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Evaluating gloved hand performance based on the mechanical properties of the applied material
F Zare Bidoki1, N Ezazshahabi1, F Mousazadegan1
1Textile Engineering Faculty, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Iran.
Summary
Protective gloves enhance safety but reduce hand performance. Optimizing glove design is crucial for balancing protection and dexterity in manual tasks.
Area of Science:
- Occupational health and safety
- Human factors engineering
- Biomechanics
Background:
- Hands are vital for complex tasks, necessitating protection against injuries.
- Protective gloves are essential but can impair hand functions like tactile sensitivity and dexterity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate how glove design (layers, material properties) affects hand performance.
- To determine the trade-off between protective capabilities and functional performance.
Main Methods:
- Eight protective gloves with varying designs and materials were fabricated.
- Evaluated glove influence on protection, tactile sensitivity, strength, and manual dexterity.
Main Results:
- Increased glove thickness, weight, and compressibility improved protection.
- Gloves significantly reduced tactile sensitivity, grip/pinch force, and manual dexterity.
Conclusions:
- Glove characteristics impact both protection and performance.
- Optimal glove design requires balancing safety benefits against functional compromises.
