Limitations And Misconceptions About Cut-Resistant Gloves

You may have a basic understanding of how cut-resistant gloves work, but do you realize the limitations and misconceptions about cut-resistant gloves? Let's view some common ones.

Misconception 1: Cut-Resistant Gloves Are Cut-Proof

There is no such thing as cut-proof gloves. For any pair of gloves that need to be wearable, the materials used require malleable properties that allow gloves to move, flex, be pulled on and off, etc.—properties that cannot be considered impenetrable. So, if you take a pair of scissors to these gloves, they will cut!

Even a chainmail glove made of metal will eventually cut if subjected to long exposure to a blade—and enough determination.

Cut-resistant gloves are, however, designed to reduce the likelihood of being cut, though cut injuries can still occur even when wearing gloves. In such cases, the severity of the cut can be drastically reduced.

Misconception 2: Leather Is Cut-Resistant

Due to its high durability, many think leather is cut-resistant. Leather is simply cured skin, and skin isn’t cut resistant. On its own, it doesn’t offer significant cut protection. Leather gloves that offer cut protection have a liner with cut-resistant properties added to them.

Misconception 3: Only The Palm Is Cut Resistant

This misconception arises because the testing standards require only the palm to be tested for cut resistance. However, while there is no test requirement for the rest of the glove, those that offer 360o?of cut resistance will have the same cut-resistant material throughout the glove and should be made clear by the manufacturer. Be sure to ask your supplier if the glove you’re considering has 360o?cut protection and which materials it is made from (see our list of cut-resistant materials above).

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