Portwest Catalogue - Hand Protection Range

MATERIALS FOR EVERY APPLICATION

Below is a guide to materials used and the performance factors associated. This will aid in decision making to secure the right hand protection for the job.

GLOVE LINER TYPE

KNITTED SEAMLESS Highly breathable and close fitting for good dexterity. The seamless liner avoids irritation offering improved comfort.

SEWN & IMPREGNATED

COATED/DIPPED Made by dipping a knitted or woven cloth liner into the glove compound - the liner supports the compound and adds strength. The compound used enhances the mechanical performance with different compounds used for different conditions.

Available with several types of construction and assembly, mainly cut and sewn. Coating is bound to the fabric for good resistance to abrasion. Sewing and impregnation process allows the manufacturing of thin gloves, for enhanced dexterity.

GLOVE LINER MATERIAL

HPPE (High Performance Polyethylene) High performance cut resistance, comfort and abrasion resistance

LEATHER: SPLIT GRAIN Dry grip, abrasion resistance and durable.

NYLON Stretch and elasticity

PARA ARAMID Cut and heat resistance

COTTON Comfort and breathability

POLYESTER Durability

GLASS FIBRE Cut Resistance

ACRYLIC Insulation

LEATHER: SMOOTH GRAIN

UHMWPE (Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) Premium cut resistant, free from steel and glass fibres

Durable, supple and oil & water repellent

DIPPING MATERIAL

NITRILE Excellent resistance to snag, cut, puncture and abrasion. Dry grip

NEOPRENE Dry, wet and oil grip

NITRILE SANDY Wet and dry grip. High abrasion resistance.

NITRILE MICRO FOAM High dexterity with improved touch sensitivity

NITRILE FOAM Oil and wet grip

PU (Polyurethane) Good abrasion resistance. Dry grip

LATEX Dry and wet grip

PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) Good abrasion resistance. Dry, wet and oily grip

TPR (Thermoplastic Rubber) Impact Protection

TPV (Thermoplastic Vulcanizates) Impact Protection

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