What Are Cut-Resistant Gloves Made Of?

As important equipment for hand safety protection, the choice of materials for making cut-resistant gloves is very important. Before deciding which cut-resistant glove is right for you, it’s important to understand what your options are and how they differ from others.

The production materials of cut-resistant gloves mainly include metal wire, stainless steel wire, high-strength polyethene, Kevlar and so on. These materials have good cutting resistance and wear resistance and can provide good protection. Among them, wire and high-strength polyethene are the most common materials because of their excellent cutting resistance and wear resistance. Kevlar is a high-performance synthetic fibre with excellent cutting resistance and wear resistance, suitable for applications requiring a high degree of protection. Of course, there are other materials to choose from.

Cut-resistant gloves to improve their anti-cutting and anti-puncture properties, the palm is reinforced with leather.

Here are the most common materials used for cut-resistant gloves:

HPPE

It stands for High-Performance Polyethylene Gloves. This is a knitted kind of material that has also been incorporated with polyethene fibres. Its ANSI cut protection is rated from 2 to 5. It is one of the most comfortable types of materials to wear because of its softer feel and its breathability. That said, this material is ideal for extended wear. It can be used as a primary material for cut resistance but some companies may also use this as a liner in addition to a tougher cut resistance material to provide more protection and to give the inside part of the gloves a softer feel.

Because of these properties, HPPE gloves are all-around materials and can be used for various applications such as HVAC treatment and installation, automotive repair, scrap metal processing, machining, woodworking, material recycling and many other applications that require wearing gloves for extended periods.

Dyneema

Dyneema is similar to HPPE when it comes to its properties. However, it can be considered a more cut-resistant form of HPPE. It is also otherwise known as Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene or UHMWPE. Dyneema is considered the world’s strongest fibre. It has an ANSI cut resistance level of 3 to 5.

What makes this such a top-notch material is its high level of abrasion resistance. It is more than 20 times more resistant to abrasions compared to any kind of fibre out there. It is also up to 15 times more resistant to damage compared to steel. Additionally, Dyneema also boasts of puncture resistance.

It is often compared to Kevlar. But unlike Kevlar, Dyneema is lighter, which is why it is ideal for a wide range of applications. Furthermore, Dyneema has water and moisture-resistant properties. It can also float on water and is resistant to UV rays and chemicals as well.

Kevlar

Kevlar is a type of material with a lot of benefits other than being impact, cut and scratch-resistant. It is preferred by many industries in protecting from injuries due to its durability and its lightweight properties. This material also remains stable even when exposed to high temperatures. It’s also flexible, which is why it’s a great option for gloves due to the dexterity it can offer. Whether you are working with steel, glass, automotive or metal, you can benefit from wearing gloves with Kevlar materials.

Alycore

There is a reason why Alycore gloves get one of the highest ANSI cut ratings. It is because it has been incorporated with stainless steel alloy. Therefore, it has excellent cutting resistance and wear resistance. With a cut rating exceeding 5 stars in CE and ANSI/ISEA standards, these gloves offer the highest level of hand protection. Alycore gloves also offer a high degree of flexibility and comfort, making it easy to meet the needs of everyday operations. Its lightweight design allows the wearer to move freely and is not prone to fatigue for long periods of use.

Nylon

You can find nylon or other synthetic fibre materials out there such as polyamide. Surprisingly, nylon provides a moderate amount of cut resistance. It has a cut resistance rating of 3, so it should be good for applications that don’t require higher protection such as electronic operations, handling, assembly and many more. It can protect your hands from abrasion as well. Its high level of moisture absorbency also makes this an ideal choice to wear in the summer season. It is also a great choice for those industries that require optimum hand dexterity and sensitivity. However, it isn’t the best when it comes to puncture resistance and protection against more severe cuts.

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Another kind of cut-resistant glove material–spun Yarn PE

And from last year, we have developed a new material called the Breath Cut PE26 fibre. This is spun yarn gloves. Cut through ultra-high molecular weight polyethene filaments, and then the fibre is blended to make a blended yarn, which is reproduced from staple fibre yarn cut-resistant gloves.

The development of spun yarn gloves changed the filament gloves table. The surface is not smooth enough, and it has the protective properties of the filament because this has been recognized and has been successfully introduced to the market.

Breath Cut PE 26 fiber, which has better cut function can reach ANSI 4 and ISO13997 D grade. What’s more, the liner has a better attachment with the latex, nitrile, and PU deeper than the normal HPPE 30%, which can make the glove lifetime longer than before.

Excellent breathability function, which can quicken moisture-wicking function. After the water wash, the liner will remain the same without shrinking. Also, the touch soft feeling is near to the cotton and light-weight. This new material is the technology update.

In short, cut-resistant gloves can be made of a variety of materials, each material has its unique performance and scope of application. The choice of cut-resistant gloves needs to be based on the actual needs and use of the environment for selection. At the same time, it is necessary to pay attention to check the quality certificate and test report of the glove to ensure that it meets the relevant standards and regulations, to ensure the safety of the hand.

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