Changes in physical protection performance
The wear and tear of Protective Gloves during use will have a significant impact on their physical protective performance. Take puncture resistance as an example. When the material on the surface of the glove becomes thinner, scratches or holes appear due to wear and tear, its ability to resist puncture by sharp objects will be significantly reduced. In industries such as construction and mechanical processing, workers are often exposed to sharp objects such as nails and metal shavings. Gloves that are severely worn may not be able to effectively block these objects, increasing the risk of hand injuries. Likewise, with respect to cut resistance, abrasion can damage the integrity of the glove's internal fiber structure, weakening the otherwise tightly intertwined protective layer and reducing protection against cuts to the hand.
Impairment of chemical protection properties
For gloves with chemical protection functions, the degree of wear will also affect their protective effect. Abrasion of the glove surface may disrupt the continuity of its chemical protection layer. For example, after long-term use and wear of acid- and alkali-resistant gloves, acid-base substances may penetrate into the interior of the gloves through the wear and contact the skin of the hands, causing chemical burns. Moreover, wear and tear may change the ability of the glove material to absorb chemical substances. Gloves that were originally able to effectively isolate chemical substances may lose this protective ability as wear and tear intensifies, and can no longer guarantee the user's safety in a chemical environment.
Reduction in microbial protection and hygienic performance
Protective Gloves used in industries with high hygiene requirements such as medical and food processing, wear and tear will affect their protective performance against microorganisms. The surface of worn gloves is more likely to harbor dirt and dirt, and microorganisms are more likely to breed on these rough and damaged surfaces. Once the number of microorganisms on the gloves is too high, they may break through the protective barrier between the gloves and the skin, posing a threat to the health of the user and the person being contacted. In addition, worn gloves are more difficult to clean thoroughly during cleaning and disinfection processes, further reducing their level of hygiene protection.
Changes in comfort and fit and indirect effects on protection
The wear and tear of Protective Gloves will also affect their comfort and fit, thereby indirectly affecting their protective performance. Gloves that are severely worn may become deformed and no longer fit the hand, making them prone to shifting during operation. In this case, the originally designed protective area of the glove may not accurately cover the corresponding parts of the hand, causing loopholes in the protection. Moreover, uncomfortable gloves may cause users to adjust the gloves unconsciously, increasing the time and frequency of hand exposure to dangerous environments and reducing the overall protective effect.
