For too long, cut protection within gloves has only been about the technical aspects of the yarns used in the liner. It’s time to take that thinking up a notch
If you’re really serious about reducing cut-injuries, we need to take a broader look at the challenge at hand. By integrating the different dimensions that influence the risk of injuries (i.e inherent risk of the work-environment, focusing on the user’s comfort) you’ll have more success in choosing the glove that’s best equipped to stay on the wearer’s hand and optimally protect your workers for the duration of the work-activity.
70% of workers who suffer hand injuries were simply not wearing gloves, because gloves can never protect those who don’t wear them. Uncomfortable gloves make wearers remove the glove which raises exposure to the risk of hand injuries.
70% of workers who suffer hand injuries were simply not wearing gloves, and at ATG we have asked why that would be the case. Our research has shown that the most common reason for the removal of gloves was comfort. Uncomfortable gloves make wearers remove the glove which raises exposure to the risk of hand injuries. Gloves can never protect those who don’t wear them.
Comfort is the Key to compliance, but can you have both?
Yes, with ATG who include unique features such as ADAPT technology which regulates skin temperature to having Vitamin E and Aloe Vera included within the liner to aid skin health. Having a range of touchscreen approved gloves that are clean before you wear them & once you’ve worn them, they can be washed / laundered to remain fresh & help keep gloves on hands.
Add that to the above Technology platforms which cover 3 core concepts across all their gloves
Comfort Performance Cleanliness.
For this blog we will focus on the technology platforms within Comfort.
“We want you to enjoy wearing gloves. Comfort is the key to compliance. That’s why we embed our comfort technologies into each of our products – to make your working life significantly more enjoyable”
COMFORT
Keeping hot hands cool, dry and productive with ADAPT
The AD-APT® Technology is activated by the movement of your hands and increased temperature within the glove, releasing a natural cooling agent that keeps your hand dry and make them cooler. It’s designed to last for the duration of the glove and can be laundered.
AIRtech – 360° Breathable
Your hands need fresh air. For them to stay cool and comfortable while you work, your skin needs to be able to breathe.
All of our gloves for dry environments feature a patented nitrile micro-foam coating, ensuring your skin can breathe even with gloves on. A network of microscopic channels allow heat to escape naturally, while dust and dirt are kept out, providing a constant supply of much needed cooler fresh air. You can wear gloves equipped with AIRtech® for longer without any compromise on comfort.
AIRtech® has set the standard, delivering 360° breathability for maximum comfort and wearer acceptance.
ERGOtech – Reduces hand fatigue
No two hands are the same – they’re as individual as we are. Our gloves must therefore adapt to suit every hand. To do this, our gloves mimic the natural shape of your hands. Even the dipping molds we use imitate the resting position of the hand to minimise tension in the material when the glove is worn. But that’s not all.
Our gloves always include a knitted liner and a coating that when combined, guarantee maximum flexibility. Additionally, the construction also ensures that the external coating does not come into contact with your skin when the gloves are worn. In order to protect as many individual hands as possible, we offer sizes 5 (XXS) to 12 (3XL) in our current portfolio.
ERGOtech® Is an essential part of all our proRange® gloves, so you`ll always find the right gloves for your hands. They’ll feel like a second skin – with outstanding flexibility, dexterity and tactile sensitivity.
Cleanliness guaranteed
We play it safe when it comes to your health. That’s why all our products are tested and accredited by dermatologists and doctors from the Skin Health Alliance. We wash our products prior to packaging them to remove even the smallest traces of production residues.
To ensure our materials pose no risk to your health, the vast majority of our products are also certified according to the OEKO-TEX® Standard 100. We only use REACH-compliant raw materials and additives and none of our products contain SVHCs.
We do everything we can to make sure ATG® gloves are kind both to users’ skin and to the planet. We call this: HandCare®.
Are you ready to give your workers gloves they never want to take off?
If so come and speak to us about our full range of CUT A (Low) – F (Super High) styles and see how we can help you reduce injuries and drive down costs.
