WORK GLOVES FOR COMFORT, SAFETY AND SAVINGS

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1 WORK GLOVES FOR COMFORT, SAFETY AND SAVINGS E U R O P R O D U C T C A T A L O G

2 INTRO CUT-RESISTANT GLOVES Leather Palm Cut-Resistant Gloves Palm Coated Cut-Resistant Gloves String-Knit Cut-Resistant Gloves PALM-COATED GLOVES IMPACT-RESISTANT GLOVES CUT-RESISTANT SLEEVES HEAT-RESISTANT GLOVES...37 ANSI/EN388 STANDARDS

3 Welcome to Superior Glove s latest catalog. Why the bare hands on the cover? Because that s what we design for. We don t design for the coolest look. We don t design to formulate the most advanced palm coatings. We don t design with technical yarn fabrication in mind. We design for your bare hands. Your bare hands, in their purest form, are one of the world s most adept and advanced tools. With 27 bones and 123 ligaments, the human hand is unparalleled in the animal kingdom. And we know that what you do each day, when you arrive at work, puts those hands at risk. Our job is simply to mitigate that risk. And so we design, and we innovate. We test, adjust, and redefine what it means to wear work gloves. Safety gloves. That s what we create for you. It s your hands that do all the work we just keep them safe. Like the rest of the human body s moving parts, the functions of the hand are defined by muscular movements; the flexor muscles on the underside of the forearm (this is what allows you to bend the fingers and thumbs) and the extensor muscles on top of the forearm (this is what allows you to straighten out the fingers and thumbs). This catalog showcases our finest selection of safety gloves. It also features our award-winning lineup of protective sleeves. Arms protected, hands protected. Delivered to you in comfortable, lightweight, and ergonomically designed solutions, this armor will ensure that you have a great day at work. (Want to know more about Superior Glove? Check out the About Us page on superiorglove.com.) Thank you, Tony Geng President European Office +44 (0) graham.ayers@superiorglove.com superiorglove.com 3

4 ADVANTAGES OF TENACTIV IN PROTECTIVE GLOVES COMFORT The most important difference between other fibres and TenActiv fibre is the level of comfort it can give to a glove. Today, wearing comfort is as important an attribute as technical performance in protective gloves. If gloves are not comfortable to wear, employees won t wear them all the time, especially if they need to do other things (work or non-work related) where a high level of dexterity is required. The risk therefore of employees returning to their work stations and not wearing adequate glove protection is high, and this can lead to potential injuries (which can lead to indirect costs). TenActiv fibre disperses body heat quickly to the outside of the glove, unlike traditional materials like leather or cotton that insulate. Thanks to this, hands stay cool all day long! Tests have demonstrated that when wearing a glove with TenActiv, the actual hand temperature stays very close to normal body temperature, while gloves with other fibres (like cotton, leather or aramids) caused an increase in hand temperature of 3-4 C degrees above body temperature (see figure 3). This will cause sweating and an uncomfortable feeling. HIGH ABRASION RESISTANCE Thanks to the smoothness and high crystalline properties of the TenActiv fibre, the abrasion resistance is extremely high and cannot be matched by any other fibre. Tests have demonstrated that gloves made with TenActiv have up to 20 times better abrasion resistance than gloves made, for example, with Aramid (spun) yarns, which will have a significant effect on the durability and longevity of the glove. Figure 1: Relative protection level decline in relation to abrasion. ANSI TenActiv Dyneema is a registered trademark of Royal DSM N.V. 4

5 Protective gloves are often exposed to sharp objects that can abrade the glove. The more a glove is abraded the less protection it offers. Naturally, the higher the abrasion resistance a glove offers, the longer the wearer is protected in a consistent way. As can be seen in figure 1, gloves with TenActiv offer a consistent cut performance during the lifetime of the glove, where other materials deteriorate during wear. LAUNDERABILITY AND RE-USE Thanks to its chemical structure, TenActiv is inert to most of the aggressive agents used in industrial laundering, as well as and environmental influences such as UV. This enables you to wash TenActiv under the most harsh conditions, such as dry-cleaning and bleaching without affecting the specific properties of TenActiv. Standard chemicals, typically used in industrial laundering such as detergents, ammonium, sodium hydroxides, hydrochloric acid, etc., are not known to affect the performances of the TenActiv fibre. This enables you to wash and re-use the gloves many times. In figure 2, the effect of industrial washing on cut and abrasion resistance is shown. Figure 2: Effect of washing on Cut and Abrasion resistance of TenActiv. TENACTIV KEEPS YOUR HANDS COOL The heat accumulation on the inside of a glove after one hour of static wear shows that there is a correlation between hand temperature and TenActiv content in a glove. Figure 3: Hand temperature compared between wearing a glove w/tenactiv or p-aramid. The pictures illustrate what the end user will feel. The hands will stay dry and cool when wearing gloves all day. The actual hand temperature will stay close to body temperature while gloves with other fibres cause an increase in hand temperature of several degrees above body temperature. The result is that the more TenActiv fibre is used in the glove, the more comfortable and cooler it will feel. 40 C/104 F 36 C/97 F 25% 50% 100% The more TenActiv, the cooler the hand. 5

