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Innovations in cut-resistant work gloves solve common problems

Cutting-edge answers

February 7, 2019

The safety industry continues to make strides in the materials and technology used to create cut-resistant gloves, sleeves, and clothing. PPE that used to be made of stiff fabric that trapped heat and moisture is now available in a variety of materials that are more comfortable with each new innovation.

Reducing hand injuries: Use technology to eliminate bolting pinch points

Jason Junkers

February 4, 2019

Hand injuries in bolting are far too commonplace in heavy industry, but they can be avoided entirely by removing the pinch point -where hands and fingers are placed in harm's way- through eliminating the use of a reaction arm and backup wrench while performing bolting work.

Top products of the week

February 3, 2019

A CO2 gas monitor, a gate to keep workers safe from pallet drops and breathable cut resistant gloves were the top occupational safety and health products featured on ISHN.com this week.

International Glove Association 2019 Glove Symposium

March 17-19, Green Valley Ranch, Henderson, NV

February 1, 2019

Plan to join the International Glove Association (IGA) in Henderson, NV, near Las Vegas, this March to learn more about developments in workplace hand protection.

Top products of the week

January 27, 2019

A powerful compact lantern, touchscreen gloves for the nanotechnology industry and cut resistant gloves were the top occupational safety and health products featured on ISHN.com this week.

Ironclad Performance Wear launches line of durable touchscreen work gloves

Carbon infused materials bring work gloves into the 21st century

January 22, 2019

Today Ironclad Performance Wear, the leader in high performance hand safety, announced the launch of their new Command Series glove line. The Command Series incorporates cutting-edge nanoparticle technology to create highly durable touchscreen work gloves.

Announcing the new Saf-T-Gard® Versa-Gard® Flex G2 and G4 cut-resistant gloves made with GorillaYarn™

Proprietary Saf-T-Gard GorillaYarn joins forces with a polyurethane coating giving way to a new king of the cut-resistant hand protection jungle that delivers powerfully-strong performance and comfort

January 21, 2019

Saf-T-Gard expands its Versa-Gard® Flex line of gloves today with the addition of the Saf-T-Gard® Versa-Gard® Flex G2 (VGF-5512) and G4 (VGF-5524) Cut Resistant Gloves Made with GorillaYarn™. These gentle giants of cut-resistant hand protection mark the debut of Saf-T-Gard GorillaYarn, a proprietary new yarn blend designed to supply continuous comfort without sacrificing cut resistance.

Donald F. Groce joins Global Glove and Safety as our Chemical/Disposable Product Manager

January 7, 2019

A talented research chemist for over 40 years, Donald F. Groce has joined the Global Glove and Safety team as a Chemical/Disposable Product Manager. He brings extensive chemical expertise and a wealth of product management experience to his new position.

Top products of the week

January 6, 2019

A glove that protects the back of the hand from impact and a curtain that protects hydraulic press operators from shrapnel were this week’s top workplace safety products featured on ISHN.com.

New product announcement

A7 cut level glove from Cordova

January 4, 2019

The Cordova Safety Products-brand COMMANDER IMPACT™ glove offers ANSI/ISEA A7 cut level protection. It features a 13-gauge, hi-vis yellow HPPE/Glass/Steel fiber shell with a two-layer, red, sandy nitrile palm coating for added gripping power. It offers added impact-protection with back-of-the-hand soft TPR and a secure fit with hook & loop closure at the wrist.