HAND PROTECTION TEXTILE/LINER MATERIALS Textiles are not only found in textile gloves but are also common on the upper surface of leather gloves. While a textile glove is rarely exposed to the same wear and tear as a leather work glove, the choice of material is often crucial to both safety and comfort. Textiles can consist of both natural and synthetic materials Cotton Cotton is often used for textile gloves and for the back of leather gloves. It can be woven or knitted (tricot). Cotton gloves are often sufficient for light tasks. Polyester Polyester is a fabric chemically composed by an ester, a dihydric alcohol, and purified terephthalic acid. Polyester fabrics and fibers 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. Acrylic Acrylic is a synthetic fiber which can retain air, meaning that it has good thermal insulation properties. It is often used as an alternative to wool in linings. Very high resistance to light, but heat sensitive. Soft feel, resembles wool, moderate resistance to wear. UHMWPE/HPPE Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene/High Performance Polyethylene (HPPE) fiber is flexible, light and durable. An extremely strong (10 times stronger than polyester) and light polyethylene fiber used, for instance, in gloves that protect against cutting injuries. Aramid Aramid fibers are lightweight, supple, comfortable, and washable. They provide effective protection from cuts and from convective heat offering durability and performance that far exceed that of leather (5 times higher) and cotton (3 times higher). Glass Fiber and Steel Glass fiber and steel can be combined with an additional high-performance fiber to significantly enhance the level of cut resistance within a glove’s liner. Microfiber Microfiber is a strong man-made fiber that can be 1/20th the diameter of a single strand of silk. It contains 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 fiber that can stretch up to six times its length and return to its original state. 40 Knitting Gauge (GG) refers to the number of stitches per inch in a garment. A lower number translates into a thicker glove suitable for rougher uses. A higher number means a thinner glove for precision work.
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