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