Ansell Microflex 31-103 Single-Use Powder-Free Compostable Gloves
For those who want to prioritise sustainability when choosing protective workwear, the Ansell Microflex 31-103 Single-Use Powder-Free Compostable Gloves are a fantastic choice for food-handling tasks. As well as having an easily compostable design, these gloves have been manufactured using 100% green energy! The gloves are as kind to your skin as they are to the environment, and are made without latex or accelerators, significantly reducing the risk of hypersensitivity.
Key Information
- Product Codes:
- 31-103/XS-S
- 31-103/M-L
- 31-103/XL-XXL
- EN374-1: Type C
- EN 374-5
- EN 1186
- Available Sizes: Extra Small - XX-Large
- Supplied in a pack of 200 gloves
Resistance of the Ansell Microflex Compostable Gloves
These gloves have been tested to various European Standards of safety to ensure high performance levels. The results are as follows:
EN 374-1 (Chemical Resistance)
These gloves have been given a permeation resistance of at least 10 minutes with at least one test chemical.
EN374-5 (Resistance to Micro-Organisms)
These gloves comply with European Standards for resistance to viruses.
Food Safe Design
These gloves comply with EC-Regulation 1935/2004 and EC-Regulation 2023/2006 related to good manufacturing practices for materials and articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs.
Uses of the Ansell 31-103 Single-Use Gloves
The Ansell 31-103 gloves are particularly useful when working with a wide range of foodstuffs, thanks to the food-safe design and powder-free design that keeps contamination risks to a minimum. Suitable applications for these gloves include (but are not limited to):
- Food handling
- Food processing and preparation
- Food retailing
- Food packaging
- Catering
- Hospitality
- Janitorial
- Domestic cleaning
- Light clinical uses
Key Features and Benefits
- Pack of 200 disposable gloves with compostable design
- Ideal for use in food-related industries, and for light-duty cleaning
- Suitable for hygienic handling of various foodstuffs
- Construction and manufacturing process has been optimised for sustainability
- Compostable design achieves a 90% or more biodegradation within 180 days in composting facilities
- Packaged in compostable polybags for minimal packaging waste
- Manufacturing process uses 100% green energy from solar power and hydroelectricity
- Provides protection from contact with viruses to reduce the spread of harmful micro-organisms
- Offer a permeation resistance of at least 10 minutes against at least one test chemical
- Only PLA-blend product on the market with EN374-1 Type C and EN374-5 ratings
- Silicone and latex-free design reduces risks of hypersensitivity and allergic reactions
- Constructed without accelerators and allergens for minimising risk of hypersensitivity
- Can be worn as an outer-glove or an under-glove for enhanced protection
- Available in a range of sizes so you can find a good fit for your hands
Sizing of the Powder-Free Gloves
The Ansell 31-103 gloves are available in a range of sizes suitable for most adult users. To discover which size is right for you, start by measuring the length of your hand and the circumference of your palm at the knuckle (as seen below). Once you have these measurements, compare them to the below sizing table to identify the best glove size for your hands.
| Size | Palm Circumference | Hand Length |
| Extra Small - Small | 152mm - 178mm | 160mm - 171mm |
| Medium - Large | 203mm - 229mm | 182mm - 192mm |
| Extra Large - XX-Large | 254mm - 279mm | 204mm - 215mm |
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