When it comes to cut-resistance ratings on personal protective equipment (PPE), all Level 5s are not created equal. There is significant confusion in global markets because many glove manufacturers ...

The most important part of choosing a cut-resistant glove is determining the level you need. The two reigning systems are ASTM and EN-388 (also known as CE cut level). These different performance ...

Whether you’re slicing and dicing in the kitchen or woodworking in the garage, it’s always a good idea to have a pair of cut-resistant gloves on hand — literally. You’re probably not at risk of losing ...

Recently, I visited a plant that was stamping large pieces of metal. Each had a sharp edge with lots of burrs. Judging by the severity of the edge, we started application testing with ANSI level 4 ...

CLEVELAND—March 24, 2021—A glove’s most critical wear area is located in the curve between the thumb and forefinger. Constant gripping and abrasion slowly wears it down, like the steady trickle of a ...

Gloves protect hands from injuries. If only it was as simple to say that if all workers, from medical to industrial and everything in between, would just wear gloves, then more than 1 million hospital ...