Cut Resistant Gear: Sleeves & Gloves
Cut Resistant Gear: Sleeves & Gloves
Cut resistant sleeves and cut resistant gloves are worn to protect the user from injury when working with sharp tools or product. Both the sleeves and the gloves are made of similar material and are frequently used together. When deciding what cut resistant gear is right for you, consider the application you are using them for and understand what level of cut resistance you need. Additionally, look for comfort and coolness when choosing a glove or sleeve. It is important to have cut resistant gear that is made with breathable material if you work in a hot environment, and properly fitting cut resistance gear is crucial for your comfort and safety.
How is cut resistance measured?
No matter the material, all cut resistant gloves & sleeves come with an ANSI cut rating. The ANSI (American National Standards Institute) gives the official cut rating that tells the user what level of cut protection the material provides. Cut resistance for industrial gloves & sleeves is rated on a scale of 1 to 9 (A1-A9). The ANSI rating tells you how much weight in grams the material can withstand before being cut through. See the below chart for reference.
Cut Level | Weight (Grams) | Applications |
A1 | >200 | General Purpose, Warehouse |
A2 | >500 | General Purpose, Plastic Injection Molding |
A3 | >1000 | General Manufacturing |
A4 | >1500 | HVAC, Food Preparation |
A5 | >2200 | HVAC, Metal Sheeting, Automotive Manufacturing |
A6 | >3000 | Metal Fabrication, Manufacturing Changing Blades |
A7 | >4000 | Metal Processing, Metal Stamping |
A8 | >5000 | Metal Stamping, Recycling |
A9 | >6000 | Sharp Metal Stamping, Recycling, Metal Fabrication |
Cut Resistant Gloves
Cut resistant gloves are gloves made specifically to protect the user’s hands from cuts, burns, and scratches. They protect the user from metal, glass, and other objects with sharp edges that can cut through to the skin with regular gloves.
What are cut resistant gloves made of?
Cut resistant gloves come in various styles and are made of different material. Different gloves have different purposes and protect the user from different things depending on the material they are made from. Some of the most popular styles of cut resistant gloves are Kevlar, high performance polyethylene (HPPE), woven fabric, and stainless-steel mesh.
What cut resistant glove is best for you?
When it comes to choosing which glove is best for you, there is not always one right answer. Certain gloves are better for certain situations. One of the most popular cut resistant gloves on the market is the Hammerhead Gray HDPE Glove. This large cut resistant glove is made with basetek/polyurethane. When selecting a glove covered in a coating, be sure the glove is coated in the areas necessary to help complete the job. In this case the coverage is on the palm. Additionally, assure you get the proper sizing. Cut resistance is an extremely important part of getting the right cut-resistant gloves. This glove comes with cut resistance level of ANSI A4.
Additional cut resistant gloves:
Basetek Grey HDPE Cut Resistant Gloves
- Salt & Pepper colored shell
- 13 gauge
- Polyurethane coat
- Seamless construction provides better fit for long term use
- Abrasion resistantNon-slip, dust free, durable enough to last through multiple washes
- ANSI A2 cut level
ExtraFlex Blue Cut Resistant Gloves
- Black foam coat
- 15 gauge
- Good for automotive manufacturing, metal stamping, sheet metal handling
- ANSI A4 cut level
ExtraFlex Orange Cut Resistant Gloves
- Black nitrile microfoam coat with an orange liner
- Good for automotive manufacturing, construction, metal stamping, sheet metal handling, steel processing
- ANSI A4 cut level
TenActiv CX HHPE Cut Resistant Gloves
- Polyurethane coat with a reinforced thumb
- 13 gauge
- Good for metal fabrication, metal stamping, recycling, steel processing
- ANSI A6 cut level
Sure Knit Food Industry Cut Resistant Gloves
- Cut resistant liner
- 10 gauge
- FDA compliant for food safe handling
- Good for food processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing
- ANSI A8 cut level
Cut Resistant Sleeves
Cut resistant sleeves are often worn along with gloves to offer extra protection from the wrist to the elbow. Sleeves protect against cuts, burns, scratches, and more. They are used for many reasons and are used across many industries such as automotive manufacturing, appliance manufacturing, landscaping, metal stamping, farming, food processing, metal fabricating, and more.
What are cut resistant sleeves made of?
Cut resistant sleeves can be made from many materials. Some are made from Kevlar, an engineered fiber that is flame resistant and stronger than steel. Some sleeves are made from a material called aramid. Aramid is another flame resistant synthetic fiber. Polyethylene and Dyneema are two additional materials that are used to make cut resistant sleeves.
What cut resistant sleeve is right for you?
One of the most popular sleeves that you will find in manufacturing settings is the Plain 18” Yellow Kevlar Sleeve. These 18” tough and durable arm sleeves will provide exceptional cut and abrasion resistance with an ANSI cut level of 3. The material is also resistant to flames and heat. Double layered Kevlar sleeves are comfortable for all day wear. Kevlar sleeves are washable, so your arm sleeve is always fresh and clean.
Additional cut resistant sleeves:
- Made of polyethylene material, great for wet & messy areas
- 18” sleeve, available with and without thumbhole
- Tapered knit, available in single and double layered
- ANSI A2 cut level
- 18” sleeve, with thumbhole
- Composite material keeps the users arm cool and comfortable in hot environments
- ANSI A2 cut level
- 21” sleeve, with thumbhole
- Yellow aramid KW with lycra
- Overstitched in palm area
- ANSI A8 cut level
- 22” sleeve, with thumbhole
- Tapered for comfort
- Dark green color to hide dirt
- Flame resistant
- ANSI A4 cut level
When it comes to cut resistant sleeves and gloves, it is important to understand what product is right for your situation. If you are interested in purchasing sleeves, gloves, or have questions about cut resistant material in general, feel free to call our office at 844-4BENCHMARK, or use the chat feature in the bottom right corner of our website and a Benchmark Industrial Product Expert can provide further details.