Buyer Problem
The wrong glove either fails the hazard or slows the work.
Safety buyers often have to balance cut protection, dexterity, grip, durability, comfort, and price across many departments. A glove that works for packaging may be under-protective for sheet metal. A glove that works for glass handling may be too bulky for assembly. The best choice starts with the task, not just a cut level.
Recommended PPE categories
Use cut level, coating, cuff, and material construction together. A higher cut level is not automatically better if the glove loses grip, fit, or worker acceptance.
ANSI A2-A4 coated knit gloves
Good for general handling, assembly, packaging, and light cut exposure where dexterity matters.
ANSI A5-A7 high cut gloves
Better for sheet metal, fabrication, glass, sharp parts, and maintenance tasks with higher cut risk.
ANSI A8-A9 severe cut gloves
Used for extreme cut hazards such as heavy glass, scrap handling, and high-risk blade exposure.
Nitrile coated cut gloves
Useful for oily parts, abrasion, metal handling, and environments where grip can affect safety.
Food-safe cut liners and mesh gloves
Designed for slicing, deboning, trimming, produce prep, and food-contact PPE programs.
Cut resistant sleeves and cuffs
Add wrist and forearm coverage for glass, metal, recycling, and handling tasks with extended exposure.
Safety ratings to check
Look for the glove's ANSI/ISEA 105 cut level before you buy. Lower cut levels are usually used for light handling, while higher cut levels are better suited for sharper materials such as sheet metal, glass, blades, and scrap.
No glove is cut proof. Choose a glove that fits well, gives workers enough grip and dexterity, and replace it when the coating, liner, or palm shows wear.
Ordering gloves for your team?
Buying cut resistant gloves for a crew, department, or full facility? ASA Supplies can help you compare glove options by task, cut level, coating, and size so your team gets the right protection without overbuying the wrong glove.
Request a quote for mixed sizes, case quantities, high-use departments, jobsite delivery, or approved alternates when you need dependable supply for ongoing PPE programs.
Industries served
Cut resistant gloves are commonly specified across industrial, food, construction, and logistics environments.
Manufacturing
Assembly, machining, maintenance, packaging, and mixed production work.
Metal fabrication
Sheet metal, stamping, grinding, deburring, scrap, and oily part handling.
Glass handling
Flat glass, glazing, bottles, recycling, wet grip, and forearm protection.
Food processing
Knife work, trimming, deboning, slicing, sanitation, and disposable outer glove programs.
Construction
HVAC, roofing, drywall, utility knives, rebar, demolition, and jobsite material handling.
Warehouse and distribution
Carton cutting, pallet breakdown, returns processing, and high-volume fulfillment.
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Shopping for your team?
Get wholesale PPE pricing for cut resistant gloves.
Tell ASA your industry, task, cut exposure, glove sizes, and estimated monthly usage. We will match PPE categories to the hazard and quote bulk pricing.
FAQ
Quick answers to common questions about cut levels, glove coatings, sizing, sleeves, and bulk orders.
What ANSI cut level do I need?
Start with the task and material. Light cardboard and small parts may fit ANSI A2-A3, while sheet metal, glass, blades, and heavy fabrication often require ANSI A5-A9. A hazard assessment should confirm the final choice.
Are cut resistant gloves cut proof?
No. Cut resistant gloves reduce the likelihood and severity of cuts, but they are not cut proof. Workers still need training, correct sizing, and safe handling practices.
How do I choose between glove coatings?
Nitrile handles oil and abrasion well, polyurethane supports dry grip and dexterity, latex can help with wet grip, and leather palms add abrasion resistance. Match the coating to the surface being handled.
Should we order one glove for every worker?
Usually no. Bulk programs work better when gloves are grouped by task family. Use general-purpose cut gloves for lower-risk work and higher cut levels only where the hazard requires them.
Can we buy multiple sizes and glove types in one bulk order?
Yes. A practical PPE order usually includes mixed sizes, task-specific glove models, and reorder quantities based on usage by department, crew, or location.
When should cut resistant sleeves be added?
Add sleeves when the wrist or forearm is exposed to glass, metal edges, scrap, blades, or handling tasks where a glove alone does not cover the hazard area.