Ultralight without cut protection compromise

Ansell has added a new glove to its
HyFlex series: the HyFlex 11-518.

Reported to provide wearers with a
‘barehand-like’ sensation without
compromising cut protection or
performance, the ultralight HyFlex
11-518 glove is rated for EN Cut
Level 3 protection, making it suitable
for precision handling and assembly
of sharp, dry, ultra-fine parts.

The HyFlex 11-518 is claimed to
be the first glove in the market to
combine the mechanical protection
properties of EN Cut Level 3 –
associated with heavier duty gloves
– with a comfortable, cut-resistant
and multipurpose 18 gauge style.

Recently introduced, Dyneema
Diamond Technology’s soft, strong,
cut-resistant yarn is applied using
Ansell 3D knitting technologies and
finished with a tough PU coating,
to deliver EN Cut Level 3 and EN
Abrasion Level 3 in a lightweight
and breathable fit and feel.

“The first-to-market HyFlex 11-
518 is the first of several additions
we are making to this popular series
to bring greater comfort and
protection to workers around the
world,” said Scott Corriveau,
president of Ansell’s Industrial
Global Business Unit. “The new
HyFlex 11-518 glove emphasises
Ansell’s commitment to better
protect workers and to increase
productivity within the workplace
by offering a lightweight glove that
maximises dexterity, tactility and
protection.”