So how do gloves made with Dyneema® compare to those made with other materials, like leather, aramids or cotton?
Cut Resistance
Dyneema® is comparable to aramids and much better than traditional materials like leather, cotton and nylon.
Coolness and Comfort
Dyneema® disperses heat four times faster than aramids, cotton and leather, ensuring that gloves feel cool and comfortable. The greater the Dyneema® content in a glove, the cooler it will feel.
Abrasion Resistance
Dyneema® is in a league all of its own. Gloves made with our fiber last many times longer than those made with leather, cotton or aramids…which adds up to major long-term cost savings.
Flexibility and Dexterity
Dyneema® is able to bend and move in a very flexible way. Together with the yarn's smoothness, this feature contributes to the high dexterity of gloves made with Dyneema®.
Tear Resistance
Due to it's high tenacity (strength) it's extremely resistant to tears which increases the lifetime of gloves made with Dyneema®.
|
Dyneema® |
Aramids |
Cotton |
Leather |
|
|
Tenacity (g/den) |
30-40 |
18-29 |
10-15 |
N.A. |
|
Cut Resistance |
+ + |
+ + + |
- - - |
- - |
|
Abrasion Resisitance |
+ + + |
- - |
- - - |
+ |
|
Chemical Resistance |
+ + + |
+ |
- |
- |
|
Comfort |
+ + + |
- |
+ |
- |
|
Heat Resistance |
- - |
+ + |
+ |
+ + |
