Whether it’s building a world-class sports car, designing the sleekest sailing yacht, or training today’s best athletes, the key to success is very much the same: be “lighter, faster, stronger.” While work glove manufacturers may not be in this rarified air, the concept of “lighter, faster, stronger” can just as easily be applied to providing hand protection solutions for the 21st century workers of the world.
When we think of “lighter,” the first thing that likely comes to mind is a glove’s weight. Lightweight, technical materials are certainly a trend in today’s hand protection development. These materials have evolved significantly in recent years in everything from lightweight and breathable yet highly durable fabrics used in the construction of traditional cut and sew/trades style gloves, to one-piece seamless knit gloves with dipped palms. Creating lighter weight gloves using advanced materials also serves to improve worker dexterity and hand function, making it easier for workers to accomplish their job safely and effectively.