The Impact of Abrasion and Cut Resistance on Rubber Insulating Gloves From Aramid Lined and Unlined Leather Protector Gloves

This study assessed the performance of leather protector gloves with and without aramid lining when used over rubber insulating gloves for live work applications. Aramid fibers in protector gloves were found not to affect the performance of rubber insulating gloves. Aramid fiber in protector gloves increases the cut resistance of the glove and the protective level against arc flash thermal energy. This work includes the analysis of the effect of different types of aramid yarns on class 0 and class 2 rubber insulating gloves. The samples were abraded using a Martindale abrasion tester and a tumbler. Then, the layers were studied for mechanical wear and inspected. Finally, the rubber samples were tested for leakage current in electric tests at high voltage. The tests demonstrated that the rubber samples experienced leakage current values under the limits stipulated in ASTM D120–22 [1], and there was no flashover reported at the standard voltage test levels.