Unveiling the New Saf-T-Gard® Voltgard® Flexi-Fit™ Leather Protector Gloves

Get the flexibility and fit needed without bending on protection or compliance

Saf-T-Gard International, Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of rubber insulating products, leather protector gloves, arc flash safety clothing and kits, grounding equipment, and testing services dedicated to serving industries where worker safety and protection from electrical current are critically important, has once again broken the mold on leather protector gloves with the arrival of the new Saf-T-Gard® Voltgard® Flexi-Fit™ Leather Protector Gloves. Developed with premium flexibility in mind, the Saf-T-Gard® Voltgard® Flexi-Fit™ Leather Protector Gloves employ a novel, modified pattern to better fit the curve of all industry-standard rubber insulating gloves and are constructed from a soft, supple, premium grain goatskin leather to yield unmatched flexibility and comfort that is especially necessary when wearing thicker-style Class 3 or Class 4 rubber insulating gloves.

The Saf-T-Gard® Voltgard® Flexi-Fit™ Leather Protector Gloves include an array of superior safety features to offer the utmost in protection for the toughest working conditions, including a red, durable, split leather gauntlet cuff (Style VLP-616 has a split leather gauntlet, contour cuff) to extend protection past the wrist, an innovative action thumb design with an enlarged reinforcement to provide additional protection to critical wear areas, an adjustable Kevlar® strap and flame-resistant buckle to comfortably and safely secure the gloves to workers’ hands, and are sewn with a high-strength nylon thread for added comfort and protection.

Meeting both the ASTM F696-24 Design Standard and the ASTM F3258-23 Performance Standard, the Saf-T-Gard® Voltgard® Flexi-Fit™ Leather Protector Gloves deliver an arc rating of 25 cal/cm2 along with excellent performance against abrasions and punctures when tested to the ANSI/ISEA 105-2024 Standard. The Saf-T-Gard® Voltgard® Flexi-Fit™ Leather Protector Gloves are also water-repellent for use in all types of weather so that workers can always get their job done safely and efficiently.

“Newer formulations of rubber insulating gloves offer increased flexibility, extra comfort, and greater dexterity to minimize hand fatigue so that electrical workers can wear them for extended periods of time without their hands cramping. As such, Saf-T-Gard recognized the need for more flexible leather protector gloves to follow suit,” said Richard Rivkin, Saf-T-Gard CEO and Chairman of the Board. “The new Saf-T-Gard® Voltgard® Flexi-Fit™ Leather Protector Gloves magnify the flexibility, comfort, and dexterity of the rubber insulating gloves so that workers will want to wear them and are tested to ASTM F696-24, ASTM F3258-23, and ANSI/ISEA 105-2024 standards to deliver best-in-class protection, performance, and compliance for utility workers, power and communication line workers, electrical contractors, plant and facility maintenance technicians, auto manufacturing/repair service workers, and electrical field service technicians in rubber gloving, hot stick, and various other high-voltage operations.”

All Saf-T-Gard® Voltgard® Flexi-Fit™ Leather Protector Gloves are dual-sized to fit whole and half sizes in rubber insulating gloves, i.e. – size 9 fits both 9 and 9 ½ rubber insulating gloves, are offered in sizes 8-12, and are available in a full range of glove lengths (11”, 12”, 13”, 14”, 15”, and 16”) to comply with ASTM Specification F496 regarding the minimum distance from protector cuff to rubber glove cuff. Additionally, all styles are sold by the pair, packaged 12 pairs per polybag, 2 polybags (24 pair) per case, and are available for immediate shipment.

About Saf-T-Gard International, Inc.

Located in Northbrook, Illinois, Saf-T-Gard International, Inc. is a privately-held family-owned and operated global supplier of industrial safety products. Founded in 1936 as Latex Glove Manufacturing Company, Saf‑T-Gard quickly evolved into a predominant manufacturer, distributor, importer, and exporter of personal protective equipment, environmental safety, facility safety, first aid, public safety, and electrical safety. Today, Saf-T-Gard carries on the tradition that was started more than 88 years ago: Bringing customers the products, training, and service they need to keep employees safe in the workplace. Saf-T-Gard is an active member of the National Safety Council (NSC), ASTM International (ASTM), International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), Affiliated Distributors (AD), and the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) committees responsible for the development of industry standards for protective equipment. Saf-T-Gard provides thousands of solutions from recognized brand names in addition to its renowned line of proprietary brands. Saf-T-Gard actively operates the Voltgard® Test Lab, one of the largest, independent, NAIL4PET-accredited test labs for rubber insulating products in the United States. To learn more, please visit www.saftgard.com or call 1-800-548-GARD (4273).