6 ADVANTAGES OF KEVLAR Kevlar fibre is incredibly strong, tough, and resistant to heat, flame and cuts. This unique combination of high-performance properties makes Kevlar fibre the solution for many demanding applications: Ballistic vests & hard armour Ropes & cables Cut and heat-resistant gloves & sleeves Tires / Mechanical rubber goods Firefighter turnout gear Composites In addition to its impressive list of inherent properties, Kevlar is available in a wide range of fibre forms, providing protective-apparel manufacturers with plenty of design flexibility. Some of these fibre forms include spun yarns, textured filaments, and engineered blends that incorporate other fibres and colours. Consequently, end users can rely on the fact that they will be able to benefit from the protection offered by Kevlar regardless of their industrial application. As an example, the range of Kevlar gloves goes from 15-gauge, lightweight cut-resistant gloves, all the way to heavyweight, heat-resistant mitts. Gloves made with 100% Kevlar fibre provide good thermal-insulation properties for hot or cold working environments. Another important performance criteria to consider when selecting the appropriate PPE is the care, cleaning and disposal of the product. The ability to launder and recondition gloves made of Kevlar has been an important element of the overall value proposition and widespread industrial acceptance. Laundering to clean the most challenging greases and oils does not affect the cut resistance of Kevlar. Kevlar brand fibres are resistant to many chemicals and solvents. However, strong acids, bases, and certain oxidizers like chlorine bleach, cause rapid degradation of the fibre. Industrial launderers operate in the mid PH ranges (4-8), never lower or higher. In addition, the elimination of chlorine bleach in the cleaning of industrial apparel does not hinder the ability to clean it. Keep in mind that bleach would have to be avoided if the PPE contained spandex fibres anyway, so if it is absolutely necessary to bleach PPE, then oxygen bleaches can be used as an alternative without issue. Kevlar is a registered trademark of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company. 6

7 KEVLAR THERMAL PROTECTION: Kevlar offers exceptional thermal resistance and very low thermal conductivity. It is inherently flame resistant, does not melt and will decompose between C, which is extraordinarily high when compared to the melting points of other materials, such as the following: UHMWPE: (Dyneema and Spectra ) C Nylon: (6, 6-6) C Polyester: C The chart on the right compares the thermal resistance of leather and Kevlar exposed to a hot surface measuring 536 C, and measured in seconds to pain. It was evaluated using the standard test method used to gauge the amount of contact thermal protection provided by high-heat PPE. Gloves made with 100% Kevlar fibre provide good thermal insulation for those working in hot or cold environments. Glove design, coating type and companion fibres can also greatly impact wearer comfort. ENGINEERED (COMPOSITE) YARNS Engineered composite yarns are yarns made with two or more components (i.e., Kevlar and steel). These yarns allow glove manufacturers to make gloves with higher levels of cut resistance, without sacrificing comfort or dexterity, than with high-strength fibres, such as Kevlar or TenActiv alone. 1. Strength: Examples of high-strength yarns would be TenActiv or Kevlar. 2. Hardness (dulling): An example of hard yarn would be stainless steel, which is often a primary component in composite yarns. 3. Lubricity (slickness): slippery yarns such as TenActiv allow a blade to slide over their surface without cutting through. 4. Rolling action (knit construction): Most knit gloves allow the individual yarns to roll as a sharp edge slides over them, producing somewhat of a ball-bearing effect. The edge slides across without cutting through the material. Typically, the more of these factors that can be engineered into a yarn, the more cut resistant it will be. For example, an engineered yarn may consist of high molecular-weight polyethylene (HMPE) such as TenActiv, which is both high strength and slick; and stainless steel, which is hard, and then knit in to a seamless glove, which provides rolling. Taken together, these characteristics result in a material that is far more cut resistant than a material made with only one component. Engineered yarns are typically used in applications requiring higher levels of cut resistance, such as sharp or heavy sheet-metal handling, glass handling, or meat processing where sharp blades are used. 7

8 GLOVE LAUNDERING Washing gloves very often results in significant savings, especially if you are using high quality leather, TenActiv or Kevlar gloves. Superior will gladly assist you with any questions and provide you with information on laundering. Contact our customer service department for tips, especially the do s and don ts of glove laundering. We will also provide you with information you need to locate the best launderers in your area. Professional glove launderers will know how to wash any type of glove. Here is a rough guideline that may be helpful. KEVLAR GLOVES Kevlar is inherently cut-resistant, meaning that cut resistance is unchanged over the lifetime of the glove. Despite repeated laundering, Kevlar can be washed over and over, with no effect on shrinkage, weight loss or changes in tensile strength. Kevlar is resistant to many chemicals and solvents, with the exception of strong acids, bases and oxidizers Kevlar must never be bleached. However, oxygen bleach can be used in place of chlorine bleach. Detergent Wash 1. Use approx. 5 lbs commercial laundry soap or detergent per 100 lbs Kevlar 2. Use hot water: 75 C 3. Wash for 20 minutes 4. Rinse with hot water 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 if necessary 6. Rinse in cold water 7. Tumble dry for 35 minutes at 70 C Dry Cleaning 1. Pre wash using perchloroethylene for 5 minutes 2. Drain 3. Wash for 20 minutes using perchloroethylene and 12 oz of anionic surfactant/100 lbs of Kevlar 4. Tumble dry at 60 C or less. TENACTIV AND/OR DYNEEMA GLOVES OTHER MATERIALS Leather Gloves It is generally recommended that leather gloves be dry cleaned. Soap and water removes the natural oils present in the leather, causing them to stiffen and become brittle Nylon Gloves Use warm water: 40 C Wash with a regular detergent Tumble dry at low or no heat Wool Gloves Use cold water only: 20 C or less. Use a mild detergent and gently wash Tumble dry at low or no heat Cotton/Polyester Gloves Use warm water: 40 C Wash with a regular detergent Tumble dry, medium heat Coated Gloves Use cold water: 30 C or less Use a mild detergent Tumble dry low or no heat Bleach is not recommended Kevlar TenActiv can be washed, dry-cleaned, and bleached, all without affecting the specific properties of TenActiv. 8 However, Dyneema does have one limitation: temperature. It will not withstand temperatures wet or dry over 144 C, so keep this in mind. Standard detergents, ammonium, sodium hydroxides, hydrochloric acid, etc., are not known to affect the performances of the TenActiv fiber. This enables you to wash and re-use the gloves many times Use cold water only: 40 C or less Tumble dry low or no heat TenActiv Other Materials Kevlar is a registered trademark of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company. Dyneema is a registered trademark of Royal DSM N.V. Proban is a registered trademark of Rhodia Operations.

