Enhance your safety and dexterity with the Barracuda® Seamless Knit HPPE Blended Glove. Ideal for demanding tasks in electronics, glass cutting, sheet metal handling, and general assembly, this glove offers superior cut resistance, tactile sensitivity, and impact protection. Its seamless construction ensures maximum comfort and breathability, while the HPPE blended shell provides excellent dexterity for precise handling. The polyurethane-coated palm and fingers offer a secure grip in both dry and slightly oily conditions. Featuring Thermo Plastic Rubber (TPR) back-of-hand protection, it effectively disperses impact force energy away from knuckles and fingers without compromising flexibility. The knit wrist design prevents dirt and debris from entering, and color-coded hems allow for easy size identification. These washable gloves are resistant to chemicals, water, and UV light, making them a versatile choice for various industrial applications. Certified with ANSI Cut Level A2, Abrasion Level 4, and Puncture Level 3, as well as EN 388 2016 results of 4X42BX, you can trust in their protective capabilities.

• Seamless construction offers increased comfort and breathability
• HPPE blended shell is lightweight and provides excellent dexterity, tactile sensitivity and cut resistance
• Polyurethane coatings take on the surface properties of the glove liner providing a tactile grip in dry and slightly oily conditions, ideal for applications that require dexterity for precise handling
• Thermo Plastic Rubber (TPR) back-of-hand impact resistance to knuckles and fingers by dispersing impact force energy away from the bone, without sacrificing dexterity
• Knit Wrist helps prevent dirt and debris from entering the glove
• Color coded hems for easy size identification
• Washable, resistant to chemicals, water, and ultraviolet light

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• Cut Level: A2
  Test Method: ASTM F2992-15
  
• Puncture Level: 3
  Test Method: ASTM F1342
  
• Abrasion Level: 4
  Test Method: ASTM D3389-10

ANSI/ISEA has released a new edition of the ANSI/ISEA 105 standard (2024 ed). The changes include a new standardized glove label for easier identification of key protection levels for both distributors and end-users. The new pentagon marking was created to simplify and standardize the identification of protective glove performance levels, including abrasion, cut, and puncture resistance. By consolidating this information into a single, easily recognizable label, it improves usability for workers and reduces the risk of selecting inadequate protection. Learn more.

• Cut Level: A2
• Test Method: ASTM F2992-15

New edition ANSI/ISEA 105-2024 outlines a new test method for determining cut scores and a revised scale from A1-A9. Click here for more information about the new testing standard.

• Abrasion Level: 4
• Test Method: ASTM D3389-10

The ANSI/ISEA 105-2024 standard outlines test methods for abrasion and is scored from 0-6. The ASTM D3389-10 is used for uncoated gloves and the end point (failure) is the number of abrasion cycles when the first thread or yarn is broken. The larger numbers of cycles indicates greater abrasion resistance of the product and a higher Abrasion Level.

• Puncture Level: 3
• Test Method: ASTM F1342
  

The ANSI/ISEA 105-2024 blunt force puncture testing uses a probe to simulate a tear or burst hazard. The test measures the amount of force needed for a blunt probe to pierce through PPE material. Results are given in Newtons, which is converted into a 1-5 scale and spans from 10 newtons (Level 1) to 150+ newtons (Level 5) of puncture resistance.

• EN 388 2016 Results: 4X42BX
• Abrasion: 4Cut (Coupe Test): XTear: 4Puncture: 2Cut (TDM-100 Test): BImpact Protection: X

EN 388 is a European Standard. Cut Level is determined by the number of cycles it takes a spinning circular blade, that is pulled across the material under a constant weight of 500 grams, to cut the fabric. As the number of cycles increase, so does the glove's ratings. Click here for more information about the EN 388 2016 standard.