Justine BertIn the world of personal protective equipment, and more specifically protective gloves, innovation is a key factor in continuous improvement. Among recent technological advances, bi-polymer coatings stand out as a cutting-edge technology promising enhanced performance.
What is bi-polymer coating?
Bi-polymer coating is a technique that involves applying a layer made up of a blend of 2 polymers to the surface of gloves, following the example of nitrile. These polymers can be chosen for their complementary properties, creating enhanced protection against various types of risk. Unlike single coating (usually nitrile or PU), this bi-material approach combines the benefits of different materials to offer a more versatile and durable solution.
The best of both worlds
- Comfort, flexibility and abrasion resistance: Bi-polymer coated gloves can maintain a high level of comfort. This enables greater dexterity and reduces fatigue during precision tasks. The combination of two polymers increases the mechanical strength of gloves while maintaining their flexibility.
- Adaptability to a variety of working environments: Thanks to this versatility, gloves with a bi-polymer coating can be adapted to a variety of environments, whether handling oiled parts, working in wet conditions or even handling corrosive substances. This makes them an optimal choice for a wide range of industries: mechanical engineering, chemicals, construction, and even the food industry. In effect, the weaknesses of one polymer are compensated for by the other, which reinforces it. The result is an almost ideal solution.
Greener protection?
Bi-polymer coating could also help to reduce the ecological footprint. Some manufacturers are turning to bio-sourced or recyclable polymers for the production of these gloves, which would limit the environmental impact while meeting strict PPE safety standards. For equivalent performance, this would allow the use of polymers that are partly bio-sourced, and provide a more sustainable aspect.
Towards the future of protective gloves
Bi-polymer coating does indeed appear to be a solution for the future of protective gloves. By combining strength, flexibility and comfort, it offers a response to the growing need for safety in the workplace. Industries adopting this technology can not only improve the performance of their protective equipment, but also meet growing demand for durability and compliance with environmental standards.
The GreenProtech® range
The LEBON Group has developed its own bi-polymer coating and created a complete range of 7 gloves designed for fine handling and protection against cuts. The result of several years’ research, the GreenProtech® range has been developed by their own Research and Development team to offer operators around the world gloves that perform even better, particularly in dry, greasy and wet environments.
In short, gloves with these new generations of coating offer a multifunctional, adaptable and durable barrier, meeting the challenges of current and future working environments.
