Hand Protection: Fiber Basics

Dave Jones
Dave Jones

Glove Technologies
All gloves have value based on application, length of use and risk. Thats why selecting the right glove is not as simple as one may think. There are many factors that go into determining the correct product.

Fibers are extruded either in very long, continuous form, called filament or in shorter lengths described as short or long Staple fibers. Filaments are aligned, bundled and twisted to form and filament yarns, while Staple fibers are high-speed twisted to form spun yarns of varying diameters.

  • staple fibers

    STAPLE
    Short staple fibers are twisted together to form yarns of differing thickness offer loftier feel for better comfort and wicking properties.

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  • filament fibers

    FILAMENT
    Continuous length fibers twisted to form filament yarns that offer higher tenacity.

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  • guauge example

    GAUGE
    The number of rows of stitches per inch. A higher gauge means less bulk and greater dexterity.

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