ABLE® Able® Safety Sleeve (Cut-Resistant Sleeve)

Able® Safety Sleeve (Cut-Resistant Sleeve)

The Able® Safety Sleeve is primarily intended for professional use to protect the wearer from superficial injuries such as abrasions and cuts. The sleeve consists of two layers: an outer layer of Cutlon® cut-resistant knit fabric and an inner layer of 8mm thick foam. The Able® Safety Sleeve is classified as a Category II personal protective equipment (PPE) product and is CE-marked. It is designed and manufactured in Finland, and the Cutlon® knit fabric is also made in Finland.

The ABLE Safety Sleeve is an innovative protective product designed especially for personnel who face physical challenges in their work, such as hitting, scratching, and biting. It has proven especially useful in early childhood education, kindergartens, schools, special care units, autism spectrum and developmental disability services, and adolescent psychiatric wards. Private individuals have also found the product valuable when caring for challenging children and youth.

Developed in collaboration with our customers, the ABLE Safety Sleeve is a high-quality protective product made entirely from Finnish materials. The outer cut-resistant fabric comes from the Finnish company OR Knitwear, ensuring both durability and comfort.

The sleeve’s outer material is Cutlon®, known for its cut resistance and durability. Beneath the knit, the foam layer wraps around the forearm to cushion trauma from impacts. Cut protection starts above the knuckles and extends past the elbow to the mid-upper arm, offering comprehensive coverage.

The sleeve has a flexible structure that ensures a snug fit, staying in place even in demanding situations. The cuff includes a practical thumb hole that enhances both fit and comfort. Please note that sleeves are always sold in pairs to ensure full protection.

One of the key advantages of the ABLE Safety Sleeve is its easy maintenance. Thanks to the manufacturing materials, the sleeve is machine washable at 60°C, making it easy to keep clean and ready for use.

The ABLE Safety Sleeve is committed to offering both protection and comfort in one product. It is designed to meet the demanding needs of the field and is an excellent choice for ensuring your safety.

 Important Note on Safety

Complete protection cannot be achieved with the safety sleeve alone. Workplace safety also depends on the user’s proactive actions, behavior before and during an incident, and the nature of the threat. The severity of a physical attack depends on the attacker’s physical characteristics (e.g., build and strength) as well as psychological factors such as motivation, knowledge, and skill. Likewise, the defender’s own attributes affect the ability to respond, the risk of injury, and the experience of pain.

Effective protection against physical aggression requires not only protective gear but also proper training and regular practice.

 Product Details

Able® Safety Sleeve meets the following standards: EN ISO 21420:2020 and EN 388:2016+A1:2018. It has been type-examined and certified by SGS Fimko Oy and is classified as a Category II PPE.

EU TYPE-EXAMINATION CERTIFICATE

Regulation (EU) 2016/425, MODULE B

0598/PPE/24/3101

EN 388:2016+A1:2018

The sleeve complies with all EN 388 levels:

4X42E (abrasion 4, blade cut X, tear 4, puncture 2, TDM cut resistance level E).

CE-marked. Classified as Category II PPE (protective clothing and gloves against cuts).

Protection level meanings:

 Abrasion resistance levels 1–4 (best: 4)
Blade cut resistance levels 1–5 (best: 5)
Tear resistance levels 1–4 (best: 4)
Puncture resistance levels 1–4 (best: 4)
ISO cut resistance (TDM test): 6 levels from A to F (cut force 2–30 N).
“0” means the glove does not meet the minimum level for that specific hazard.
“X” means the glove was not tested or the test method is not suitable for the glove material.
 

The outer layer of the Able® Safety Sleeve is made of Cutlon® knit. Cutlon® is the world’s thinnest and most flexible cut-resistant knit! It combines comfort and extreme cut protection with easy maintenance. Cutlon® has been tested in certified laboratories according to the EN 388 standard. The material consists of 93% Dyneema and 7% Lycra.

Cutlon®’s excellence lies in the combination of polyethylene and elastane yarns. It is extremely durable, thin, flexible, and highly cut-resistant. Thanks to the polyethylene fibers, Cutlon® does not absorb moisture and transfers heat away from the skin—ensuring superior protection and the best comfort among cut-resistant knits.

Product Warranty

Able® Safety Sleeves carry a one-year (12-month) warranty for material and/or manufacturing defects from the date of delivery. If a defect is detected or the sleeve becomes damaged during normal use, we will replace it with a new product.

Please send us via email:

● A photo or photos of the damaged area

● A brief written description of the situation in which the damage occurred

● Your contact information

Manufacturer:

Turvanvuoksi Oy

P.O. Box 2, 07171 Pornainen, Finland

Tel. +358 40 414 1841

Business ID: 2676060-6

Email: info@turvanvuoksi.com

Website: www.turvanvuoksi.com

SGS Fimko Oy, Takomotie 8, 00380 Helsinki, Notified Body No. 0598, has type-examined this personal protective equipment in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/425.