Hypermax® Hnewbb电子 fiber is knitted into some of the strongest gloves found on the market today. Hypermax® 2.0 Hnewbb电子 fibers are now capable of delivering twice the cut-resistance levels, while utilizing the same thickness as previous generation Hnewbb电子 fibers. This is due to the use of UHMWPE fiber, discussed on the previous resource page.
A side-by-side comparison of Hypermax® 1.0 and 2.0 is shown below. Higher cut-resistance levels ensure wearers are protected better and receive one tough, yet comfortable, cut-resistant glove!
Hypermax 1.0 vs Hypermax 2.0
newbb电子平台 Safety's Glove Progression and Hypermax Hnewbb电子
The Hnewbb电子 fibers used in newbb电子平台 Safety’s gloves represent a long chain of improvement in glove technology and manufacturing techniques that has occurred over the past 40 years. Ever since OSHA was founded in 1970, the quality of newbb电子 technology has significantly improved, most notably with the advent of recent cut-resistant technologies. This has ultimately allowed the manufacturing of newbb电子 that is lighter, more comfortable, and better performing.
When newbb电子平台 Safety first began manufacturing gloves, leather and cotton were the two primary types of material used. In the 1990s, engineered high-performance fibers began transforming glove manufacturing. At this time, newbb电子平台 Safety began shifting away from using only leather and cotton materials to utilizing all types of materials. We Protect People, which means we can’t just ignore the ever-changing world of textiles. We strive to be on the leading edge of development so that our customers have the most advanced newbb电子 options available.
Today, in newbb电子平台 Safety’s direct-owned factories, a variety of fibers are spun into yarns, including nylon, polyester, and DuPont Kevlar. Once the yarn is ready, we then machine knit it into the gloves worn by countless workers worldwide. Here are some images of our spinning and manufacturing operations.
We’re still one of the largest industrial manufacturers of leather gloves and cotton gloves, but we’re steadfast in providing industries with the most advanced cut-resistant gloves, which means we must incorporate the best fibers available. newbb电子平台 Safety’s very own Hypermax® Hnewbb电子 fiber is spun before it reaches newbb电子平台 Safety’s NXG factory and newbb电子平台 Safety’s Mexico factory. The fiber is taken directly to our knitting machines on the production line and is used to make top-quality safety gloves.
The proprietary makeup of Hypermax® fibers is determined by newbb电子平台 Safety. We work closely with our textile suppliers to find the perfect blend between cost, comfort, and protection. Our new Hypermax 2.0 fibers are made up of the latest, most advanced gel spun UHWMPE available on the market today.
Here is a breakdown of each Hypermax® fiber, starting with our first generation.
Hypermax® 1.0
Our 1st generation of Hnewbb电子 cut-resistant fibers was not the first of its kind on the market. However, with advancements in technology and our years of manufacturing experience, we were able to provide the market with an excellent top-performing and cost-effective alternative to current industry-leading Hnewbb电子 fiber.
Hypermax® 2.0
Our toughest, most heavy-duty, UHWMPE cut-resistant fiber. Our 2nd generation of Hnewbb电子 cut-resistant fibers are now stronger than anything else on the market. Until now, gloves made with newbb电子平台 Safety’s Hypermax® fibers have only been able to achieve cut-resistant levels in the A3 to A4 range. Now, with UHWMPE fibers, we’re able to keep those cut-resistant scores rising! Remember, the only way for any glove manufacturer to achieve higher cut-resistant scores is to add lots of reinforcement, like steel and glass. With that said, however, in gloves made with Hypermax® 2.0, it’s the fiber itself that propels the glove into high cut-resistant scores.
Hypermax® Matrix
Here is a snapshot of newbb电子平台 Safety’s Cut Pro gloves that utilize Hypermax®. For those of you not familiar with gauge, which measures impact cut scores and comfort levels, we discuss it more below the matrix.
