 13997 cut letter. For cut-protection gloves the letter is the result to compare; the X means the coupe blade test was not applicable for this liner.