Ironclad Kong Original Gloves

The Ironclad KONG® Original is the glove the KONG range started with, designed for heavy duty work in oil and gas, where hands spend the day around pipe, tongs, chains and heavy steel. Full-coverage TPR armour runs over the fingers, thumb, knuckles and metacarpal, rated ANSI/ISEA 138 impact level 2, and the glove carries the EN 388 P mark for certified impact protection. The whole shell is hi-viz orange, so a gloved hand stands out against steel, mud and machinery.

The palm is a double layer of synthetic leather with a dotted grip pattern, rated 4/5 dry, 4/5 wet and 3/5 oily, and it scores level 4 for abrasion under EN 388, the highest the test awards. A breathable nylon back lets heat out, an extended neoprene slip-on cuff pulls on and off with no strap to fasten, and a write-on ID tag on the cuff keeps a pair with its owner on a shared site. The whole glove is 100% machine washable, and is covered by a full 12-month warranty against faults in materials and workmanship, where 90 days is the norm across the category.

Key Features

• Patented KONG® Impact Protection - Full-coverage TPR over the fingers, thumb, knuckles and metacarpal
• ANSI/ISEA 138 Impact Level 2 - Rated impact protection across the back of the hand
• EN 388 4242AP - Carries the P mark for certified impact protection
• Double Layer Synthetic Leather Dotted Palm - Rated 4/5 dry, 4/5 wet and 3/5 oily, with EN 388 level 4 abrasion
• Breathable Nylon Back of Hand - Lets heat out from under the armour across a long shift
• Extended Neoprene Slip-On Cuff - Easy entry and removal with no strap to fasten
• Hi-Viz Orange - Palm and back both in hi-viz orange, so hands stand out around machinery
• Cuff ID Tag - Write-on label for a name or crew number
• 100% Machine Washable - Washes and hang dries rather than being binned once it is filthy

Ideal For

• Oil and Gas Work - The job the KONG Original was designed for, on the drill floor and around pipe handling
• Rigging and Lifting - Armoured fingers for chains, slings and loads that can pinch or crush
• Heavy Construction and Demolition - Impact and abrasion protection for steel, block and rubble
• Heavy Plant and Mechanical Work - Knuckle and metacarpal cover for jobs where a spanner slips

Technical Specifications

Warranty

Backed by a full 12-month warranty against faults in materials and workmanship from the date of purchase, where 90 days is the category norm. If you believe you have a warranty claim, please contact sales@taskoutdoor.co.uk. Products may need to be returned for inspection, which can result in a short processing delay.

Warranty Exclusions

• General wear and tear
• Damage caused by misuse, abuse or failure to follow care instructions
• Accidental damage
• Damage resulting from use outside the product's intended application

Care Instructions

Machine wash and hang dry. Do not bleach, do not iron and do not tumble dry. Store clean and dry, away from direct heat.

Safety Information

Match the glove to the task. The EN 388 rating of 4242AP breaks down as abrasion 4, blade cut 2, tear 4 and puncture 2, with ISO cut level A and the P mark for impact. The P is a pass or fail result covering the back of the hand and fingers; the palm has no impact protection. The ANSI A2 cut level is suited to general handling rather than blade work, and cut-resistant does not mean cut-proof.

Read the EN 407 rating carefully. X1XXXX means only one of the six thermal tests was performed: contact heat at level 1, the lowest of four levels. Burning behaviour, convective heat, radiant heat and molten metal splash are all untested and marked X. This is not a heat-resistant glove and must not be used for handling hot work or near open flame.

Check the stated ratings before use and do not exceed them. Inspect for wear before each use and replace when damaged. Keep hands clear of moving machinery where a glove could be caught.