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Cut Resistant Gloves and Sleeves

Cut and puncture wound hazards in the workplace come from handheld sharp and cutting tools, including scissors, knives, razors, pruners, chisels, and snips, etc. as well as the handling of materials ... View Moresuch as metal, glass, and sharp-edged plastics as is found in welding and window and vehicle manufacture. You can use a number of methods to reduce these types of hazards such as training employees to choose, store, and use tools properly and ensuring maintenance and repair of sharp and cutting tools. Our full line of cut resistant gloves and puncture resistant gloves will keep you safe! We carry high-quality cut-resistant gloves from top manufacturers like Ansell, Memphis, and Perfect Fit.

The purpose of a cut-resistant gloves and sleeves is to prevent hand and, in the case of cut-resistant sleeves, arm lacerations caused by contact with sharp edges such as glass, metal, ceramics, or other materials or when using sharp tools such as cutters or knives. While there is no such thing as a "cut-proof" gloves or sleeves—with enough pressure, any glove or sleeve will give way—there are a number of materials that provide significant protection against cuts, including Kevlar and Dyneema.

The degree to which a glove or sleeve is cut-resistant depends on the material and the thickness—the thicker the glove or sleeve, generally, the more cut-resistant it is. Glove or sleeve weight is usually measured in ounces per square yard (oz./yd2). You don't, however, have to give up protection to get a high-quality cut-resistant glove. Manufacturers have developed gloves utilizing high-performance materials, such as Dyneema and Kevlar, that allow gloves and sleeves to be thinner and more lightweight while still maintaining a high level of protection.

Cut-resistant gloves are often treated or laminated with other materials to improve their properties. For example, Kevlar or Dyneema gloves coated with nitrile or polyurethane to improve chemical resistance and grip when handling materials that may have oil on them. Or Kevlar gloves with leather to improve grip and heat resistance. Also, gloves may include liners to improve comfort or heat resistance in applications where hot parts may be handled.

Remember, if you're in a dangerous work environment, cut-resistant gloves are essential PPE to keep you safe!

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