Nitrile gloves with extended cuff Gripzzly X Long

Gripzzly X Long are nitrile gloves with an extended 300 mm cuff, designed for jobs where protection ending at the wrist is only protection in appearance. Thick, powder-free nitrile gloves with an anti-slip texture over the entire surface of the palm and fingers, protecting the hand and forearm. Category III Personal Protective Equipment, manufacturer: ZARYS International from Zabrze.

Nitrile gloves with a long cuff: 300 mm instead of the wrist

A standard disposable glove ends a few centimetres past the wrist, and that's enough as long as the work takes place above a surface. The problem starts the moment a hand goes deeper: into a wash tank, a tank, under the bonnet, into a barrel. At that point liquid doesn't attack the palm, it runs down the forearm and enters the glove from above.

Gripzzly X Long solves exactly this problem with length. The 300 mm cuff prevents liquid from accidentally getting inside the glove and protects against contact with harmful substances over a larger area of skin. It's not a "better" version than the standard one, just a version for different tasks.

When a long cuff stops being a luxury

• Washing parts in a tub or washer: the hand submerges above the wrist, liquid reaches the forearm.
• Pouring and dosing chemicals: a splash lands on the forearm, not the palm.
• Working deep inside a machine or engine bay: the workwear sleeve rides up and exposes the skin.
• Work with operating fluids: draining oil, changing fluids, operating pressurised systems.
• Agriculture and machine operation: contact with oils and greases when reaching into hard-to-access places.
• Cleaning and washing: work in a damp environment with detergents.

The test is simple and worth doing at the workstation: if, during a shift, you have to put your hand in deeper than the wrist even once, a standard glove is a compromise, not a solution.

Texture and grip when everything is wet

The anti-slip texture covers the entire outer surface of the palm and fingers, not just the fingertips. In work with liquids this is crucial, because a film of water or oil spreads across the whole contact surface. The knurling breaks up that layer and maintains control over a slippery part, a hose, or a tool taken out of a washing bath.

The inner surface is polymerised, so the long-cuffed glove goes on without a struggle, which really matters with 300 mm of material. The cuff is rolled, so it doesn't slip during work and is easier to grip when removing. The design also allows smartphone use without taking the gloves off.

Nitrile versus technical liquids

Nitrile, i.e. acrylonitrile-butadiene, is a synthetic rubber with high resistance to oils, greases and petrol. Latex swells and loses structure on contact with petroleum derivatives, so its barrier fails long before any damage is visible. In immersion work, this difference matters far more than in brief contact, because exposure time is, by definition, longer.

Gripzzly X Long is designed to protect hands against hazardous substances, including those contained in greases and oils, and is resistant to viruses, bacteria and fungi. The gloves are powder-free, latex-free and thiuram-free, i.e. free of vulcanisation accelerators that have historically accounted for a large share of occupational contact allergies.

Gripzzly X Long: technical specification

Parameter	Value
Cuff length	300 mm, rolled cuff
Material	100% nitrile (acrylonitrile-butadiene)
Outer surface	texture over the entire surface of the palm and fingers
Inner surface	polymerised
AQL	1.5
Classification	PPE category III, type B, per Regulation (EU) 2016/425
Sizes	S, M, L, XL, XXL
Unit packaging	50 pcs.
Bulk packaging	10 packages
Additional features	powder-free, latex-free, thiuram-free, approved for contact with food
Status	single-use, non-sterile

Standards translated into workstation language

Gripzzly X Long complies with the requirements of the following standards: EN ISO 374-1:2016+A1:2018, EN 374-2:2019, EN 374-4:2019, EN ISO 374-5:2016, EN 16523-1:2015+A1:2018, EN ISO 21420:2020 and EN 388:2016+A1:2018.

• EN ISO 374-1, type B: resistance to permeation for at least 30 minutes for a minimum of three chemicals from the test list. Type A requires six, type C only one, at ten minutes.
• EN 374-2: watertightness, i.e. resistance to penetration through micro-holes and cracks.
• EN 374-4: material degradation under chemical exposure, especially relevant with prolonged contact.
• EN ISO 374-5: protection against micro-organisms, including resistance to viruses, bacteria and fungi.
• EN 388: mechanical hazards, i.e. abrasion, cut, tear and puncture.
• EN ISO 21420: general requirements and test methods for protective gloves.
• ASTM F1671: resistance to blood-borne pathogens, tested with the Phi-X 174 bacteriophage.

AQL 1.5 is the acceptable quality level, determined by a watertightness test on a sample from the batch. The lower the value, the smaller the allowed number of non-conforming products. In immersion work, watertightness is parameter number one, so it's worth checking on the packaging of any product, not just this one. The manufacturing process is run in accordance with the US FDA Quality System Regulation, BS EN ISO 9001 and EN ISO 13485.

How to work in long-cuffed gloves

A long cuff only works when it's positioned correctly. A few rules that, in practice, decide how effective the protection is:

• Pull the cuff over the sleeve if you're working above a surface, so liquid runs down the outside of the glove.
• Tuck the cuff under the sleeve if you're reaching upward, so liquid doesn't collect inside.
• Remove the glove from the cuff, rolling it outward, so you don't transfer contamination onto the skin.
• Replace it after contact with a solvent, regardless of how the glove looks.
• Don't disinfect and reuse it, as this degrades the material and voids the declared protection.

X Long or the standard version: a simple decision key

All Gripzzly variants share the same material, the same texture, the same AQL and the same set of tests. The difference lies in the range of protection and colour.

• X Long: work with liquids, reaching deep, forearm protection, 300 mm cuff.
• Black: classic workshop work, where masking dirt matters.
• Orange: when the hand needs to be visible in the work zone.
• Blue: when contrast with the product is needed, especially with food.

Sizes, packaging and orders for companies

Gripzzly X Long is available in sizes from S to XXL. With a long cuff, size selection matters even more, because a glove that's too tight is harder to put on and splits faster when stretched over the forearm. The glove should fit snugly on the hand, but the cuff should loosely accommodate the workwear sleeve.

Unit packaging is 50 pieces, bulk packaging is 10 packages, meaning 500 gloves per box. Consumption at immersion workstations tends to be lower than in a workshop, because one pair covers a longer operation, but each replacement is more expensive. That's an argument for ordering X Long selectively, for specific workstations, rather than as a universal item for the whole facility.

Frequently asked questions about Gripzzly X Long

How long is the Gripzzly X Long cuff?

300 mm. The glove protects the hand and a significant part of the forearm.

Does X Long differ in material from the standard version?

No. It's the same nitrile, the same AQL 1.5 and the same set of standards. The difference is in cuff length.

Are X Long gloves suitable for contact with food?

Yes, the product is approved for contact with food.

Can you submerge your hands in liquid while wearing them?

The extended cuff prevents liquid from accidentally getting inside the glove and protects a larger area of skin. For a specific chemical substance, always check its safety data sheet and the product's declaration of conformity, as exposure time and the type of chemicals determine the choice of protection.

Do the gloves contain latex, powder or thiurams?

No. They are powder-free, without added latex, and free of thiurams.

Are Gripzzly X Long gloves sterile?

No. The product is non-sterile and intended for single use.

Where to buy long-cuff nitrile gloves Gripzzly

Gripzzly X Long gloves are available from local distributors and on sales platforms: Allegro, Morele and Ceneo. Manufacturer: ZARYS International sp. z o.o., ul. Ziemska 44, 41-803 Zabrze, tel. +48 32 376 07 50-55.