9 EN STANDARDS EXPLAINED The Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Directive (89/686/EEC) is written to ensure all PPE meets common standards of quality and performance and is categorised to enable safety professionals to match the PPE to the level of risk or hazard identified. Protective gloves, which are classified as PPE, must be CE marked and comply with relevant EN standards (described below). The PPE Directive specifies three classes of gloves for different levels of user risk: minimal, intermediate and mortal or irreversible. SIMPLE DESIGN - Minimal risk Gloves which may be used in low risk situations such as gardening gloves or cleaning gloves. Manufacturers are permitted to test and certify gloves themselves - gloves within this category are CE marked as follows: INTERMEDIATE DESIGN - Intermediate risk Gloves which may be used to protect against intermediate risks such as mechanical protection gloves providing cut, puncture and abrasion resistance, must be subjected to independent testing and certified by a notified body. Only approved bodies may issue a CE mark, without which the gloves may not be sold. The name and address of the Notified Body must appear on the instructions for use that accompany the gloves. Gloves of intermediate design are CE marked as follows: COMPLEX DESIGN - Irreversible or mortal risk Gloves which are designed to protect against the highest level of risk (e.g., chemicals) must be tested and certified by a Notified Body. The quality assurance system used by the manufacturer to guarantee homogeneity of production must be independently checked. The body carrying out this evaluation will be identified by a number which must appear alongside the CE mark. Gloves of complex design are CE marked as follows: Note: The original PPE Directive 89/686/EEC has been amended by both the 93/95/EEC Directive and the CE marking Directives 93/68/EEC and 95/58/EEC. EN420: General requirements for protective gloves Defines the general requirements for most types of protective gloves which includes: - Glove construction - Innocuousness - Water vapour transmission and absorption - Ergonomy - Product marking and packaging information - Electrostatic properties - Dexterity - Sizing Sizing of gloves according to hand length and circumference: HAND CIRCUMFERENCE HAND LENGTH LENGTH OF GLOVE GLOVE SIZE (MM) (MM) (MM)

10 This pictogram indicates that the user should always consult the instructions for use: EN388: Mechanical protection The Mechanical Risks pictogram is shown with four numbers, representing performance levels against a specific hazard test. PERFORMANCE LEVEL A - ABRASION RESISTANCE (CYCLES) N/A N/A B - BLADE CUT RESISTANCE (INDEX) *1 20.0*2 N/A C - TEAR RESISTANCE (NEWTONS) N/A N/A D - PUNCTURE RESISTANCE (NEWTONS) N/A N/A E - BLADE CUT RESISTANCE (TDM-100)(NEWTONS) F - IMPACT (ONLY TESTED IF GLOVE HAS IMPACT PROTECTION) RATED AS PASS OR FAIL) *1 Also > 13N ISO Test *2 Also > 22N ISO Test EN407: Protection from thermal hazards The heat and flame pictogram is shown with six numbers, representing performance levels against specific thermal hazard tests. PERFORMANCE LEVEL a. Burning Behaviour After flame time < 20 S < 10 S < 3 S < 2 S After glow time no requir. < 120 s < 25 s < 5 s b. Contact Heat Contact temperature 100 C 250 C 350 C 500 C Threshold time > 15 s > 15 s > 15 s > 15 s c. Convective heat (heat transfer delay) > 4 s > 7 s > 10 s > 18 s d. Radiant heat (heat transfer delay) > 7 s > 20 s > 50 s > 95 s e. Small drops molten metal (# drops) > 10 > 15 > 25 > 35 f. Large quantity molten metal (mass) 30g 60g 120g 200g EC Food Directive Superior Glove products are approved for contact with all foodstuffs in compliance with the parent directive 1935/2004/EC. They also comply with the specific requirements laid down in European Commission Directive 2002/72/EC which governs the substances that may be used in the manufacture of food contact materials (including gloves for food handling) and specify that under normal foreseeable conditions of use, they do not transfer their constituents to food in quantities which could: - endanger human health; or - bring about an unacceptable change in the composition of the food; or - bring about a deterioration in the organoleptic characteristics (i.e., texture, taste, aroma) To ensure food contact materials comply with these regulations a series of test standards are applied (EN 1186) to determine migration levels from contact materials into the food using a variety of food simulants. Compliance with the allowable limits enables food handling gloves to be marked with the following food safe pictogram: 10

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12 LEATHER PALM CUT-RESISTANT GLOVES ENDURA #69SBSKGCG ONE SIZE Heavy-duty premium split-leather Full lining of cut-resistant Kevlar /composite filament fiber blend Gunn-cut pattern 4 cotton cuff Steel Plants, Foundries, Metal Stamping ENDURA #69BSKFFL S-XL Heavy-duty premium split-leather Full lining of cut-resistant Kevlar /composite filament fiber blend Gunn-cut pattern Leather knuckle straps and elasticised wrists Steel Plants, Foundries, Metal Stamping EMERALD CX #SKWCPLP XS-2XL 7-gauge Kevlar /stainless steel composite yarn blended with polyester Grade A split leather palm Steel Plants, Metal Stamping and Fabrication, Glass Handling 12

