Did you know that Kevlar® gloves are more than just knitted gloves?
MICROTEX® knitted gloves are one of the products that incorporate Kevlar® innovation to create highly effective cut-resistant and heat-resistant gloves. They include options such as Kevlar® MICROTEX SUPER CUT HEAT and MICROTEX® CUT HEAT GLOVES, among others.
Did you know that Kevlar® gloves are more than just knitted gloves?
MICROTEX® knitted gloves are one of the products that utilize Kevlar® innovation to create highly effective cut-resistant and heat-resistant gloves. They include options such as Kevlar® MICROTEX SUPER CUT HEAT and MICROTEX® CUT HEAT GLOVES, among others.
Currently, there are many manufacturers and distributors of Kevlar® knitted gloves on the market. At first glance, it might seem like all knitted gloves are the same. However, there are many variables involved in the production process that enhance the cut-resistant capabilities of the gloves. Today, GLOVETEX will introduce you to gloves made from the exceptionally strong Kevlar® fibers.
Kevlar® fibers are synthetic polymer threads known for their high strength while being extremely lightweight. Compared to steel of the same weight, Kevlar® fibers are more than five times stronger. The strength of Kevlar® results from its high crystallinity, with long, straight, non-interlocking fibers that can withstand impact, tensile forces, chemicals, high temperatures, and abrasion effectively. Conversely, if the polymer fibers do not remain straight and become tangled like noodles, the polymer will be amorphous, resulting in reduced strength but increased flexibility. So, one characteristic may be gained at the expense of the other.
Now that you’re familiar with Kevlar® fibers, let’s explore what products can be made from Kevlar®. Currently, Kevlar® is produced in various grades to suit different applications.
These include Kevlar® 29, 49, 68, 100, 119, 129, and 149. Let’s take a look at them.
- Kevlar® 29: This grade is commonly used for bulletproof vests, ropes, and heavy-duty cables.
- Kevlar® 49: This grade is popular for reinforcing aircraft parts, ropes, bulletproof vests, marine equipment, and sports gear.
- Kevlar® 68: This grade has mechanical properties between Kevlar® 29 and Kevlar® 49.
- Kevlar® 100: This grade is colored and used for making gloves and clothing.
- Kevlar® 119: This grade offers high durability and is used to reinforce tires and belts.
- Kevlar® 129: Known for its high tensile strength, this grade is used for ropes, bulletproof vests, and tires.
- Kevlar® 149: This grade has exceptionally high modulus and is used for making ropes and cables.
