New in 2024: HexArmor® launches new impact-resistant tech

New in 2024: HexArmor® launches new impact-resistant tech header image
2024-09-20

HexArmor’s i2™ impact protection technology was born from our unwavering commitment to customer-centric design. Demand is at an all-time high for gloves that offer unparalleled protection while remaining lightweight, breathable, and comfortable – so we took action to do what we do best: deliver the best protection possible.

Wearers receive top-tier protection and more

By working directly with our customers throughout the development process, we experimented and tested dozens of designs.

The result is a superior impact-absorbing material that is the lightest and most flexible in the industry without compromising performance. Called i2™ (and soon to include i3™), this impact technology sets a new benchmark, ensuring users receive top-tier protection combined with unmatched dexterity.

Looking ahead, this impact technology is poised to revolutionize the industry by prioritizing customer needs and redefining back-of-hand protection, setting a new standard for the future.

A detailed, up-close view of the breathable impact protection as shown on the Helix 3014IMP work glove.

How i2™ impact technology enhances user experience

i2™ meets and exceeds the ergonomic needs of the fingers, knuckles, and thumb, which has several advantages for our customers:

Ensures compliance: Impact technology is bonded, not sewn, eliminating back-of-hand irritation. This added comfort feature, along with hi-vis accents, ensures gloves are worn.

Reduces hand fatigue: Impact Hexagons are specially designed to be ultra-lightweight and breathable, enhancing productivity and compliance and reducing injuries.

Maximizes dexterity: Each impact hexagon is individually molded to flex and stretch with the natural movements of your hand and fingers.

Environmental sustainability: Less material is being used, reducing manufacturing waste. This distinguishes us from competitors and underscores our dedication to responsible innovation.

Internal testing results compared to the competition

Here's how HexArmor's 3014IMP with i2™ impact technology stands up against the leading competitor's impact design.

The Helix 3014IMP has a 29% lower profile, is 44% lighter, has 23% more flex in fingers, and has 46% more flex in knuckles compared to leading competitive glove.

  • 29% lower profile: Less catch hazards and less bulkiness help decrease the hand fatigue needed to bend and move hands/fingers.
  • 44% lighter: Reduces hand fatigue
  • 23% more flex in fingers: Improves hand movement and comfort over the course of a work shift.
  • 46% more flex in knuckles: Improves hand movement and comfort over the course of a work shift.

There’s a reason our PPE is like none other on the market

As an industry leader in innovative PPE, HexArmor® tests all back-of-hand impact technology to the ANSI/ISEA 138-2019 standard. Plus, we go above and beyond to meet and exceed customer expectations by creating internal, in-house tests exclusively developed at HexArmor’s headquarters to help dial in the performance features of our PPE.

We offer impact-resistant gloves designed with the optimal durometer and height to dampen blunt forces and redistribute energy away from the impact for some of the best protection on the market.

Impact-resistant gloves from HexArmor® offer Level 1, 2, and 3 impact protection, giving you the options you need to match your application with the most suitable impact glove.

Let us know if you need help or are ready to start a trial—our Solution Specialists are ready to help. Call 1.877.MY ARMOR or send us a message.

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