Manufacturers have begun to combine the latest innovations and technologies to adapt to specific applications and industries. 

Whether you are talking about gloves, sleeves, or clothing, comfort depends largely on the factors in contact with the skin. Old materials used in hazardous conditions are usually thick and uncomfortable, with little dexterity or mobility. They also tend to absorb heat and moisture, which makes compliance a daily headache for safety managers. Advances in yarn and material technology now provide fabrics that are lighter, more breathable, and highly resistant to cuts.

Manufacturers achieve this in two ways. First, by using lighter and stronger materials in the yarn strands that make up the cut-resistant fabric. The specifications of gloves and sleeves (the number of stitches contained in each inch of material) produced by these improved yarns are 50% lighter than similar PPE, and feel more like a super tough second skin than thick, uncomfortable equipment The workers are eager to take off. This close-fitting but comfortable fit has the added benefit of allowing workers to pick up and assemble very small parts without taking off their gloves. The new yarn infused with strength-enhancing particles also creates a coreless material for the fabric, which is cool to the touch, and protects workers with more sensitive skin from painful contact dermatitis.

Palm coating for any application

Palm coating has been around for many years and can provide firm grip on a variety of different glove shells. For most of that time, you have six different work glove coatings to choose from, each with its advantages and disadvantages.

Polyurethane is light and flexible, with good dexterity and tactile sensitivity. It is very suitable for dry grip and handling of small parts. It performs well in light oil conditions, but it is not ideal to maintain grip in heavy oil.

Flat Nitrile is a tougher coating with excellent puncture resistance and abrasion resistance, but it is not suitable for assembly of small parts because of its less dexterity.

This article was originally published in the July/August 2021 issue of Occupational Health and Safety.

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