13 ACTION #SKGLP S-XL These feature an abrasion-resistant grain leather over a seamless-knit Kevlar glove Fingers of the leather palms extend around the sides Construction, Metal Stamping, Glass Handling, Forestry, Material Handling, Assembly, Sheet Metal Work, Automotive, General Purpose EN511 X2X EMERALD CX #S13KBGLP L 13-gauge nylon/steel composite string knit Goat-grain palms, extra protection in the thumb-crotch area HVAC, Automotive, Sharp Steel, Glass, Metal Fabrication, Light Metal Stamping CLUTCH GEAR #MXHV2PB S-2XL PVC Sure Grip palm patches Fully lined with Punkban Hi-viz lime-green backs ASTM F (palm) and 4.47 (back) Newtons of puncture protection Lumber Yards, Plywood, Material Handling, Waste Handling, Recycling, Medical Waste Handling (palm & back) 13

14 PALM-COATED CUT-RESISTANT GLOVES All the benefits of cut-resistant gloves, plus the added protection of various palm coating materials. Choose from latex, polyurethane, nitrile, PVC, or steel-mesh palms. With lots of options to choose from, we ve got you covered. EMERALD CX #S13CXPNT 6-11 Blend of Kevlar and stainless steel Wire-Core Puncture and abrasion-resistant micropore nitrile palm coating Touchscreen compatible Automotive, Metal Stamping, Fabrication, Assembly, Glass Handling, Sheet Metal Work EMERALD CX #SCXPNTFC 6-10 Blend of Kevlar, and stainless-steel Wire-Core Full nitrile coating under a micropore coating renders these gloves liquid proof Metal Fabrication, Assembly, Glass Handling, Sheet Metal Work, Automotive TENACTIV #STAGHVPN gauge hi-viz TenActiv string knit glove Micropore grip nitrile coating Handling Sharp Objects, Glass Plants, Construction, Automotive, Aerospace, Metal Fabrication, Metal Stamping 14

15 WORKING HAND IN HAND Superior Glove Works has chosen Beeswift in the UK as its exclusive sales, marketing and distribution partner for the European Economic area. This area is inclusive of all EU countries as well as Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Turkey. The two companies share a scientific and passionate approach to safety, and hand protection is what brings them together in a commitment to deliver first-in-class PPE to the European Union. A significant stock holding is held at Beeswift s headquarters based in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. SUPERIOR TOUCH #S13SXGBFN gauge lint-free, string knit glove made with Dyneema Black foam-nitrile palm coating 558 grams of cut protection Sharp Steel, Glass, Circuit Boards, Automotive DEXTERITY #S10LXPB 6-10 Hi-viz lime green puncture-resistant latex coating 10-gauge cotton/poly string knit Lined with two layers of Punkban in palm ASTM F Newtons of puncture protection Lumber Yards, Waste Handling, Plywood, Recycling, Material Handling 15

16 PALM-COATED CUT-RESISTANT GLOVES These gloves feature the strength of Kevlar combined with the tactility and dexterity of high-quality design. These coated gloves will enhance not impede your skills on the job. -5 C (23 F) EMERALD CX #SCXTAPVC M-2XL Blended Kevlar /steel 13-gauge string-knit Crinkle-grip PVC palm coat Acrylic fleece lining Touchscreen compatible Cold Storage Facilities, Construction, Agriculture, Utilities EN EMERALD CX #S13CXLX gauge blend of Kevlar, Wire-Core steel and Cordura nylon Puncture and abrasion-resistant latex palm coating Glass Manufacturing, Window Manufacturing, HVAC, Construction, Masonry DEXTERITY #S13KFGPU gauge composite filament fiber wrapped with Kevlar fiber Non-shedding polyurethane palm coating Automotive, Light Metal Stamping, Fabrication, Small Parts Handling, Assembly, Glass Handling, Sheet Metal Work 16

17 DEXTERITY #S13KFGFNT gauge knit, composite filament fiber wrapped with Kevlar fiber Foam nitrile coating Automotive, Light Metal Stamping, Fabrication, Small Parts Handling, Assembly, Glass Handling, Sheet Metal Work TENACTIV #STAFGFNT 5-12 Lint-free, continuous high-tenacity composite yarn Black foam nitrile palm coating Glass Plants, Construction, Automotive, Aerospace, Metal Fabrication, Metal Stamping TENACTIV #S18TAFGFN gauge composite filament fiber knit glove Foam nitrile palm coating Touchscreen compatible These gloves are treated with Ultra-Fresh to achieve 99.9% antimicrobial status Automotive, Light Metal Stamping, Fabrication, Assembly, Glass Handling, Sheet Metal Work 17

18 PALM-COATED CUT-RESISTANT GLOVES These gloves are so comfortable, it s easy to forget you re wearing them. And when your gloves are that comfortable, you re more likely to wear them. TESTIMONIAL EVAN D., INTEGRATED SUPPLY SUPERVISOR, FORMET INDUSTRIES I have had zero complaints about the glove, which is good seeing how many people use them on a daily basis! TENACTIV #STAFGPU gauge string-knit glove made with composite filament fiber Polyurethane coating is non-shedding Glass Plants, Construction, Automotive Industry, Aerospace Industry, Metal Fabrication, Metal Stamping TENACTIV #S15TAFGPU 6-12 Lint-free, 15-gauge continuous filament yarn Grey polyurethane coating Glass Plants, Construction, Automotive, Aerospace, Metal Fabrication EMERALD CX #S13KBFNT 6-11 Combination of nylon and fine-gauge steel for cut protection Foam nitrile coating on palm; 3 ¾ / 9 cm knit wrists Touchscreen compatible HVAC, Automotive, Sharp Steel, Glass, Metal Fabrication, Light Metal Stamping 18

