Classification

Hand protection gear can be classified in various categories based on the following Criteria

• Applications
• Materials used
• Type of construction of the gear
• Service life or finishing.
  
  

The classification is necessary to facilitate the right way of selecting a hand protection gear.

Hand protection gloves can be broadly classified based on the material that is used to make the gloves. Traditionally, leather and cotton canvas were widely used to make the gloves for normal usage, while asbestos was being used mainly for heat applications. With the newer technologically advanced materials available in the market along with newest technology for processing, many new varieties of hand protection gear are produced. The best part is that they are competitive as well as durable.