Synthetics: For protection against solvents and chemical resistance plus abrasions, cuts and punctures.

 

Dipped

  • Neoprene - better flexibility & comprehensive chemical protection.
  • Nitrile - great abrasion resistance.
  • PVC - liquid & solvent protection.
  • Rubber - gripping power, cut & puncture resistance.
  • Vinyl - breathable, easy grip, minimizes absorption .

 

Cut-N-Sewn

  • Nitrile - excellent abrasion resistance & dexterity.
  • Vinyl - flexibility & mild abrasion resistance.

 

Unsupported: For greater dexterity in applications requiring chemical protection. The guage identifies the mil thickness of a glove. A thin guage allows a sense of touch and a heavy guage provides greater protection and durability.


Regular Unsupported  (11 mil - 30 mil thick)

  • Latex - canners or flock-lined, natural rubber, and most elastic substance known.
  • Nitrile - unlined or flock-lined, provides more resistance to cuts, snags, punctures and abrasions than any other rubber.
  • Neoprene - flock-lined, resists oils and offers less hand fatigue.
  • Neoprene on Latex - flock-lined, unique dipping process to resist specifically MEK and other ketones & acetones.
  • Neoprene and Latex Blend - flock-lined, blending of two rubbers, multi-purpose use.


Heave Guage Unsupported  (45 mil - 50 mil thickness)

  • Latex - greater protection & durability.

 

Disposable Unsupported  (5 mil thickness)

  • Latex - medical or industrial grade, better dexterity, elasticity, cool and comfortable.
  • Vinyl - medical or industrial grade, durability, softness, no latex allergens.
  • Polyethylene - 1.25 mil thickness, promotes good hygiene.


Cotton: For comfort and breathability in general purpose applications and, in heavier weights, for abrasion and heat protection. 

 

Light Weight: Product Protection

  • Inspectors - cotton or nylon, reversible, may be used as gloves or glove liners.


Single Ply: Multi-Purpose

  • Canvas - 8 oz, 10 oz., or 12 oz. fabric for general purpose work. PVC dots provide gripping ability and longer wear.
  • Jersey - 9 ounce jersey for general purpose work. PVC dots provide gripping ability and longer wear.
  • Terrycloth - seamless knit styles in various weights for specific degrees of heat protection.


Quilted: Heavy Multi-Purpose, plus Heat Protection

  • Chore - general purpose work.
  • Double Palm - minimal heat protection.
  • Hot Mill - moderate heat protection.

Strings: For general purpose work applications and for cut and abrasion resistance using high performance yarns when working with sharp objects. Various weights provide longer durability or additional dexterity where needed.

      • Multi-purpose Yarns
        100% Cotton, Cotton/Polyester, 100% Synthetic, PVC coating provides better grip and longer wear.
      • High Performance Yarns
        KEVLAR® Knits, Stainless Steel - Steelcore, Steelcore II, Spectra Fiber - Survivor.

 


 

Leather: For protection from rough objects, sparks and heat and for cushioning from blows in heavy duty work requirements. All kinds of leather provide comfort, durability, dexterity, mild heat resistance and abrasion protection. These advantages make leather a traditional favorite for industrial workers. 

 

Leather Types

  • Cow
    Cow leather is the most commonly used leather within the glove industry due to its availability. The advantages include comfort, durability, excellent abrasion & breathability. Chrome tanning of this leather creates greater wear & heat resistance.

 

  • Pig
    Pigskin offers the greatest breathability because of the porous texture of this hide. Pigskin usually become softer with use and withstands moisture without stiffening. When laundered, this leather will return to its natural soft texture more than other leathers.

 

  • Goat
    Research studies have proven this to be a stronger and more durable leather. This leather is highly recommended for applications requiring tactile sensitivity.


Cuts of Leather

  • Grain
    • Grain leather is the smooth external side of the hide. This type of leather provides durability and dexterity.

 

  • Split
    • Split leather is the rougher internal side of the hide. The different types of split will be side, shoulder or belly split.
    • Side split leather comes from the rib area of the animal. This part of the leather is the most durable and provides the greatest protection because of its greater density of fibers.
    • Indoor split leather is more economical than side, but less durable. The additional movement of the animal in this shoulder area creates less fibers and a more visible texture difference.
    • Belly split leather is the most economical; but has the least consistency of texture & appearance.