Coating Material

           

          Active Gear offers different coating material combinations to make sur you will have the most adapted protection for your job application.

          Here are the different coating materials and their specific advantages/disadvantages:

           

          Coating
          Advantages
          Disadvantages
          Latex (natural rubber)
          Completely waterproof
          Optimal abrasion resistance
          Optimal tear resistance
          Optimal flexibility
          Optimal elasticity
          Optimal grip
          Protects against the weakest acids and detergents
          May cause allergic reactions to people sensitive to Latex proteins
          Resistance limited to oils, hydrocarbons and chemicals
          Does not resist to contact with flame
          Nitrile (synthetic rubber)
          Optimal abrasion resistance
          Good resistance to cut
          Good flexibility and elasticity
          Very good resistance to acids, oils and hydrocarbons
          Does not contain natural Latex, therefore does not cause latex allergic reactions
          Does not resist to contact with flame
          Lower grip performance in wet conditions
          Polyurethane
          Good resistance to abrasion
          Very good flexibility and elasticity
          Optimal breathability
          Does not have a natural Latex, therefore does not cause allergic reactions
          Does not resist to contact with flame
          Low chemical resistance

              Here are the different kinds of leather used in our products and their specifics advantages/disadvantages:


              Leather
              Split leather
              Full Grain leather
              Cow or Bufallo
              Optimal abrasion resistance
              Optimal puncture resistance
              Optimal tear strength
              Good value for money
              Optimal abrasion resistance
              Optimal puncture resistance
              Optimal tear strength
              Good dexterity
              Optimal comfort
              Sheep



              Optimal dexterity
              Optimal comfort  
              Optimum flexibility 
              Low mechanical resistance. 

              Goat Good resistance to abrasion, tear and perforation
              Good dexterity
              Optimal comfort  
              Optimum flexibility