Oct 30, 2021 19:00:00

What is amazing about Panasonic's 'tungsten cut resistant gloves'? I actually checked the usability

Panasonic's 'tungsten cut resistance gloves ' have achieved the second best 'level E' in

the cut resistance test (TDM test) that evaluates cut resistance. It seemed to be convenient when using a cutter for processing a large amount of cardboard, so how much cut resistance and comfort is it? I actually confirmed that.

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Tungsten cut resistant gloves are available in the 'WKTG1' series with a palm rubber coat and the 'WKTG0' series without a rubber coat. This time, we have prepared the L size 'WKTG0LH1AX'. The package looks like this, and one bag contains one pair.

Precautions for use are written on the back side.

The TDM test measures the difficulty of cutting sharp objects such as cutters and other cutting tools, metal sheet parts, and glass in work clothes, uniforms, and gloves used in factories. The cut resistance level is evaluated on a scale of A to F, and 'WKTG0LH1AX' corresponds to 'Level E', which is said to have the second highest cut resistance, so it is a category that is quite difficult to cut. However, it is necessary to keep this point in mind when using it, as it does not mean that it will never cut or tear against knives, glass, metal burrs, etc.

When I take it out of the bag and check the size, it looks like this.

The actual mass is 26g.

Tungsten , a high-strength metal, is used for the fiber, and it has both cut resistance and flexibility.

Metal is used, but when I actually touched it, it was as flexible as a normal cotton work gloves from the fingertips to the wrists.

When worn by a male editorial staff with a hand enclosure of 23 cm, the fingertips were perfect and the palms were as comfortable as 5 mm. It covers about 8 cm from under the wrist. The base of the fingers and the wrist part are strongly stretched so that they stick to the skin tightly, so people with thick parts may feel oppressive.

When you relax your hand, you will feel as if you are being pulled inward.

I cut gloves with a utility knife to easily check the cut resistance.

I tried cutting Panasonic's cut-resistant gloves 'WKTG0LH1AX' with a utility knife --YouTube


I cut it with a strong force, but the fibers do not seem to fray.

When I stretched the relevant part after cutting it, there were no noticeable scratches.

When cutting cardboard with a utility knife, the resistance of the cardboard puts force on the hand holding the cutter knife, which may inadvertently injure you, but gloves will keep you safe.

It can be used instead of work gloves even when cutting hard-to-cut items such as cushioning material.

WKTG0LH1AX is a little breathable, but when I wore it indoors for about 30 minutes, it got a little hot. The fit is perfect, so it's easy to operate, and it's very comfortable to use unless you do detailed work. If you use it for daily use, you can expect more peace of mind than a work gloves. In addition, it can be washed with water, so it can be washed and reused after use.

The price of WKTG0LH1AX is 2216 yen including tax on Amazon.co.jp for L size and 1 pair.

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