19 DEXTERITY #S18KGFN 6-11 Ultrafine 18-gauge Kevlar -blended knit glove Foam nitrile palm coating Touchscreen compatible These gloves are treated with Ultra-Fresh to achieve 99.9% antimicrobial status General Construction & Carpentry, HVAC, Plumbing, Automotive, Metal Working & Fabrication, Appliance Manufacturing, Small Parts Assembly, Electronics, Paper, Plastics TENACTIV #S13TAGPU 6-12 Lint-free, 13-gauge composite knit Polyurethane palm coating Glass Plants, Construction, Automotive, Aerospace, Metal Fabrication The reduction in risk for an acute traumatic hand injury while wearing the right work gloves. ASK US HOW. 19

20 PALM-COATED CUT-RESISTANT GLOVES TESTIMONIAL TYRONE S., EHS TECH, TRANE From the standpoint of people liking the glove, Superior makes the best glove for production I have ever seen. I don t receive any complaints on the glove. SUPERIOR TOUCH #S13SXGPUQ 9 13-gauge lint-free, string knit glove made with Dyneema Grey polyurethane palm coating HVAC, Circuit Boards, Automotive, Food Handling SUPERIOR TOUCH #S13SXPU 6-10 Lint-free, 13-gauge string knit made with Dyneema Polyurethane palm coating Washable and bleachable (under 145 C) Sharp Steel, Glass, Circuit Boards, Automotive, Food Handling 20

21 SUPERIOR TOUCH #S13SXFCNT gauge string-knit glove made with HPPE Fully nitrile coated, (DMF), silicone-free and lint free Sharp Steel, Petrochemical, Glass, Aerospace, Circuit Boards, Metal Fabrication, Automotive SEE WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT SUPERIOR GLOVE. Because we create gloves and protective solutions with our customers in mind, we are able to make you more money, make you safer, and make your job easier. Don t take it from us see what our customers have to say! Craig J. ETBO Tool & Die Superior Glove is a great, family company that demonstrates to others that good service and good products are not mutually exclusive. The sales staff are quick to respond, knowledgeable about your products, and very easy to deal with. Cheryl K. HSE Manager (Terrapro) Doing business with Superior Glove is extremely easy. Everyone is so accommodating with my quest to find the best gloves for our workers. 21

22 STRING-KNIT CUT-RESISTANT GLOVES These string-knit gloves range from 7 to 10-gauge and provide solutions for multiple job hazards. The following styles offer the utmost in cut protection. SURE KNIT #S10SXB XS-XL 10-gauge composite yarn High pressure steam treated with Size-Lock Blue color allows for easy spotting These gloves are treated with Ultra-Fresh to achieve 99.9% antimicrobial status Meat/Fish Processing, Canning and Food Processing SURE KNIT #S10SXB6 XS-XL 10-gauge composite yarn High pressure steam treated with Size-Lock Blue color allows for easy spotting These gloves are treated with Ultra-Fresh to achieve 99.9% antimicrobial status 15 cm knitwrist cuff Beef/pork/poultry/fish processing, Canning and Food Processing SURE KNIT #SDYF XS-XL 7-gauge spun yarn is a blend of high tenacity yarn, composite filament fiber, nylon and cotton Gloves can withstand intermittent thermal contact up to 162 C Automotive, Sharp Steel, Light Metal Stamping, Glass Handling, Sharp-Edged Objects 22

23 Made with DuPont Kevlar. 18-gauge level dexterity used to be for the other guys, now it s for everyone. Wish you could whip your gloves off and feel what you re working on? You can now get that feeling, while staying comfortably protected. Designed with you in mind. Allowing you to work better and faster. DEXTERITY #S18KG 7-11 Lightweight, barehand feel for optimal dexterity High tactility; perfect for delicate precision work Made with cut-resistant Kevlar fiber HVAC, Plumbing, Automotive, Metal Working & Fabrication, Electronics, Paper, Plastics

24 PALM-COATED WORK GLOVES Adding a layer of protection to a string-knit glove can change everything. You get the same comfort, but with a lot more possibility. We use a wide range of tough materials in our palm-coated gloves, over a wide range of string knits. DEXTERITY #S13BFNT gauge 100% nylon seamless-knit shell Foam nitrile palm coating Automotive, Small-Parts Handling, General Industry, Furniture Manufacturing DEXTERITY #S13PNT gauge 100% nylon seamless-knit shell Micropore nitrile grip palm coating Oily Metal Parts, Automotive, Construction, Small Parts Handling, General Maintenance SUPERIOR TOUCH #S13BKPUQ 6-11 Black 13-gauge 100% nylon seamless-knit shell Polyurethane palm coating Non-linting Electronics, Cleanroom, Assembly, Automotive, Small Parts Handling, Aerospace, General Industry 24

25 SUPERIOR TOUCH #S13GPPU Grey 6-11 #S13WPPU White gauge polyester seamless-knit shell Polyurethane coating Low-particulate shed Electronics, Cleanroom, Assembly, Automotive, Small Parts Handling SUPERIOR TOUCH #S13GPU gauge 100% nylon seamless-knit shell Polyurethane coating Low-particulate shed DMF free Electronics, Cleanroom, Assembly, Automotive, Small Parts Handling, Aerospace, General Industry 70 % of workers who experienced hand injuries were not wearing gloves. DON T BE A STATISTIC, WEAR YOUR GLOVES. 25

