Level first, then comfort
We start from the probe level your task requires, then choose the lightest liner and coating combination that holds it. Thicker is not automatically safer — it is just hotter and less worn.
ANSI/ISEA 105 puncture level 3–5
Puncture-Resistant Work Gloves
Palm and fingertip protection for wire, glass, sheet metal and scrap — reinforced liners specified to the puncture level your job actually needs.
ANSI/ISEA 105 level 3–5 (specified per style)13G / 15G HPPE + glass fiber, or polyesterSandy nitrile, flat nitrile, PU, leather patch
- Puncture level
- ANSI/ISEA 105 level 3–5 (specified per style)
- Liner
- 13G / 15G HPPE + glass fiber, or polyester
- Palm options
- Sandy nitrile, flat nitrile, PU, leather patch
- Cuff
- Knit wrist or 22–26 cm knit cuff
Overview
How puncture resistance is measured
Puncture-resistant work gloves are specified on a different test from cut gloves: a pointed probe is pushed through the palm, not a blade. A glove can be excellent against cuts and still fail against a nail, a wire end or a shard of glass. That is why we build puncture gloves around a dense, tightly knitted liner and add palm reinforcement where the probe test is lowest.
Matching liner and palm patch to the level
We specify the level with you before sampling: the hazard, the force involved, and whether you need bare-hand feel for small parts. From there we match liner, gauge, coating and palm patch so the glove meets the level without turning into a stiff work glove nobody wears.
Reviewed · Specs confirmed on the approved sample
Reinforced where it fails
Puncture failures cluster at the palm centre and fingertip pads. We add a reinforced palm, dipped fingertip caps or a leather patch in those zones instead of thickening the whole glove.
Coating matched to the surface
Sandy nitrile for oily scrap, flat nitrile for dry metal, PU for small parts that need feel. The coating changes grip and abrasion life, not the puncture level of the liner underneath.
Reference
Options and ratings
Ratings depend on liner, gauge and coating. Final values are confirmed on the approved sample.
Puncture levels and where they fit
Levels follow ANSI/ISEA 105. The right level is the lowest one that covers your hazard — higher levels cost feel.
| Level | Probe force | Typical build | Where it is used |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ≥ 10 N | Light PU-dipped knit | Packing, light assembly, dry cardboard |
| 2 | ≥ 20 N | Coated knit with denser liner | Warehouse, general handling |
| 3 | ≥ 60 N | HPPE blend + reinforced palm | Wire, sheet metal edges, recycling |
| 4 | ≥ 100 N | HPPE + glass fiber, palm patch | Scrap handling, glass, demolition |
| 5 | ≥ 150 N | Heavy liner + leather palm | Sharps, heavy scrap, demolition |
Specification sheet
P0 · puncture resistant gloves- Puncture level
- ANSI/ISEA 105 level 3–5 (specified per style)
- Liner
- 13G / 15G HPPE + glass fiber, or polyester
- Palm options
- Sandy nitrile, flat nitrile, PU, leather patch
- Cuff
- Knit wrist or 22–26 cm knit cuff
- Sizes
- US 6–11, custom grading on request
- MOQ
- 500 pairs per style and color
- Packaging
- Polybag, header card, printed bag, 100–200 pairs per carton
- Lead time
- Samples 7–10 days · bulk 20–30 days after approval
Questions buyers ask
Straight answers
If your question is about a specific style, send the spec and we will answer with the sample plan instead of a generic reply.
Is puncture resistance the same as cut resistance?
No. Cut resistance uses a rotating blade; puncture resistance uses a pointed probe. A glove rated A5 for cut can still be level 1 for puncture. If your hazard is nails, wire ends or glass, specify puncture level separately.
Can these gloves stop hypodermic needles?
No work glove should be presented as needle-proof. Needle-resistant materials exist for specific controlled applications, but they are a different product class. Tell us the actual hazard and we will tell you honestly what a knitted glove can and cannot do.
Which palm do you recommend for oily scrap?
Sandy nitrile over an HPPE liner: the rough finish holds oily metal, and the liner carries the puncture level. For dry glass or sheet metal, a leather palm patch usually lasts longer than a dipped palm.
What is the minimum order and sampling process?
500 pairs per style and color. We send a sample pair with the specified liner, coating and level for you to wear on the job before bulk. Bulk production starts only after you approve that sample.
Next step
Send your spec. Get samples and a landed price.
Share the glove type, liner and coating, quantities and destination. We reply with the sample plan, unit price at your quantity and the packaging options for your market.