Abrasion Resistance
UHMWPE has the best abrasion resistance of all fibers. It abrasion performance is between 2.5 and 8 times better than other fibers. When conditions are wet it boasts even better performance up to 40 times better. The glove’s cut resistance performance remains predictably and consistently good.
Aramid fiber abrasion resistance is poor because of its poor flexlife. Tests have demonstrated that gloves made with Dyneema® have up to 20 times more abrasion resistance than gloves made with Aramid-based (spun) yarns. In a case study at Choice Fabricators Kevlar gloves wore out 4 times faster than Dyneema® gloves when used in the same operation.