Posted By Neil Evans I have a client in the rag trade. They cut through up to 50 pieces of cloth at one time using a power knife. I am trying to source a suitable glove to protect the guide hand. Can anyone tell me what other companies use. The knife will cut throught gloves with a cut resistance of five like a hot knife through butter. Chain mail looks like the only alternative though there is concern that if the blade severs the links the links may be pushed into any wound. Regards Neil Evans, MIOSH

Posted By Bill Elliott Neil - chain mail gloves are a standard item in use in abatoirs and butchery. There are a number of suppliers who can advise you on the appropriateness and the standards to be met - your own PPE supplier may well be able to source them for you. You can try www.protecdirect.co.uk or www.turton.co.uk who both stock a range of metal mesh gloves for the type of work you describe. Regards