Glossary
- Strap: 1-inch-wide strip of leather sewn between the thumb and forefinger. It is used to reinforce this part.
- Nervure: leather reinforcement strip (1/8 inch thick) sewn onto fingertips
- Storm flap: Strip of fabric covering the zipper or snap fasteners for added protection
- Inside seam: No visible seam
- Outside seams: Visible seams
- Cowhide: offers comfort, durability, heat resistance and abrasion resistance. Natural heat resistance.
- Deer leather: Although hard-wearing, it is supple and flexible and promotes excellent dexterity. It offers natural resistance to heat.
- Sheepskin: Less resistant, it is used when sensitivity to touch and optimal dexterity are required.
- Split leather vs. grain leather: Grain leather comes from the softer, outer side of the animal's hide. It provides durability, dexterity and natural resistance to water and oil. Split leather, on the other hand, is the rougher inner part of the hide. This leather is more economical and durable.
- Work gloves: Basic models
- Fiberglass: Fiberglass is a material that offers good resistance to heat and flame, making it an appropriate choice for applications requiring thermal protection. The fiberglass used in mittens and gloves is woven to form a thermal barrier between the hand and the heat source. This reduces heat transmission through the material, providing additional thermal protection. High-temperature fiberglass thermal hand protection can withstand temperatures of up to 1300F (under certain conditions), as well as offering abrasion and cut resistance.
- Three-finger glove: As the name suggests, the index finger and thumb are separated and the other fingers are together, forming a 3-finger glove.
- Kevlar: Aramid fiber - an extremely heat-resistant synthetic fiber, making it ideal for applications requiring protection against high temperatures. When used in the manufacture of high-temperature thermal protection gloves, Kevlar offers effective protection against burns caused by high temperatures, and can withstand temperatures of up to 600 F (under certain conditions). In addition to their thermal resistance, Kevlar hand protectors also offer good resistance to abrasion, cuts and punctures, making them suitable for exposure to sharp objects.
- Aluminized Kevlar: Aluminized Kevlar is a variant of Kevlar that has been coated with a layer of aluminum to improve its heat resistance. Aluminized Kevlar hand protectors, garments and aprons offer high thermal protection in high-temperature environments. They offer effective protection against burns caused by high temperatures, and can withstand temperatures of up to 650F (under certain conditions). The aluminum coating on aluminized Kevlar reflects heat, helping to reduce heat transmission through the material, offering additional thermal protection.
- Cuff: The cuff is the part that extends over the hand to provide greater protection for the wrist and/or forearm.
- Neoprene: Synthetic rubber-like material that resists rain and bad weather. It offers good protection against exposure to chemicals and is not electrically conductive.
- Kevlar knit wrist: Made from aramid fiber - a high-strength textile fiber used in the manufacture of personal safety garments requiring primarily heat resistance - the Kevlar knit wrist provides protection against small metal parts entering the glove, reducing the risk of cuts and burns.
- Winged thumb: The thumb is located on the side of the glove.
- Right thumb: The thumb is inside the palm.
