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Glove Materials 101: Not all glove
materials are created equal
Puncture Resistance:
Life-threatening illnesses like HIV and Hepatitis C can be
transmitted through needlesticks and jabs during patdowns and
frisks.
Cut Resistance: Tissue and tendon damage can result.
Infections occur if blade is contaminated, causing further damage.
Machine Washable: Contaminants, bacteria, viruses, and odors
can collect on gloves: washing correctly will remove these threats.
Dexterity Level: Refers to the ability to perform daily tasks
easily and feel out contraband such as drugs and weapons.
| Gloves
Style Comparison |
| TurtleSkin Police Gloves represent the next
generation in high performance law enforcement equipment.
Compare the following information and decide which type of
glove is right for you. |
| TurtleSkin Model |
Puncture Resistance |
Cut Resistance |
Machine Washable |
Dexterity Level |
| Search Gloves |
High |
High |
Yes |
High |
| Duty Gloves |
High |
High |
No |
High |
| ChemBio Gloves |
High |
High |
Yes |
High |
| SpecialOps Gloves |
High |
High |
Yes |
High |
| NYDoCS Gloves |
Low |
Medium |
No |
High |
| Patrol Gloves |
Low |
Medium |
Yes |
High |
 |
| Other Materials |
Puncture Resistance |
Cut Resistance |
Machine Washable |
Dexterity Level |
| Kevlar Knit |
Low |
Medium |
No |
High |
| Spectra Knit |
Low |
Medium |
No |
High |
| Latex |
Low |
Low |
No |
High |
| Leather |
Low |
Low |
No |
High |
| Neoprene |
Low |
Low |
Yes |
High |
| Synthetic Leather |
Low |
Low |
No |
High |