KEVLAR® FAQ
On this page, you will find some of the more common questions we receive about industrial protective apparel of KEVLAR®. We invite you to scroll down the list to find the answers to questions you may have. If your question is not here, feel free to contact us for more information.
Q: My workers require significantly more cut protection than is offered in standard gloves?
A. Protective apparel made with KEVLAR® Armor Technology offers significantly more cut protection than standard gloves of KEVLAR® and is ideal for those who work near stationary blades and slitting operations; in manufacturing areas where sharp or jagged metal objects, glass or abrasives are handled or transported; and in positions that require the handling of small electronic parts, appliances, knives, blades or other sharp instruments. And, because KEVLAR® Armor Technology is significantly lighter and more comfortable than steel mesh, manual dexterity is enhanced.
Q. I work in an industry that demands high levels of cleanliness and low levels of contamination. What protective apparel should I wear to meet these standards?
A. In addition to its low linting and contamination properties, KEVLAR® Clean Technology offers excellent cut resistance and thermal protection, making it the perfect choice in electronics, painting, plastics and selected food applications, where maintaining exceptional quality, cleanliness, accuracy and performance is critical. Its seamless, filament knit construction lends itself well to environments that must remain free of contaminants such as fuzz, dust and lint.
Q. How many times can I wash a glove made of 100% KEVLAR®?
A. Gloves of KEVLAR® can either be water-washed or dry cleaned many times without affecting the cut resistance or thermal properties. These properties are inherent to the fiber and do not wash out.
Q. Where can I buy gloves of KEVLAR®?
A. DuPont supplies KEVLAR® brand fiber to other manufacturers who make gloves of KEVLAR®. You can buy gloves of KEVLAR® from industrial distributors.
Q. How can gloves of KEVLAR® save me money?
A. In an application with either cut or laceration hazards, gloves of KEVLAR® can save money in two ways:
- The cost of the gloves — Even though gloves made with KEVLAR® cost more per pair than cotton or leather gloves, their durability means that you will not have to replace them as frequently, resulting in an overall savings.
- Injury costs — The average cost of a hand injury is $2,600 (US dollars). This figure includes not only medical costs, but lost productivity, overtime, investigation time, etc. Effective precautions with the appropriate safety gear for the task, like gloves of KEVLAR®, can eliminate that cost altogether.
Q. How can I get more information about KEVLAR®?
A. If you have not found the answer you were looking for on our website, please contact us by email, phone or FAX.
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