26 PALM-COATED WORK GLOVES Endless combinations of palm-coated gloves are the results of combining cotton, nylon, Kevlar, Dyneema and composite-yarn gloves with various palm coatings, such as nitrile and polyurethane. DEXTERITY #S15NT gauge 100% cotton seamless knit shell Nitrile palm coating Automotive, Fabrication, Assembly, Glass Handling, Sheet Metal Work -10 C (-14 F) EN511 X20 DEXTERITY #TKYLX M-XL Hi-viz neon yellow 100% nylon, seamless-knit shell Thick crinkle-grip latex palm Napped lining Material Handling, Warehouses, Construction, Masonry Work, Forestry 26

27 LIFE CYCLE of a Biodegradable S15NT! Our bestselling Canadian made palm dipped glove ELEMENT 01 The glove starts as a spool of 100% cotton thread. ELEMENT 02 This thread is then woven into a seamless shell. ELEMENT 03 ELEMENT 10 The glove shell is shipped from our Point Leamington, NL plant to our headquarters in Acton, ON. Clean Energy is made and used for electricity, fuel and more! ELEMENT 09 ELEMENT 04 Instead of more waste, biodegradation creates clean energy. A biodegradable dip is made using a special additive. ELEMENT 08 The glove s life cycle is coming to an end and is tossed in the bin, just like a normal glove. ELEMENT 05 ELEMENT 07 ELEMENT 06 The glove is used by workers in automotive, parts handling, maintenance and construction. The completed glove is shipped to our customers. The biodegradable palm dip has the same shelf life stability as a normal palm coating. The additive and Superior Glove s nitrile coating are applied to palm of the cotton glove. 27

28 MICROPORE TECHNOLOGY #S13PNT Dexterity micropore nitrile grip high abrasion lint-free nylon gloves. Sizes 6-11 Kevlar is a registered trademark of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company. #STAGYPNVB TenActiv anti-impact hi-viz glove made with micropore nitrile grip palms. Sizes 6-12 *200x magnification of actual glove coating. 28 Kevlar is a registered trademark of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company.

29 ANTI-IMPACT GLOVES Jobs involving repetitive impact and vibration can lead to carpal tunnel syndrome and other debilitating injuries. These styles have been specifically designed to absorb impact to protect the hands. #MXVSB CLUTCH GEAR #MXVSB S-XL #MXVSBFL Waterproof, Windproof lining S-XL TPR anti-impact backing PVC Sure Grip palm patches Kevlar thumb patch Adjustable Velcro cuffs #MXVSBFL Drilling, Oilfield, Mining, Construction, Railroads -15 C (5 F) EN511 13X CLUTCH GEAR #MXVSBA S-2XL #MXVSBAFL Fleece lining S-2XL Abrasion-resistant red Armortex palms TPR anti-impact backing Hi-viz backs Drilling, Oilfield, Mining, Construction, Railroads 29

30 -10 C (14 F) CLUTCH GEAR #MXVSBKWT S-3XL Hi-viz yellow-green knit shell, Kevlar lining on palm only TPR anti-impact backing Waterproof membrane Fully fleece-lined for additional warmth Assembly, Automotive, Construction, General Purpose CLUTCH GEAR #MXHV5VSB S-2XL Abrasion-resistant red Armortex palms Kevlar blended liner Hi-viz TPR anti-impact backing Neoprene cuffs Drilling, Oilfield, Mining, Construction DEXTERITY #SKFGFNVB S-3XL 13-gauge Kevlar blended knit shell TPR anti-impact backing Foam nitrile palm coating Oilfield, Mining, Construction, Maintenance 30

31 TENACTIV #STAGYPNVB gauge TenActiv knit shell TPR anti-impact backing Micropore nitrile coating Oilfield, Mining, Construction, Maintenance TENACTIV #STAFGFNVB gauge composite-knit shell TPR anti-impact backing Foam nitrile palm coating Oilfield, Mining, Construction, Maintenance EMERALD CX #SKBFNTVB S-2XL Seamless knit black nylon and fine-gauge steel TPR anti-impact backing Foam nitrile palm coating Oilfield, Mining, Construction, Maintenance 31

32 DEXTERITY #S13YPNVB 7-11 Hi-viz 13-gauge 100% nylon seamless-knit shell TPR anti-impact backing Black micropore nitrile palm coating Oilfield, Mining, Construction, Maintenance TENACTIV #SHVPNFBVB gauge hi-viz TenActiv yarn Hi-viz neon green TPR ¾-back micropore nitrile coating Construction, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical TENACTIV #STACXPNVB gauge blend of TenActiv HPPE High-visibility neon green TPR backing extends right to the fingertips Micropore nitrile coating Construction, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical 32

33 ENDURA #378GKGVB S-3XL Vibration-dampening gel padded palm Fully lined with a blend of Kevlar Treated with Oilbloc Arc-flash testing placed these gloves at level 3, with a rating of ATPV = 36 Cal/cm². Oilfield, Mining, Construction, Railroads 3 ARC FLASH RATING CUT-RESISTANT SLEEVES Our protective sleeves offer great versatility and specific protection against abrasion, heat, slash, and more. The best in cut protection combined with comfort, for all-day wearability. CONTENDER #EKFG1T /#EKFG1TH (Tapered version) Single-layer aramid-encased, composite filament fiber, tapered knit sleeve Elasticized STAYz-UP non-slip biceps Time to pain is 4.5 seconds at 600 F Metal Handling, Automotive, Metal Fabrication, Welding, Grinding Tapered version #EKFGT18 18 Stocked Item One size #EKFGT22 22 Made to order One size Available with thumbhole #EKFGT18TH 18 Made to order S-XL #EKFGT22TH 22 Stocked Item S-XL EN407 X1XXXX 600 F for 4.50 secs 33

