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GUIDE TO GLOVE MATERIALS

Compare the strengths of the different glove materials and coatings and select the compositions that best suit your requirements.

LINERS

Cotton Natural Cellulose fibre. Supple, soft, non-irritating, it provides protection from mechanical hazards, absorbs
perspiration and makes continuous wearing of dipped protective gloves very comfortable.

Polyester is a fabric chemically composed by an ester, a dihydric alcohol and purified terephthalic acid. Polyester
Polyester fabrics and fibres are extremely strong and durable. They retain their shape easily, resist mildew and are
hydrophobic making them quick drying.

Nylon A lightweight elastic polyamide which is largely lint-free and washable, dries quickly and is resistant to abrasion
and deformation. When mixed with cotton and acrylic, it makes the glove more flexible and extends its lifetime.

HPPE High performance polyethylene (HPPE) fibre is flexible, light and durable. As resistant to cutting as a para-aramid
but with more resistance to abrasion, the fibre remains resistant to chemicals, in particular solvents.

Developed by SHOWA, HAGANE Coil® is a technology that combines HAGANE stainless steel with polyester fibre
HAGANE Coil ® fibre in order to provide the very highest cut protection. The HAGANE coil shell adheres well to latex and nitrile
coatings and is unaffected by UV light.

Aramid fibres are lightweight, supple, comfortable and washable. They provide effective protection from cuts
Aramid
and from convective heat offering durability and performance that far exceed that of leather (5 times higher)
and cotton (3 times higher).

Glass Fibre Glass fibre and steel can be combined with an additional high performance fibre to significantly enhance the
and Steel level of cut resistance within a glove's liner.

Microfibre is a strong man-made fibre that can be 1/20th the diameter of a single strand of silk. It contains
Microfibre hypoallergenic properties, is shrink-resistant and has a natural wicking ability that allows it to filter away any
humidity when used within gloves.

LYCRA ® LYCRA® is a synthetic elastane fibre that can stretch up to six times its length and return to its original state.

Modacrylic fibres are made from resins that are copolymers of acrylonitrile and other materials, such as vinyl
Modacrylic chloride, vinylidene chloride or vinyl bromide. They are strong, quick drying and have excellent resistance to
chemicals and sovents.

A high performing and comfortable base material containing high-tensile aramid fibres to enhance durability
Schoeller - and provide temperature stability.
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Keprotec ®

LYCRA® is a trademark of INVISTA. Hagane Coil® is a trademark of SHOWA Glove. Keprotec® is a trademark of Schoeller Textiles.
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