Personal Protective Equipment Manufacturers Honored for
Innovative Use of DuPont™ Kevlar® or Nomex®
in Glove and Sleeve Designs
WILMINGTON, Del., Feb. 27,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DuPont Personal Protection today
announced the winners of the 10th annual Protection
Innovation Award recognizing the use of Kevlar® and/or
Nomex® materials in gloves or sleeves. The award
highlights the design innovation, driven by DuPont Brand Licensees
who are utilizing proprietary fiber solutions, in personal
protective equipment (PPE) offering industry leading comfort and
performance.
"The demand for multi-risk hazard protection, in a single glove
or sleeve design, continues to be a trend. DuPont Brand Licensees
are investing in expanded research to find innovative new materials
that offer cut, heat, flame and electrical arc protection. They
know that we put them in a leading position, when they integrate
our latest Kevlar® and/or Nomex® material
solutions, into their new products. They can count on their status
as a licensee, and our support as an innovation leader, to help
them address changing regulatory standards and unmet worker
protection needs," said Christine
Christmas, Global Market Leader, DuPont Personal
Protection.
All products under consideration this year were submitted by
DuPont hand and arm protection licensees with operations in
the United States, Canada and Mexico. All feature Kevlar® and/or
Nomex® yarns or fibers in their core design. Rating
criteria used to score each submission included product design, use
of DuPont material solutions, an ability to address unmet worker
protection needs and potential to capitalize on opportunities in
the protective equipment market.
Three products qualified as award winners for the current
program year.
- PIP® Kut
Guard® Arc Flash Sleeve (S13ARCGY/N4-18,
S13ARCGY/N4-18T)
A first-to-market product that features
Kevlar® and Nomex® fibers in a single arc
rated protective design. This sleeve features a seamless knitted
single-ply shell and is the latest addition to the Protective
Industrial Products® portfolio of hand and arm
protection equipment. It provides superior comfort and protection
benefits to workers who face mechanical, contact heat and arc flash
hazards. Wearers can rest easy knowing that this sleeve is the
first to integrate the benefits of
DuPont™ Nomex® Xtreme Arc Cut yarn. The
sleeve is ideal for use in Automotive, Manufacturing, Utility, Oil
& Gas and Electrified Vehicle (EV) industry applications.
Designed to achieve an NFPA 70E Arc Flash Rating of PPE 2 (15.2
cal./cm2) against electrical arc flash hazards, it also
provides ANSI/ISEA 105-2016 mechanical (Cut Level A4) and contact
heat (Level 2) performance ratings. The sleeve offers a rating of
Level 4 in a Vertical Flame Test based on the ASTM F1358-08 test
method. This result indicates the sleeve will not ignite when
exposed to an open flame for 12 seconds.
- Mechanix Wear Leather Needlestick Law Enforcement glove
(Part #NSLE-55).
The Mechanix Wear Leather Needlestick Law
Enforcement glove delivers essential hazard protection against
hypodermic needles, blades, and other sharp threats that Police
Officers, SWAT units and Corrections officers may encounter while
on duty. The innovative ArmorCore™ Needlestick resistant technology
utilizes a proprietary spun yarn blended with Kevlar®
fibers to create a flexible single-layer woven material. This
results in a lighter more dexterous needlestick barrier covering
the entire palm and rolling over the fingertips allowing the glove
to reach an ASTM F2878 (Level 2) Needlestick Puncture
certification. In addition to puncture protection, this glove
integrates a 360° cut resistant liner to ensure protection from
cuts and lacerations since it offers high cut resistance to an
ANSI/ISEA 105-2016 Cut Level A7 rating. Kevlar® sewing
thread is used throughout the glove construction for additional
strength and durability. An outer shell of Durahide™ FR Goat Skin
leather incorporates hot-stamped grip overlays on the fingers and
palm for improved durability, grip, and comfort while on the
job.
- Youngstown Glove Waterproof Extreme Winter Mitt (Part#
12-3490-60)
The rugged and durable Youngstown Waterproof
Extreme Winter Mitt, developed for use in the harshest
environments, features a unique 'trigger finger' mitt design for
good dexterity while also keeping the hands warm. It is ideal for
workers exposed to extreme conditions in the Utilities, Oil &
Gas and Construction segments. The mitt offers multiple layers of
integrated protection including a flame-resistant (FR) fleece liner
and a layer of comfortable Nomex® 120g insulation. The
inner liner, constructed from 100% Kevlar® fiber, offers
a reliable layer of proven cut protection. A waterproof membrane
layer, applied over a double-layered leather outer shell, provides
a reliable barrier against extreme cold-weather elements. The glove
also provides durable ANSI/ISEA 105-2016 (Cut Level A4, Puncture
Level 5) mechanical protection performance. It also protects to an
Arc Flash Rating (100 cal./cm2) based on the ASTM
F2675/F2675M-22 standard.
DuPont consults with industrial equipment manufacturers,
government entities and emergency response personnel to create
solutions for personal protection applications. Our core mission is
to focus on delivery of Kevlar® and Nomex® to
those who need reliable PPE solutions.
DuPont™ Kevlar® fiber offers a lightweight but
exceptionally strong component material for use in a variety of
applications around the world. Kevlar® is the preferred
choice of workers requiring mechanical protection and heat
resistance to complete their daily tasks and get home safe at the
end of their day.
DuPont™ Nomex® fiber continues a legacy of material
science innovation by helping to enable delivery of unparalleled
protection against multiple thermal hazard risks. Workers requiring
protection against flash fire and arc flash can count on
Nomex® to face any work task with a high degree of
confidence.
For more information on the awards program, visit Protection
Innovation Awards and review winning products from the last
decade. For more details on DuPont collaboration with our brand
licensees, connect with DuPont Personal Protection on LinkedIn for
the latest updates.
About DuPont Personal Protection
From first responders
to industrial workers, DuPont provides a wide range of personal
protection solutions, including some of the most trusted and
innovative brands in the industry, such as Kevlar®,
Nomex®, Tyvek® and Tychem® to meet
your safety needs. More information can be found at
www.personalprotection.dupont.com.
About DuPont
DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a global innovation
leader with technology-based materials and solutions that help
transform industries and everyday life. Our employees apply diverse
science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas
and deliver essential innovations in key markets including
electronics, transportation, construction, water, healthcare and
worker safety. More information about the company, its businesses
and solutions can be found at www.dupont.com. Investors can access
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website at investors.dupont.com.
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PIP® is a registered trademark of
Protective Industrial Products, Inc., Mechanix
Wear®, ArmorCore™ and Durahide™ are trademarks of
Mechanix Wear, Inc.
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