34 TENACTIV #KTAG Single-layer tapered knit, lint-free UHMWPE filament fiber Elasticized STAYz-UP non-slip biceps Naturally cool feel Time to pain is 2 seconds at 500 F Aerospace, Material Handling, Automotive Assembly, Metal Fabrication, Electronics Assembly 500 F for 2 secs #KTAG1T18 18 Stocked Item XS-XL #KTAG1T22 22 Stocked Item S-XL Available with thumbhole #KTAG1T18TH 18 Stocked Item XS-XL #KTAG1T22TH 22 Stocked Item XS-XL NOT for spark and flame applications. CUTBAN #EKPGT22TH L-XL Single-layer tapered knit high-tenacity/composite filament fiber Elasticized STAYz-UP non-slip biceps 1400 grams of cut protection Available lengths: 22 Metal Handling, Automotive, Metal Fabrication 34

35 STAYz-UP sleeve technology No more slipping! Sleeves with arm openings featuring STAYz-Up technology hold up comfortably gripping onto underlying fabric or skin to ensure sleeves stay in place, and keep you protected no matter what. Unlike other products on the market, we won t let you down. Tapered vs. Non-Tapered Sleeves For a more natural fit, sleeves come in an optional tapered version, which provides extra comfort and staying power.tapered sleeves are designed to fit the contours of your arm and actually come in sizes. Traditionalists will find comfort in our classic non-tapered version; these sleeves are straight up-anddown while still offering the protection you need. TAPERED NON-TAPERED (Tubular or Stockinette) SUPERIOR #SLPB9TH Unique Punkban material Adjustable Velcro closure ASTM F Newtons of puncture protection Metal Handling, Automotive, Metal Fabrication, Glass Handling PUNKBAN Punkban offers unparalleled protection in a woven material. This breakthrough has been made possible by bringing together leading edge textile technology in spinning and weaving para-aramids, in a method pioneered by Superior Glove. The resultant super densely woven Kevlar fabric is still flexible and supple, but unbelievably puncture resistant. This engineered fabric is incorporated in our exclusive range of gloves that provide incredible puncture protection. You ll experience dexterity like never before in the new Punkban series. 35

36 CHOOSE THE Pros and Cons of BEST PUNCTURE Materials Epoxy Plates GLOVE PROS: Very high cut resistance Good puncture resistance CONS: Must be used in multiple layers to deliver puncture protection because of gaps in plates Multiple layers can result in stiff and bulky gloves Woven Kevlar (similar to Punkban ) Choose the right puncture standard PROS: Good puncture resistance Good cut resistance CONS: Different manufacturers offer a wide range of flexibility and puncture resistance. May not be as cut-resistant as epoxy plates. Fine object puncture threat: ASTM F2878 Steel Mesh PROS: High cut and puncture resistance when applied in multiple layers. modified standard. If you are dealing with fine. sharp h objects bj t such h as waste handling medical needles. CONS: Chainy or Scrunchy feel to the glove. Puncture resistance decreases over time as steel mesh breaks in. law enforcement Palm or Full Coverage? recycling (risk of needles) pulp & paper Most puncture gloves only protect the palm area of the hand, which is okay for many applications just be sure you are aware of this. Full-coverage puncture gloves are also available but the tradeoff is they tend to be higher in price and comfort and dexterity becomes slightly diminished. sharps handling Large object puncture threat: 385,0 EN 388:1994 When dealing with larger objects that pose a puncture threat 00 Each year 385,000 needlestick injuries and other sharps-related injuries are sustained by hospital-based healthcare personnel. This equates to an average of around 1,000 sharps injuries occurring per day in U.S. hospitals. (lumber industry, metal fabrication, waste collection) Layers of a Punkban Glove (Superior Glove (Sup Glo Part #MXVSBPB) Brushed fleece B nylon liner nylo glass recycling (without risk of needles) Punkban lumber PVC Sur Sure ure Grip palm patc p patches These recommendations are of a general nature and are not specific to everyone s needs. Always ensure your glove complies with the mandated safety standard for your application Sup erio S with 10LXP r Pun B kba n Hex am 901 or 4 HP Poly PE w ure ith Palmthane Spli t Le Palmather 1.5 Cot to with n Glo v Coa Latex e ting Exo-Tekt water-repellant micro-suede WHICH ANSI PUNCTURE Level Do I Choose? 9.4 Knit Kevlar ted Glo ve Kg of Puncture Resistance EN 388 Puncture Test Kevlar is a registered Trademark of P.E. du Pont de Nemours and Company.

37 HEAT-RESISTANT GLOVES These heavy-duty gloves feature a heat-resistant SilaChlor a revolutionary new material that protects against thermal heat between 200 C and 315 C. COOL GRIP #TBG-6 One size For brief handling of hot objects up to 232 C Fully lined with 11oz. knit cotton 15 overall length, reinforced Kevlar thumb patch Food Processing, Bakeries, Restaurants EN407 12XXXX ACTION #SKSCTB S-XL Thermal heat protection; 400 F F (200 C C) 100% Kevlar string knit glove Silicone/Kevlar -blend Temperbloc palms Steel Mills, Metal Fabrication, Casting, Foundries, Light Welding, High-Heat Jobs EN407 43XXXX The reduction in risk for an acute traumatic hand injury while wearing the right work gloves. ASK US HOW. 37

