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Glass Handling Gloves: Edge Cut and Surface Grip.
A cut pane presents a sharp edge with almost no warning. The cut level is the specification; the coating only decides whether the pane slips while it is carried.
For glass processors, IG unit makers, glaziers and distributors serving the flat glass trade.
Typical specification
Glass handling
Coating
Sandy nitrile, PU for clean glass
Holds a dry pane without leaving a film
Cut target
D–F (A4–A6), ISO 13997
Coupe digits are unreliable on glass
Grip
Dry glass, film and coated surfaces
Smooth palms slide and mark low-E coatings
Packing
12 pairs / polybag, pair-pack*
Pair packing suits issue to glaziers
* Typical figure. Confirm against your quotation.
What the job actually demands
Four conditions decide the specification. On a real site they rarely appear alone.
01
Cut from freshly cut edges
A cut edge is a blade. Coupe results on glass are unreliable, so the specification is the ISO 13997 letter: D for general handling, E–F for cut sizes, shaped edges and edge work.
02
Grip on clean, dry glass
Sandy nitrile holds a clean pane without leaving a film. Smooth nitrile and latex both slide on dry glass, and both leave marks that show on coated and low-E surfaces.
03
Large panes and wrist coverage
Carrying a two-meter pane loads the wrist and forearm. A longer knit cuff or gauntlet protects the wrist without changing the palm specification.
04
Contamination on coated glass
Low-E and coated surfaces show every mark. Low-lint liners and pairs kept for glass only matter more here than a heavier coating.
Specification starting points
Starting points, not a catalogue. The sample decides the final build.
| Task | Typical level | Start from |
|---|---|---|
| Handling cut panes HPPE blend, sandy nitrile palm | E / A5 | Level A5 cut resistant → |
| Cut sizes and edge work HPPE and glass fiber blend, nitrile palm | F / A6 | Level A7 cut resistant → |
| Installed and clean glass 18-gauge knit, PU palm, low lint | C / A3 | Grey PU coated gloves → |
| Wash-down and wet glass PVC, long cuff, rough palm | — | Long cuff PVC gloves → |
Reading the markings. The four digits come from EN 388 — abrasion, cut (coupe), tear and puncture. The letter comes from ISO 13997, which is the method that holds up on hard and abrasive edges. Where both appear, quote both in the brief. How the markings work.
Where this specification usually goes wrong
Three failures that show up on first orders, in the order they cost money.
Reading the cut level off a used glove
Cut performance falls as the liner loads with glass dust and is washed. Replace on a schedule tied to handling hours, not on visible wear.
Assuming cut protection covers grip
Two gloves at the same ISO 13997 level can behave completely differently on a dry pane. Test the pair on the actual glass thickness and surface.
Marking the product you are handling
Oils, dyes and dusty liners transfer to coated glass. Keep dedicated clean pairs and confirm the finish with a sample on your own product.
Gloves that fit this brief
Stock constructions to start a sample from. Each one can be re-specified on liner, coating and packing.
Level A5 cut resistant gloves
Sandy nitrile palm for cut panes where grip and edge protection meet.
E / ISO 13997 · Sandy nitrile · Low lint
Level A7 cut resistant gloves
Heavier liner for cut sizes, shaped edges and repeated edge contact.
F / ISO 13997 · A7 liner · Nitrile palm
Long cuff PVC gloves
Rough palm and long cuff for wash-down, wet glass and handling lines.
Long cuff · PVC palm · Wet grip
Not the right build? See the full range or send the reference glove and we will match the construction.
Packing & documents
What ships with the carton.
The glove is half the order. The other half is the pack, the marks and the paperwork that let a shipment clear and a reorder repeat.
01
Pair packing
Pairs bagged and labeled by size for issue to glaziers and fitters.
02
Clean-room discipline
Pairs reserved for coated glass, kept out of the cutting area.
03
Test evidence
ISO 13997 result for the quoted model, in the letter scale used on the marking.
04
Market entry
EU: Category II under PPE Regulation 2016/425, CE marking and a Declaration of Conformity per model.
The brief
What to send us
Send what you already know. Missing items can be settled during sampling.
- Glass type and thickness, and whether it is coated
- Cut sizes, edge work or installed glass
- Wet or dry handling, and any wash-down
- Cut letter you are being asked to match
- Cuff length and packing format
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Order terms
Indicative ranges for this industry. They move with liner availability, coating color and artwork approval.
MOQ*
From 300 dozen per style and color; pair packing available.
Sampling*
7–10 working days, with a trial pair set for the cutting line.
Production*
25–35 days after approval, longer where a new liner is knitted.
* Typical range, not a quotation. Confirm current terms with the offer.
Questions buyers ask
Answers we would give on a call, written down.
Which cut letter for float glass?
D for general handling of cut panes, E–F for cut sizes, shaped edges and repeated edge contact. Ask for the ISO 13997 result rather than the coupe digits, because glass blunts the coupe blade and distorts the result.
Why not latex for glass handling?
Latex slides on dry glass and leaves marks on coated surfaces. Sandy nitrile is the better answer for both grip and finish, and avoids natural rubber latex for wearers with sensitivity.
Can the gloves be washed and reused?
Palm-coated builds can be washed at low temperature and air-dried, but cut performance drops as the liner loads and fibers relax. Treat washing as hygiene, not as restoration of protection.
Do you supply pairs rather than dozens?
Standard packing is 12 pairs per polybag. Pair packing with a size label is available for glazing teams where gloves are issued individually.
Send the glove you need.
A product link, a reference photo or a short buying brief is enough to start. Include the quantity, destination and any marking requirement.
We reply within one working day. Sample requests are quoted with the courier cost shown separately.