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Stab, Slash or Spike...PPE GLOVES - WHAT’S BEST FOR YOU?Slash resistant gloves often come with lots of information aboutwhat levels of protection they provide, but no information on whatthese levels or standards mean. Here we hope to clarify some of thejargon so you can choose the right gloves for you or your company.If you requiregloves that arecut, punctureor abrasionresistant, thereare a number ofconsiderations tobe made. If youare buying glovesfor an employeeyou need toensure that theyhave been subjected to European Safety standards andhave been CE marked.If you are buying for yourself, then the gloves do not have to be CEmarked, but you should check that they have been certified eitherto EU or American standards. Gloves that have undergone testsin accordance with EU standards will have an EN code (for slashresistant gloves this is EN388). Gloves tested in America will havean ASTM code (American Society for Testing and Materials).How are gloves tested?To meet EN388 standards, gloves advertised as cutor slash resistant undergo four tests and given aperformance rating of 0 to 5, with 5 being the mosteffective.These tests are:A) Abrasion ResistanceB) Blade Cut Resistance (the only test that can achievea level 5)C) Tear ResistanceD) Puncture ResistanceGloves that have been approved to EN388 standards will displaythe performance levels of the gloves either on the label or on thepackaging. The numbers will always appear in the same order toindicate which test they apply to - A, B, C, D - and will usually showunder the EN388 logo or listed as ‘rating’.It is important to remember that all gloves of thiskind are advertised as resistant and not proof.TESTING SHOULD ALWAYS BEDONE BY PROFESSIONALS!PAGE 8These ratings can provide a guidewhen buying protective gloves, butit must be remembered that thisis only an indicator of how wellthe glove will perform. Each testis performed with an item, suchas a blade that is standardisedso that each test can be easilyrepeated under the same clinicalcircumstances. The tests are notcarried out with a variety ofblades, nor is the puncture testcarried out with a selection ofdifferent gauge needles, metalor wood splinters etc.NITON<strong>999</strong> PRODUCT NEWSStab, Spike, Slash has it been tested...What Does it all Mean?The Abrasion TestThe glove material is fixed into place and a standard abrasivematerial is moved in a circular motion over the glove. The samespeed and pressure is always applied. The performance level is thenbased on the number of cycles required to abrade the material.LEVEL 0 1 2 3 4 5ABRASION RESISTANCE
What Cut Resistant Fabrics Are Available?There are several materials inproduction that are resistant to cuts andabrasions. Perhaps the most commonlyknown is Kevlar, developed at DuPontand commercially available since theearly 1970’s. Kevlar is part of the aramidfamily of synthetic fibres, and is acceptedto be 5 times stronger than steel. Kevlaris also naturally fire retardant.Some of the newer fibres suchas Ultra-High-Molecular WeightPolyethylene (UHMwPE), better knownas brands like Dyneema from DSM(available since 1990) and HoneywellSpectra from Allied Signal (introducedin the mid 1980’s), are 10 - 15 timesstronger than steel, and up to 40%stronger than aramid fibres (such asKevlar). As well as being strong andlightweight, Dyneema in particular isnaturally water and UV resistant.Many glove manufacturers like Hatchand HexArmor are now introducingtheir own brands of cut resistant fabrics.HexArmor in particular are looking intohow the construction and layering of thefabrics can improve on cut resistance. Astechnology moves on they are introducingtheir own tests specifically for designedfor the purpose of the glove, such asneedle stick tests on search gloves.However, cut resistant fibres arenearly always used in conjunction withother fabrics such as neoprene, leatheror cotton. This means they could beused as a lining, or that some areas of aglove may be reinforced but not others,depending on what the gloves is intendedfor. For example, a glove specificallydesigned for dog handlers may haveabrasion resistant material across thepalm where the lead is most likely to rub,but not on the finger tips or backs.If you need general protection, lookfor gloves that have cut resistant fibreswoven into the main fabric or as a liner.If you are particularly worried aboutneedle stick injuries, look for gloves thathave extra reinforcement on the sides ofthe index finger and finger tips as this iswhere most needle stick injuries occur.NITON TACTICAL SEARCH LOWCode BS4041HEXARMOURCE4522EN388 Cut Level 5Uses 3 layers of the highest sharps (needlestick)protection technology availableSpecialised gripping surface on palmMechanic’s style gloves with added protection onthe palm and fingers. For use in general applicationswhere cut- and puncture- resistance is needed.ArmorTip systemprotects the leadingedges of the fingertips and sides ofthe index and smallfingersChamudesynthetic leatherHATCH ARMOUR-TIPHook andloop closureExtreme-Grip nonslipcradles£25UNDERNITON TACTICAL SEARCH LOWCut Resistantinterlock knit linerLow Cutelastic cuffQuality softcowhide leatherNeopreneand Spandexlaminated back£50UNDERCut Resistantinterlock knitCE3542Code HAPPG1NITON TACTICAL KEVLAR LINERInternalcomfort seamElasticatedhigh cuffExpertly cutglove - Maximumdexterity & Fit£35UNDERCode TAC07HATCH STREET GUARD9-oz. 100% KEVLAR®interlock knit linerHook andloop closureUse alone or upgradean existing pair ofglovesDigitizedsyntheticleather palmsExtreme-Gripnon-slip cradlesONLY£12Neoprene and nylonSpandex laminatedfabric backCE2331Code TAC08Code HASGK100PAGE 9Telephone: 01293 549858 NITON<strong>999</strong> PRODUCT NEWS
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