Ergodyne announced today the launch of their third knit dipped Dorsal Impact-Reducing (DIR) Glove: the ProFlex® 922CR Cut Resistant Nitrile-Dipped DIR Gloves. The new 922CR offers the same patent-pending dorsal protection, grip, flexibility, and dexterity as the popular 920 and 921 DIR gloves while also delivering EN Level 5 cut protection and Level 3 puncture protection from rugged HPPE seamless knit construction.
Glove protection that keeps you warm and offers you FR protection and reusable ear plugs with contouring for comfort were this week’s top EHS-related products featured on ISHN.com.
DragonWear®, the fire resistant clothing line of True North Gear®, is introducing new Squall Fire Resistant Glove Liners. The Squall FR Glove Liners are blended with Merino Wool and Flame Resistant Rayon to wick away moisture and give you lightweight warmth either as stand-alone or under your primary work gloves.
Ultra strong fiber revolutionized hand protection, other products
July 14, 2014
Stephanie Kwolek, the DuPont chemist best known for inventing Kevlar, died June 18 at the age of 90. Kevlar is considered a “happy accident” within the scientific community. Kwolek and her colleagues at DuPont were attempting to develop a strong synthetic fiber that could be used in tires when she noticed a mixture of a polymer and a solvent that appeared cloudy – quite different from the usual translucent appearance of conventional polymer solutions.
The new PantherGuard™ line comes in 3 new styles: The 675PF is a 6 mil orange nitrile disposable with a long cuff. The 775PF is a 6 mil, orange nitrile disposable, in a regular length.
Revco Industries is excited to announce their newest addition to their ToolHandz® line of mechanic’s gloves. The GX108 impact-resistant mechanic’s glove is perfect for oil, gas, and mining.
In order to support ever growing product demands, Worldwide Protective Products, a leading producer of hand and body safety protection products, is on the move in Erie County, NY. The short move from Orchard Park to Hamburg will greatly expand manufacturing, support and warehouse capacity for Worldwide Protective Products’ complete line of safety gloves and sleeves.