Bamboo safety glove combines comfort and cut protection

uvex has launched a sustainable safety glove featuring patented Bamboo TwinFlex® yarn technology that provides comfort, sensitivity and high cut protection all in one.

The uvex Bamboo TwinFlex® D xg is an 18-gauge glove that balances cut protection level D with excellent sensitivity and impressive wearer comfort.

Its bamboo-viscose material allows for a flexible fit that adapts precisely to the shape of the hand within three to five minutes and supports touchscreen use. Furthermore, the bamboo fibre offers a silky soft feel against the skin and is dermatologically tested for skin compatibility. The glove’s smooth fit, fast absorption and high moisture retention ensure long-lasting comfort and excellent wearer acceptance.

A high level of protection against abrasion and cut hazards is ensured by high-performance fibres, which provide cut protection at 4X41D according to EN 388:2016. The additional uvex protexxion zone between the thumb and index finger delivers double the abrasion resistance (200 percent) compared to the inside of the glove to increase its service life and durability. Meanwhile, the Xtra-Grip aqua-polymer foam coating offers five times higher abrasion resistance than the standard (abrasion level 4) and excellent grip in dry and slightly damp or oily conditions. The glove is also suitable for contact warmth up to +100 °C in accordance with EN 407.

The uvex Bamboo TwinFlex® D xg is ideal for a wide variety of requirements, including work in the automotive, food processing, glass and metalworking industries as well as quality control, precision work, and areas with the use of touchscreens and for installing sharp-edged or unburred parts.

In addition to its performance benefits, the uvex Bamboo TwinFlex® D xg scores highly on sustainability. It has a long service life and is made from 45 percent recycled polyamide and bamboo viscose, which is based on renewable raw materials. It also benefits from CO2-neutral production in uvex’s German facilities and is free from solvents.

The uvex group unites four companies under one roof: the uvex safety group, the uvex sports group (uvex sports and ALPINA), the Filtral group (Filtral and Primetta) and Protecting People GmbH for the B2C business. The uvex group is represented by 49 branches in 22 countries and produces by conviction with a focus on Germany. 60 percent of the nearly 3,000 employees (as of FY 2020/21) are based in Germany. uvex is a global partner to top international sports as an outfitter to countless top athletes. The guiding principle of protecting people is both a mission and an obligation. To this end, the uvex group develops, produces and sells products and services for the safety and protection of people in the professional, sports and leisure sectors.