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Personal Protective Equipment • Hand Protection • Selection Guide PRIMARY GLOVE MATERIALS COTTON AND COTTON BLENDS, UNCOATED Yarns are used in a seamless knitting processes to make gloves. Woven or knitted fabrics are used in cut/sewn gloves for low-level general purpose applications. Fabrics may be knitted or woven and are cut to shape before assembling into gloves by sewing. Multiple layers of fabrics may be bonded or quilted together to I-8 increase heat protection. ARAMID TEXTILES High strength synthetic fibers, including brand names Kevlar® and Twaron®, designed for resistance to cuts, abrasion, and high heat. Can be knit into seamless gloves or woven into fabrics that are then cut and sewn into gloves. K782KD LEATHER Cowhide, goatskin, deerskin and pigskin are the most frequently used glove leathers. Cowhide gloves may feature more expensive grain leather (the outer skin) or more economical split leather (the inner or suede part). Within those classifications are various quality levels representing parts of the hide selected for thickness and other quality characteristics. Goatskin gloves combine softness and flexibility with durability. Deerskin is often used in premium TIG welding gloves for exceptional softness. Pigskin leather can be used in welding gloves for enhanced durability 1843 while remaining soft. UHMW TEXTILES Ultra-high-molecularweight fibers, including brand names Spectra® and Dyneema® designed for superior cut and abrasion resistance. Usually knit into seamless gloves which may have coatings to enhance durability and grip. Uncoated gloves can be laundered with bleach resulting in no loss of inherent strength. GKL-513G STAINLESS STEEL & TITANIUM High-strength wire used in ring mesh protective materials for unmatched cut and puncture protection. Can also be added to the core of composite yarns in cut-resistant seamless knitted gloves. Titanium is a space-age metal used in ring mesh protective materials for unmatched cut and puncture protection. Compared to stainless steel, titanium is nearly half the weight. POLYURETHANE A plastic material that can be formulated for a wide range of applications. Used as a thin glove coating material to enhance abrasion resistance without sacrificing tactile sensitivity and dexterity. At hin sensitivity NATURAL RUBBER Basic liquid proof glove material, also used to reinforce fabric-based gloves. Good resistance to water and mild water-based chemicals (some acids, detergents, salts and ketones). Good cut and puncture resistance. Excellent dielectric strength. The The CDC (Center for Disease Control) advises that certain individuals may be subject to allergic reactions due to contact contact from Natural Latex Rubber. The most common reaction to latex products is irritant contact dermatitis — the development development of dry, itchy, irritated areas on the skin, usually the hands. People who have latex sensitivities or believe that that they may be at risk of an allergic reaction to latex should not use gloves containing natural latex rubber. When in doubt, contact a medical professional. In cases of latex sensitivity, PVC, nitrile, and neoprene are possible alternatives. In this section of the catalog, gloves containing natural latex rubber are marked with this icon. VGF-5520 RL-202E In GU-2500 20


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