Introducing the 2023 Protection Innovation Award winners
The results are in for the 10th annual Protection Innovation Award! Congratulations to the 2023 winners for showcasing excellence in innovation through the use of Nomex® and Kevlar® fibers for hand and arm protection, and redefining the standards for performance and comfort in worker protection.
The market for protective equipment solutions has evolved. And so has our recognition program.
For the last 10 years, DuPont recognized Kevlar® brand licensees for their innovative new applications for Kevlar® in hand and arm protection solutions. As of 2023, this program is now called the Protection Innovation Award which recognizes the innovative use of not just Kevlar®, but also Nomex® yarns and fibers in personal protective solutions for hands and arms.
Now, brand licensees can showcase differentiated new products in their portfolios, positioning their companies as a leading supplier of revolutionary personal protection equipment.
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2023 Winners
A first-to-market product that features Kevlar® and Nomex® fibers in a single arc rated protective design. This sleeve features a seamless knitted single-ply shell, made with or without a thumbhole, for superior comfort and protection. It represents the latest addition to an impressive portfolio of PIP® hand and arm protection solutions. The newly launched arc flash sleeve also offers mechanical protection to ANSI/ISEA 105:2016 (Cut Level A4, Abrasion Level 3) standards as well as Contact Heat (Level 2) protection. An additional benefit includes NFPA 70E Arc Rating of PPE 2 (15.0 cal./cm2) for protection against electrical arc flash hazards. Designed for use in Automotive, Manufacturing, Utilities, Oil & Gas and Electrified Vehicle (EV) applications.
Kut Gard® is a registered trademark of PR Industries.
The PIP® logo is a registered trademark of Protective Industrial Products, Inc.®
This winter mitt was designed for use in the harshest cold weather conditions. It features a unique ‘trigger finger’ mitt design for good dexterity while also keeping the hands warm. The glove offers a multiple layer design including a flame-resistant (FR) fleece liner and a layer of comfortable Nomex® 120g insulation. An integrated liner made of 100% Kevlar® fiber provides reliable cut protection. A waterproof membrane layer over a double-layered leather outer shell helps protect the wearer against cold weather elements. A gauntlet cuff allows for winter jackets to easily fit underneath cuff. This glove provides mechanical protection to ANSI/ISEA 105:2016 (Cut Level A4, Puncture Level 5) standards. It also offers an Arc Flash rating (100 cal./cm2) that is based on the ASTM F2675/F2675M-22 test standard. Designed for workers in the Utilities, Oil & Gas and Construction segments.
The Youngstown Glove Company® logo is a registered trademark of Youngstown Glove Company®.
2023 Winners
This glove offers unique protection for first responders against hypodermic needles, cutting blades and other sharp objects. The main protection benefits are derived from a proprietary Mechanix Wear® ArmorCore™ needlestick resistant technology, based on a spun yarn featuring Kevlar® fiber as a component material, for reliable puncture protection across the palm and fingers. It also features an outer shell of Durahide™ FR Goat Skin leather, a rollover fingertip construction and Hot Stamp texture on the fingertips and palm. Kevlar® sewing thread is used throughout to help with strength and durability. An adjustable Hook & Loop closure, low-profile cuff and touchscreen compatibility further enhance the performance of the glove. The glove offers mechanical protection to ANSI/ISEA 105:2016 Cut Level A7 standards and ASTM F2878 Level 2 Needlestick Puncture certification. Designed for protection against hazards that Police Officers, SWAT Units and Corrections officers face in their jobs.
The Mechanix Wear® logo and Durahide® are registered trademarks of Mechanix Wear LLC®.
