UCi Ardant-Air XD Level D Cut-Resistant Ultra-Lightweight and Thin Work Gloves
Consisting of highly lightweight and durable state of the art 18 gauge XREY liner, the UCi Ardant-Air XD Level D Cut-Resistant Ultra-Lightweight and Thin Work Gloves bring you the next generation of hand cut protection. Utilising no glass or steel, these protective gloves are lighter, thinner, and more comfortable, while still providing the same high levels of cut protection for higher risk cut jobs.
What's Included?
Which Size Is Right For Me?
The Ardant-Air XD Ultra-Lightweight XREY Yarn Cut Gloves are available in a choice of sizes. To find your correct size please measure the circumference of your palm and length of your hand as shown in the diagram below, and match your results to the table.
Size | Palm Circumference | Hand Length |
Size 6 | 152mm | 160mm |
Size 7 | 178mm | 171mm |
Size 8 | 203mm | 182mm |
Size 9 | 229mm | 192mm |
Size 10 | 254mm | 204mm |
Size 11 | 279mm | 215mm |
What Industries Are The Ardant-Air XD Level D Cut Gloves For?
If your work consists of working around sharp materials, the Ardant-Air XD Cut Gloves protect the hands accordingly. With their high cut, abrasion and tear resistance ratings, the Ardant-Air XD Gloves are suitable for professional and personal use. Please see below for a list of suggested environments and professions for wear of these gloves:
- Aerospace
- Glass
- Highways
- Maintenance
- Oil
- Gas and Mining
- Waste and Recycling
- Automotive
How Do the Ardant-Air XD Level D Cut Resistant Gloves Protect Your Hands?
The Ardant-Air XD Cut Gloves provide a new level of comfort, dexterity and protection to keep your hands cut-free and comfortable. These protective gloves utilise a patented XREY yarn to offer level D cut protection without the use of glass fibres or steel, reducing the risk of knives, blades and sharps coming coming into contact with your skin and cutting you. Increasing safety, a nitrile microfoam coated palm reduces the risk of drops and slips when carrying, handling and lifting equipment and materials.
Tested To EN Safety Standards
EN 388: Mechanical Resistance
Ensuring you reliable protection, the Ardant-Air XD Gloves have been tested against mechanical risks under the European standards EN 388. This standard tests the gloves' protection against hazards such as cuts, tears, puncture, and abrasion, and can be used to determine how hardwearing the gloves are.
Hazard | Resistance Level |
Abrasion Resistance | Level 4 |
Cut Resistance | N/A |
Tear Resistance | Level 4 |
Puncture Resistance | Level 2 |
ISO Cut Resistance | Level D |
Key Features and Benefits
- High level D cut resistance for protection from sharp edges
- One of the lightest cut protective gloves on the market
- 18-gauge XREY liner weighs only 34 grams per pair
- Exceptional dexterity with a fingertip thickness of just 0.66mm
- Utilises no steel or glass fibre for irritation free wear and an environmentally friendly option
- Microfoam palm coating excels in dry, wet, or oily conditions
- RTC technology in high wear area, extends glove life by up 30%
- Breathable material prevents sweaty clammy hands
- Touchscreen compatible for use with devices
- Wash tested up to 3 times without affecting level D cut rating
Level D Cut Resistance
Tested to a level D cut resistance, the Ardant-Air XD Gloves can withstand between 15 and 21.9 newtons of force before becoming damaged. This level of cut protection provides piece of mind on hand safety when working around hazards where there is a higher risk of cuts.
XREY Liner
An XREY liner in the Ardant-Air XD Gloves provides the same high level of cut performance as HPPE, yet is 9 times stronger, much thinner, more dexterous, and more comfortable. Steel and glass are known to be two of the most CO2 producing materials of a high cut resistant glove, however as the Ardant Air-XD Gloves contain neither they make a more eco-friendly option.
Materials
- Coating Material: Microfoam
- Liner: XREY Yarn
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