38 HAND & SLEEVE SIZE GUIDE A proper fit is extremely important. An uncomfortable fit causes hand fatigue and ultimately could lead to a potential workplace hazard. GLOVE SIZES: How To Measure Your Hand Measure the width of your hand from the base of your first finger and across your knuckles. mm inches SLEEVE SIZES: How To Measure Your Arm To find the best fit, measure the circumference of your bicep and choose sizing according to the chart below. 5 / 2XS 6 / XS 7 / S 8 / M 9 / L 10 / XL 11 / 2XL 250 mm / 9.75 inches 260 mm / inches 265 mm / 10.5 inches 280 mm / 11 inches 295 mm / inches 370 mm / 14.5 inches 450 mm / 17.5 inches 38

39 EN 388 STANDARD EN 388 is the European standard used to evaluate mechanical risks for hand protection, but more than that, to be legally sold in Europe, a glove has to be EN 388 certified. Gloves with an EN 388 rating must be third-party tested and can be rated for abrasion, cut, tear and puncture resistance. -Cut resistance is rated 1-5 -The other factors are rated from 1-4 Up until now, cut resistance was measured using the Coup Test, which uses a rotating blade under a fixed load. The blade moves back and forth across the surface of the test glove. The 2016 update to the EN 388 standard will now use the Coup Test and the ISO standard which uses a TDM-100 machine for a more accurate measure of cut resistance. CUT TEST UPDATES A common complaint about the Coup Test was that the blade would dull during the test, especially over highly-engineered yarns that feature steel or glass strands. The Coup Test has been revised to limit the number of passes the blade can make over the test fabric to 60. Whether cut through has occurred or not. The rest of test will remain the same. If the Coup Test blade makes 60 passes over the fabric, it is then mandatory to test the glove under the ISO cut resistance method to assess the glove s performance. WHAT IS THE ISO TEST METHOD (TDM-100 TEST)? For those of you who are familiar with your cut resistance testing methods, this test is similar to the ANSI/ISEA cut test standard. If you aren t familiar, here s the rundown: The goal of this test is to measure the load applied to a blade that is required to achieve a cut-through in a known distance on a test fabric. 1. The glove sample is placed on a conductive strip and loaded onto the TDM A straight blade is loaded into the machine. 3. Weight is added to serve as force. 4. The blade moves across the fabric. 5. The blade is replaced with a new one to ensure accuracy. 6. The sample is cut five times, each with three different loads. 7. The distance traveled to cause cut through at various forces is recorded. 8. The data is used to determine the load in Newtons required to cut through the sample.

40 The manufacturer decides only to use TDM-100 for cut resistance. WHEN WILL TDM-100 BE USED VS. COUP TEST? COUP TEST Glove is tested Achieves score of A through F Based on Newtons to cut Glove displays an X in the second position and a letter in fifth position TDM-100 TEST X D The manufacturer chooses to use EN 388 COUP TEST DOES DULLING OCCUR? (ie. Blade makes 60 passes across fabric) YES Manufacturer MUST use the TDM-100 test to determine cut resistance. A score of A through F will appear in the fifth position indicating the Newtons to cut. A score of 5 may or may not appear in the second position to indicate the glove reached the highest coup test results. I.e. 4X22E or 4522E NO Score out of 4 will appear in the second position (cut) and an X in the fifth position (indicating TDM-100 test wasn t used) e.g., 2412X

41 NEWTON TO GRAM CONVERSION What s a Newton you ask? One Newton is equal to grams about the same weight as a bar of soap. There is no correlation between the ISO and EN 388 standards, so converting the Newtons from the ISO testing will not provide accurate grams to cut on the EN 388 rating. CHANGES TO THE MARKINGS To account for the new additions of the TDM-100 cut test and impact test to the EN 388 standard, the glove marking will now feature two additional components as seen in the New Marking diagram to the right. Rating Abrasion 1-4 Cut (Coup Test) 1-5 Tear 1-4 Puncture NEW TEST METHODS ABRASION TEST New abrasive test paper will be used. Some abrasion scores may change when a product is recertified under the new test conditions. CUT TEST If the TDM-100 test is used, a letter between A and F may appear on the marking to represent cut resistance. A letter was chosen to avoid confusion with the Coup Test results. IMPACT TEST This test is new to the EN 388:2016 standard and is optional. It should only be included for gloves that claim specific impact resistant properties. The marking will include a P to indicate the glove has passed the impact test. Rating Abrasion 1-4 Cut (Coup Test) 1-5 Tear 1-4 Puncture 1-4 Cut (TDM-100 Test) A-F Impact Protection P CX

42 WHICH EN 388 LEVEL SHOULD I CHOOSE? For gloves tested using the TDM-100 machine. A 2 newtons = 203 grams to cut Light material handling, small parts assembly without sharp edges B 5 newtons = 509 grams to cut Packaging, warehouse, light duty general purpose C 10 newtons = 1019 grams to cut Light duty metal handling, metal stamping, HVAC, light duty glass handling, plastics, material handling D 15 newtons = 1529 grams to cut Light duty metal handling, appliance manufacturing, bottle and light glass handling, canning, dry walling, electrical, carpet installation, HVAC E 22 newtons = 2243 grams to cut Metal stamping, sheet metal handling, glass handling, automotive assembly F 30 newtons = 3059 grams to cut Heavy duty metal stamping, metal recycling, food processing, pulp and paper How it should appear on the marking Test Method: Abrasion Cut (Coup Test) Tear Puncture Cut (TDM-100) Impact Protection Exampe No. 1 Level 2 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level D Passed 2432DP Example No. 2 Level 2 Level 2 Test not performed Level 1 not achieved Level E Test not performed or not applicable 22X0E Example No. 3 Level 2 Level 2 Level 1 not achieved Level 2 Test not performed Passed 2202XP

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