Main categorization of reusable gloves (supported gloves) : Cut & Sewn, Dipped Seamless
Based on the manufacturing processes & designs, the reusable supported gloves are mainly categorized as “Cut & Sewn” and “Dipped Seamless”.
The differentiation between the two categories can be summarized as follows.
Criteria | Cut & Sewn | Dipped Seamless |
Manufacturing process | Cutting and stitching. | Seamless knitting + dipping. |
Materials | Woven/non-woven fabric, leather, synthetic materials, combinations of materials, reinforcements/coatings from Rubber, PVC, Nitrile etc. | Knitted liners from Nylon, Polyester, Cut resistant yarns & other yarn combinations + dipped coatings from Latex, Nitrile, PVC, PU etc. |
Design & customization | Have seams and allow for more tailored designs to fit specific hand shapes & reinforcements. | Seamless construction but with limited customization compared to cut & sewn gloves. |
Features | Customizable designs, fit specific to ergonomic needs, provides durability through thicker materials & reinforcements. | Superior comfort, snug fit, and flexibility, no seams to weaken the structure, the coating can be tailored to provide specific properties. |
Limitations | Seams can reduce durability, not as stretchable as seamless gloves. | Less suitable for applications where thicker materials are needed. |
Applications | Suitable for heavy-duty tasks, common in general-purpose, heat-resistant, impact-resistant tasks. | Commonly used in applications requiring cut, chemical, abrasion resistance tasks. |