ArmorCore™ is a trademark of Mechanix Wear LLC®
2022 Winners
This glove provides multi-hazard protection and dexterity needed by gas Utilities workers and is certified as compliant with the NFPA® 2112 standard for hand protection. The glove is sewn in Youngstown’s form-fit pattern for excellent dexterity and comfort for the wearer. It includes durable top of hand protection and a liner made of 100% Kevlar® fiber. The exterior features an FR goat leather palm with FR Hi-Viz safety lime color outer shell and Hi-Viz fingertips. This glove offers excellent flame protection, while also providing cut and puncture resistance and an arc flash Category 2 rating. Youngstown is recognized as a leader in hand protection for Utility workers with more than 15 years spent refining their designs to provide superior dexterity and comfort combined with long lasting durable protection.
NFPA® 2112 is a registered trademark of National Fire Protection Association. FR Mechanics Hybrid 12-2112-10 is a trademark of Youngstown Glove Company.
This glove is certified as compliant with the NFPA® 2112 standard for hand protection and features an 18-gauge seamless knit liner that provides high dexterity with excellent comfort. The iQ Series® Advantage Collection FR set consists of five new gloves, ranging from lightweight seamless knit to durable cut-and-sewn gloves, making it the first broad range of NFPA® 2112 compliant FR hand protection. All five styles are NFPA® 2112 certified and provide the wearer protection against a range of cut, thermal and arc hazard risks. This recognition for the GG200C represents the first time that Bulwark, leading supplier of FR apparel for workers in the oil & gas industry, has received a DuPont Protection Innovation Award for hand protection. This innovative glove built with Nomex® Xtreme Cut technology features Kevlar® Xtreme FR engineered yarns, FR resistant neoprene palm dip coating and FR bumpers back-of-hand for high-performance impact resistance.
iQ Series® Advantage Grip Guard 200FR GG200C is a registered trademark of Bulwark.
2021 Winner
Ansell HyFlex® 11-290 with INTERCEPT™ Technology and Kevlar® Comfort Engineered Yarn, this comfortable sleeve features an ergonomic design with ANSI/ISEA 105-16 A5 cut protection. Nine compression zones regulate pressure levels to enhance blood circulation and stabilize arm muscles, aiding in the prevention of injuries. Its ergonomic design makes for a perfect fit, and breathable material improves comfort throughout the day. Strong thermo-resistant fibers protect users against heat up to 100C/212F (EN407 contact heat protection level 1). Additionally, an integrated elbow pad protects against impact and extends the longevity of the product.
2020 Winners
Ironclad® HW6XFR is constructed using materials that meet the NFPA 2112:2018 standard and has been certified to that new benchmark for flame and heat protection. The glove features a shell made with 100% Kevlar® and a Kevlar®/ Nomex® palm liner, Nomex® thread seams, molded silicone palm and silicone coated fabric in the finger sidewalls, knuckles and cuff. The glove offers ANSI/ISEA 105:2016 Level 2 cut protection ANSI/ISEA 105 Level 5 contact heat protection.
Driver-style work glove features premium grain goatskin hide shell, a palm with Kevlar® blend and thermoplastic rubber impact back of hand protection with ANSI/ISEA 105:2016 Level A9 cut, Level 4 abrasion and Level 5 puncture resistance with ANSI/ISEA 105 Level 3 contact heat and ANSI/ISEA 138 Level 1 impact protection.
Welding and fabrication glove features Durahide™ Boar leather shell, liner made with 100% Kevlar® with Kevlar® thread seams and patented rollover fingertip construction. The glove provides ANSI/ISEA 105:2016 Level A4 cut, Level 4 abrasion and Level 3 puncture protection combined with ANSI/ISEA Level 2 contact heat resistance
2019 Winners
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2016 Winners
2015 Winners
<span style="text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #000"> “This year, the evolution of FR standards has led to a unique market opportunity for our partners to develop gloves which meet industrial workers’ changing needs.” </span>
ANSI® is a registered trademark of the American National Standards Institute®.
NFPA® is a registered trademark of National Fire Protection Association®.
The ASTM® logo is a registered trademark of the American Society for Testing and Materials®.