UCi Ardant-Air XD 18 Gauge XREY Liner Level D Cut Gloves
Highly protective, the UCi Ardant-Air XD 18-Gauge XREY Liner Level D Cut Gloves are suitable for keeping hands protected from injury when working in dry, wet, and oily conditions with a higher cut risk. An ultra-lightweight 18-gauge XREY liner combined with a microfoam nitrile palm coating, work together to offer excellent cut protection, dexterity, grip, and breathability, making them, particularly, excellent for the summer months.
Key Information
- Glove Code: G/ARDANT-AIR-XD
- EN388: 2016 + A1: 2018 Rating: 4X42D
- Available Sizes: 6 - 11
- Supplied as a pair
Resistance of the UCi Ardant-Air XD Cut Resistant Gloves
The UCi Ardant-Air 18 Gauge Cut Gloves offer excellent protection against a wide range of mechanical risks. They have been tested in accordance with EU standards to ensure a high level of performance. Please the table below for the results these gloves achieved when tested:
EN 388 (Protection Against Mechanical Risks)
| Property | Resistance Level |
| Abrasion Resistance | Level 4 |
| Cut Resistance | N/A |
| Tear Resistance | Level 4 |
| Puncture Resistance | Level 2 |
| Blade Cut Resistance | Level D |
Uses of the Ardant-Air Abrasion Resistant Gloves
If your work consists of working around sharp materials, the Ardant-Air XD Cut Gloves protect the hands accordingly. With their high cut, abrasion and tear resistance ratings, the Ardant-Air XD Gloves are suitable for professional and personal use. Please see below for a list of suggested environments and professions for wear of these gloves:
- Aerospace
- Glass
- Highways
- Maintenance
- Oil
- Gas and Mining
- Waste and Recycling
- Automotive
Key Features and Benefits
- High level D cut resistance for protection from sharp edges
- One of the lightest weight cut protective gloves on the market
- 18-gauge XREY liner weighing only 34 grams per pair
- Exceptional dexterity with a fingertip thickness of just 0.66mm
- Utilises no steel or glass fibre for irritation free wear and an environmentally friendly option
- Microfoam palm coating excels in dry, wet, or oily conditions
- RTC technology in high wear area, extends glove life by up 30%
- Breathable material prevents sweaty clammy hands
- Touchscreen compatible for use with devices
- Wash tested up to 3 times without affecting level D cut rating
Sizing of the Ardant-Air XD Abrasion Resistant Gloves
The Ardant-Air XD Abrasion Resistant Gloves are available in various sizes that should suit most users. To find your size please measure the circumference of your palm and length of your hand and shown in the diagram below, and match your results to the table.
| Size | Palm Circumference | Hand Length |
| Size 6 | 152mm | 160mm |
| Size 7 | 178mm | 171mm |
| Size 8 | 203mm | 182mm |
| Size 9 | 229mm | 192mm |
| Size 10 | 254mm | 204mm |
| Size 11 | 279mm | 215mm |
Level D Cut Resistance
Tested to a level D cut resistance, the Ardant-Air XD Gloves can withstand between 15 and 21.9 newtons of force before becoming damaged. This level of cut protection provides piece of mind on hand safety when working around hazards where there is a higher risk of cuts.
XREY Liner
An XREY liner in the Ardant-Air XD Gloves provides the same high level of cut performance as HPPE, yet is nine-times stronger, much thinner, more dexterous, and more comfortable. Steel and glass are known to be two of the most CO2 producing materials of a high cut resistant glove, however as they Ardant Air-XD Gloves contain neither they make a more eco-friendly option.
Materials
- Coating Material: Microfoam
- Liner: XREY Yarn
Documentation of The Ardant-Air XD Lightweight Gloves
