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Worldwide to use DSM's Diamond to make protective gloves

26 Oct '15

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Worldwide Protective Products will be using DSM Dyneema's Diamond technology to produce protective work gloves.

“Working with Dyneema Diamond technology allows Worldwide to capitalise on the material's unique properties that deliver extreme cut resistance and abrasion durability,” a DSM Dyneema press release stated.

“Combining this revolutionary fibre innovation with Worldwide's unique knitting, will result in styles that help establish a new standard in cut protection compared to current market offerings,” it added.

“In fact, the first new gloves introduced, will offer improved cut resistance and as much as four times the usable life of gloves currently serving the bulk of certain industry segments,” the company noted.

“Our partnership with DSM Dyneema means a significant step forward in workplace hand safety,” says Kerry Dyer, managing director, Worldwide Protective Products.

“Bringing gloves made with Dyneema Diamond technology to the market segments we intend to target has clear advantages,” Dyer too noted.

In addition to the ultra high level of cut protection, the new glove will keep hands cool and comfortable due to the inherent cooling properties that does not trap heat as do many other cut resistant materials.

The gloves will be knitted at Worldwide's North Carolina factory, enabling a new option in innovative cut protection for companies that prefer to source products made in the US.

According to Dyneema, the technology offers a number of advantages over other materials used to make cut resistant gloves.

The technology offers two options; a higher level of cut resistance at the same weight and comfort level as or a thinner and more comfortable glove, with both providing the same level of cut protection.

Dyneema Diamond technology also offers superior abrasion resistance, enabling longer usable glove life without sacrificing cut protection as happens with some other materials over time or when laundered.

“Improving comfort in gloves that provide exceptional cut protection is critical,” Olivier Boubeaud, global business segment director, high performance textiles at DSM Dyneema said.

“Spun fibre made from Dyneema Diamond technology clearly provides advantages in this area,” Boubeaud also added. (AR)

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