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Cut- and Heat-Protection Gloves
Often used in glass manufacturing and metal fabrication, these gloves protect your hands from sharp edges and intermittent heat. They’re rated to ANSI/ISEA 105 standards for cut and heat resistance. The ANSI heat rating reflects the amount of heat they can withstand before there’s a risk of second-degree burns. The higher the number, the greater the protection. Holding heavy objects may decrease the temperature rating.
ANSI cut ratings reflect the amount of force required to cut through them with a razor blade. Gloves rated A4 are good for jobs involving sharp-edged materials such as sheet metal and glass. Cotton-blend gloves are absorbent, so oil and grease won’t build up on the surface and make them slippery. Gloves with Kevlar or aramid are resistant to flames.
Needlestick Cut- and Puncture-Protection Gloves
In addition to being reinforced, the palms are coated to protect against punctures from objects such as needles and syringes. All meet the ANSI/ISEA 105 standard, which designates levels of cut resistance based on the force needed to cut through the material of the glove using a razor blade.