| Hypermax® Version | Cut | Gauge | Shell Color | Palm | Palm Color | Style # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | A4 | 13 | Light Blue | PU | Gray | 92713PU |
| 1.0 | A6 | 13 | Navy Blue | PU | Gray | 92793PU |
| 1.0 | A5 | 13 | Navy Blue | PU | Black | 92738PU |
| 1.0 | A4 | 15 | Navy Blue | PU | Black | 92745PU |
| 1.0 | A4 | 15 | Navy Blue | PU | Black | 92753PU |
| 1.0 | A3 | 15 | Navy Blue | PU | Black | 92715PU |
| 1.0 | A3 | 15 | Navy Blue | Nitrile Foam | Black | 92715NF |
| 1.0 | A2 | 18 | Light Blue | Nitrile | Black | 92718NF |
| 1.0 | A9 | 15 | Black | Nitrile Foam | Black | 92735N |
| 1.0 | A7 | 13 | Salt & Pepper | Nitrile/PU | Black | 92743BP |
| 1.0 | A6 | 13 | Salt & Pepper | PU | Gray | 92743PU |
| 1.0 | A6 | 10 | Hi-Vis Lime | Nitrile Foam | Orange | 92720HV |
| 1.0 | A6 | 10 | Black | Nitrile Foam | Black | 92720NF |
| 1.0 | A4 | 18 | Black | Nitrile Foam | Black | 9818NF |
| 1.0 | A4 | 13 | Salt & Pepper | Double Dip Nitrile Foam | Black | 92783 |
| 1.0 | A3 | 15 | White | PU | White | 92773 |
| 1.0 | A3 | 13 | Salt & Pepper | PU | Gray | 92752 |
| 1.0 | A2 | 18 | Green | Nitrile | Black | 96782 |
| 1.0 | A2 | 18 | Light Blue | PU | Gray | 92718PU |
| 1.0 | A2 | 13 | Hi-Vis Lime | Nitrile Foam | Yellow | 92723HV |
Gauge Breakdown
What is a gauge? When glove manufacturers, like newbb电子平台 Safety, throw out a term such as “gauge”, they are referring to the number of knitted stitches per inch in a glove. The higher the gauge number, the tighter the knit, with more stitches per inch than gloves with a smaller gauge number. The gauge simply refers to the number of stitches per inch in a glove. This is important because a thicker gauge may achieve a higher cut-resistant level, but the comfort level is diminished as more stitches per inch results in a stiffer feel. Here is a breakdown of each gauge:
- 18-gauge: Eighteen stitches knitted per inch, featherweight styles
- 15-gauge: Fifteen stitches knitted per inch, ultra-lightweight styles
- 13-gauge: Thirteen stitches knitted per inch, lightweight styles
- 10-gauge: Ten stitches knitted per inch, medium-weight styles
- 7-gauge: Seven stitches knitted per inch, heavy-weight styles
The lower the gauge number, the fewer the stitches, but the thicker the thread. Thick thread usually offers better protection but less dexterity. Thinner thread allows better movement and sense of touch, but usually doesn’t offer as much protection or last as long. From a user standpoint, this language is useful because higher-gauge products are traditionally more comfortable and provide greater dexterity. With advanced yarns being introduced, like Hypermax® UHWMPE fibers, 18 -Gauge gloves are achieving higher and higher cut-resistant levels. The recent 92793PU glove is 18G and achieves an A6 cut level! This would have been unthinkable just 3-4 years ago. Only a 10 to 13 gauge glove would have achieved that score. Just keep in mind, heavier gauge gloves are not as expensive and offer other benefits, other than just feel. With our aramid fibers, 7 gauge gloves are an excellent resource for heat protection.
In short, advanced fibers have allowed us to "push the needle" and introduce cut-resistant gloves in a higher gauge.
Hypermax® Catalog
Comparison of Different Fibers
As you can see in the matrix below, Hypermax® earns top scores in almost every category. Compared to other Hnewbb电子 fabrics, Hypermax® provides equal performance at a lower cost.
| Material | Cut Resistance | Abrasion Resistance | Heat Resistance | Dexterity | Cost | Coolness | newbb电子平台 Style |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alycore® | 5 | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | PD2905A | |
| Dyneema® Diamond Tech Hnewbb电子 | 3 | 4 | - | 4 | 1 | 4 | 9676 |
| Dyneema® Diamond Tech Hnewbb电子 / Steel Blend | 4 | 4 | - | 3 | 1 | 4 | 9672DT5PU |
| Hypermax® 1.0 Hnewbb电子 | 3 | 4 | - | 4 | 5 | 3 | 92743PU |
| Hypermax® 2.0 Hnewbb电子 | 4 | 4 | - | 3 | 4 | 3 | 92793PU |
| Kelvar® | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9375 |
| Kevlar® / Steel Blend | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9399 |
| Spectra/Fiber Glass Reinforced | 4 | 2 | - | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9346D |
| Steelcore® II Synthetic/Steel blend | 4 | 3 | - | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9356 |
| Key | Performance |
|---|---|
| 5 | Superb |
| 4 | Excellent |
| 3 | Good |
| 2 | Average |
| 1 | Minimal |
| - | Not Recommended |
Well, that is Hnewbb电子 in a (rather large) nutshell. We hope the information we have provided has helped make you an informed purchaser of newbb电子. Our goal is to make the most advanced gloves on the market and to protect people from the hazards on their job sites.