Cut Resistant Work Gloves
Cuts and lacerations are two of the most common injuries suffered on jobsites. To provide an extra layer of defense against potential injuries, work environments that contain hazards like sharpened tools or edges require durable hand protection provided by a trusted pair of cut resistant work gloves. Common applications where workers should wear cut resistant gloves include:
- Appliance Manufacturing
- Automotive Work
- Metal Stamping
- Glass Industry Work
- Construction Work
- Mechanical Repair
- Assembly Work
- Oil and Gas Work
- Solar Panel Work
No matter your application, cut resistant gloves can be the difference between a bad day at work and a life-changing injury.
What Makes a Glove Cut Resistant?
Cut resistant gloves are typically made with yarn that has an inner core bound by an outer wrap. The core can be made of fiberglass, steel, basalt, or a blend of the three to increase cut resistance levels. The outer wrap is typically made of a cut resistant material like high-performance polyethylene (HPPE) or aramid, with an added filler such as nylon, spandex, or polyester for flexibility. New cut resistant gloves are made with coreless materials for lightweight comfort as well as soft and comfortable materials that achieve the highest levels of cut resistance.
How Do Cut Resistance Levels Differ?
The amount of pressure needed to break through the material determines the amount of protection the material provides. The ANSI/ISEA 105-2016 Cut Resistance Standard removes the guesswork from determining if a work glove provides the necessary protection you or your workers need through a rating system of nine cut resistance levels. Ranging from A1 to A9, protection levels are applied to tested work gloves used in a variety of applications.
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ANSI Cut Level
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Weight (in Grams) Needed to Cut Through Materials
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Guidelines for Typical Applications
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Level A1 Gloves (Also referred to as general purpose gloves)
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Between 200-499 grams of force
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Assembly, Maintenance, Material Handling, and Shipping & Receiving
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Level A2 Gloves
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Between 500-999 grams of force
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Assembly, Appliance Manufacturing, Automotive, Construction, Maintenance, Material Handling, and Metal Handling
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Level A3 Gloves
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Between 1,000-1,499 grams of force
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Assembly, Appliance Manufacturing, Automotive, Construction, Maintenance, Material Handling, and Metal Handling
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Level A4 Gloves
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Between 1,500-2,199 grams of force
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Appliance Manufacturing, Automotive, Construction, Glass Handling, Machining, Metal Handling & Stamping
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Level A5 Gloves
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Between 2,200-2,999 grams of force
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Appliance Manufacturing, Automotive, Construction, Glass Handling, Machining, Metal Handling & Stamping
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Level A6 Gloves
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Between 3,000-3,999 grams of force
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Appliance Manufacturing, Automotive, Construction, Glass Handling, Machining, Metal Handling & Stamping, and Paper Production
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Level A7 Gloves
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Between 4,000-4,999 grams of force
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Automotive, Manufacturing, Metal Fabrication, Household Appliance Assembly, Aerospace Manufacturing, and Glass Fabrication
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Level A8 Gloves
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Between 5,000-5,999 grams of force
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Automotive, Manufacturing, Metal Fabrication, Household Appliance Assembly, Aerospace Manufacturing, and Glass Fabrication
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Level A9 Gloves
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6,000+ grams of force
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Automotive, Manufacturing, Metal Fabrication, Household Appliance Assembly, Aerospace Manufacturing, and Glass Fabrication
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How are Cut Resistance Levels Tested?
When developing new PPE, Magid’s safety experts consider what our own workers need to do their jobs safely and efficiently. Magid’s safety experts also reach out to safety managers to talk about compliance and learn more about industry- and environment-specific hazards, applications, and solutions. After compiling this information and manufacturing our products, Magid’s safety experts test all of our cut resistant work gloves based on ANSI cut resistance rating requirements:
- In accordance with ASTM F2992, a carefully calibrated machine drags a sharp blade over the glove material with a specific amount of pressure. Cut resistance testing is always done on the palm of the glove (with the glove coating on). If the palm has a thicker coating that could potentially make a difference in testing, the back of the glove is also tested to confirm results.
- We verify these results by sending the material to an accredited, third-party lab to replicate and validate the results from an independent, outside source
- Finally, we edge-test the material across hazardous objects in real-world facilities. This is so we can confidently know the material can handle serious contact with sharp edges.
Additional Features of Cut Resistant Work Gloves
In addition to cut resistance, many of Magid’s cut resistant work gloves come with specific features to benefit workers in different industries. These include:
- Palm coatings like polyurethane or nitrile that provide additional tactile sensitivity or strengthened grip in oily environments, respectively, in addition to touchscreen compatability
- Impact protection like thermoplastic rubber (TPR) on the back of the hand and fingers for work areas with bump, pinch, or crush hazards
- Hi-vis colors to make sure you can easily see workers are wearing their PPE and they can see where their hands are in low-light environments
- Jobsite specific protections such as flame- and heat-resistant fabrics or linings and insulations for working in cold environments
Cut Resistant Work Gloves from Magid
D-ROC® Gloves
Magid’s D-ROC work gloves are made with knit, HPPE fibers to reduce glove weight while improving cut and abrasion resistance. For many D-ROC gloves, Magid’s glove designers add a polyurethane palm coating to enhance your grip and dexterity, even in light oil conditions.
Some of our stand-out and award-winning D-ROC work glove technologies include:
- DX+ Technology®, made with advanced coreless technology for a greater level of cut protection in a non-irritating shell
- AeroDex®, which enhances dexterity, makes your skin feel cooler, and weighs 50% less than other cut resistant materials of the same cut level
- 21G Technology, made with an ultra-thin, 21-gauge construction for revolutionary bare-hand dexterity and radical comfort
While our T-REX gloves provide superior levels of impact protection, their comfortable, lightweight glove shells can also give you the cut resistance you need for the job. Magid’s line of T-REX work gloves with cut resistance includes:
- The T-REX Flex Series®, which provides a softer, more comfortable feel with lower-profile impact protection
- The T-REX Inferno Series®, designed for greater flame and puncture resistance
- The T-REX Arctic Series®, which has a fleece liner for additional warmth
- The T-REX Rebel Series®, which offers a greater degree of impact protection, durability, and abrasion resistance
There are hundreds of options to choose from. Find lightweight and heavy-duty work gloves from Magid to get additional protection for cuts, lacerations, and scratches caused by workplace hazards!
