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<v 0>The cut resistance of any glove is determined by how much weight in grams is</v>

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needed to cut through a given material with 25 millimeters of blade

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travel. Levels range from zero to five on the ANSI scale with

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five offering the highest cut resistance.

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Another factor to consider is a gloves material.

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Some common cut-resistant materials on the market include Spectra, Dyneema,

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Kevlar®, and metal mesh. Gloves composed of the Spectra

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fiber can fall anywhere between the level one and level four cut resistance

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depending on what other fibers that they're woven with. In general,

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these gloves are very lightweight and provide excellent dexterity and mobility,

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making them good for light kitchen prep, like cutting fruits and vegetables.

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If you're looking for a little more protection for heavier kitchen prep,

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such as chopping meats and cheeses, then our Kevlar® gloves are good choices.

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They offer a level three protection and perform well in high heat and flame

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environments. For intense kitchen prep,

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like slicing and dicing, gloves made from the Dyneema fiber provide ultra-high

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protection as well as some chemical resistance,

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and they range in between level four and five on the ANSI scale. For the ultimate

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cut resistance, level
five metal mesh gloves composed of interlocking

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stainless steel provides puncture resistance in addition to cut resistance,

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making them extremely beneficial in butcher shops.