Glove School With The Glove Experts - Lesson 2
The glove cuff styles for disposable and reusable gloves
A gardener dealing with dirt & debris all day wants a glove that prevents them from sneaking in.
But a mechanic constantly switching between tasks wants a glove they can easily put on & remove.
Your specific needs will determine the cuff you select.
Keep reading to learn the different styles of reusable and disposable glove cuffs.
Reusable Glove Cuffs
There are 4 common cuff styles when it comes to material/reusable gloves.
1. Knitwrist Glove Cuffs:
Appropriately named, a knitwrist glove cuff is knitted and finished with a beaded cuff.
- Provides a snug fit
- Prevents dirt & contaminants from breaching your glove
- Prevents your glove from sliding down
- Ensures your wrist feels secure
- Beaded cuff colour often indicates size
2. Safety Glove Cuffs:
A safety cuff is usually found on leather gloves and is around 5-6cm in length.
- Open ended cuff doesn’t hug the wrist
- Allows for quick removal & easy donning
- Offers good ventilation, enhancing comfort
3. Gauntlet Glove Cuffs:
Founded for knights’ armour, gauntlet cuffs are now typically found on bulky chemical gloves, welding gloves and electrical safety gloves.
- Open cuff style protects the wrists and forearms
- Allows good ventilation
- Quick removal & easy donning
- Sleeves can easily fit under cuff
4. Secured Glove Cuffs: (Hook & Loop)
A secured cuff fastens at the wrist, typically with hook & loop. High-stress environments commonly use this cuff style for wrist security.
- Quick don and doff
- Fastener feature adds extra security to the wrist
- Hook-and-loop blocks contaminants from breaching the glove
- Adjustable to users wrist & desired fit
Disposable Glove Cuffs
Disposable gloves are finished with a beaded (or ‘rolled’) cuff to:
- Reinforce the cuff strength
- Add durability to prevent tears when donning your gloves
- Ensure your gloves stay put, without rolling down your hand or wrist throughout the day
Avoid disposable gloves without a beaded cuff.
Disposable glove cuffs mainly differ based on length. The average glove length is 240mm, measured from the fingertip to the bottom of the cuff (+/- 10mm).
A disposable gloves cuff can reach to the shoulder for full PPE protection. The Glove Company offer disposable gloves up to 600mm long for hard-to-reach spots.
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Read Lesson 1 – What difference does texture make on a disposable glove?
