Technical Vault: Ansell ActivArmr® 97-003 Cut Resistant Industrial Gloves

The Ansell ActivArmr® 97-003 is a medium-duty cut-resistant industrial glove engineered for workers who need ANSI A4 cut resistance, wet/dry grip, abrasion resistance, vibration reduction, impact cushioning, and secure wrist fit. It combines INTERCEPT™ Cut Resistance Technology, Kevlar® and stainless steel fibers, gel padding, ZONZ™ Comfort Fit Technology, a foam nitrile palm coating, and an adjustable Velcro® cuff.

This Technical Vault summarizes the verified construction, standards, material profile, cut/grip/vibration protection profile, sizing guidance, application guidance, inspection points, storage notes, and use limitations for the ActivArmr® 97-003.

Vault summary: Medium-duty cut-resistant glove with INTERCEPT™ Technology, Kevlar® and stainless steel fibers, gel padding, ZONZ™ Comfort Fit Technology, foam nitrile palm coating, ANSI A4 cut resistance, ANSI level 4 abrasion resistance, ANSI level 2 puncture resistance, EN 388 4X31D performance, 13-gauge knitted construction, and adjustable Velcro® cuff.

Proper glove sizing helps improve comfort, dexterity, grip control, and protection. To measure your glove size, wrap a tape measure around the widest part of your dominant hand, just below the knuckles, excluding the thumb.

Fit note: This product is listed in numeric sizes 9, 10, and 11. A properly sized glove should feel secure without restricting movement. Oversized gloves can reduce grip control and tactility, while undersized gloves can cause hand fatigue, limit dexterity, and shorten glove service life.

EN 388 rating note: The EN 388 code 4X31D indicates tested mechanical performance across abrasion, circular blade cut, tear, puncture, and ISO cut resistance categories. The “X” means the circular blade cut test is not reported or is not applicable in that code position, so the ISO cut letter should be used for cut classification.

• Positioning and heavy machinery operation
• Scaffolding
• Hydraulic set and testing
• Crushing and unloading ore
• Primary grinding
• Hydraulic repair
• Product inspection
• Conveyor and longwall maintenance
• General pumping work
• Handling tools
• Valve and line maintenance and repair
• Handling jagged metal
• Equipment maintenance
• Pipe handling and insulation
• Plumbing and sand blasting
• Energy and mining work environments

• Chemical immersion or validated chemical breakthrough protection
• Hot-object handling, open flame, molten metal splash, or thermal protection applications
• Moving blade hazards or powered cutting tools
• Needle, hypodermic, or high-puncture hazards
• Electrical protection
• Oil-saturated handling where an oil-repellent or oil-resistant glove is required
• Certified anti-vibration protection unless separately validated by the site safety program
• Sterile cleanroom processing unless separately validated for the controlled environment

Select the ActivArmr 97-003 when the job requires a glove that prioritizes ANSI A4 cut resistance, wet/dry grip, gel-padded vibration and impact reduction, abrasion resistance, comfort fit, and adjustable wrist security. It is best matched to energy, mining, equipment maintenance, scaffolding, pipe handling, hydraulic repair, and heavy machinery environments.

• Inspect the foam nitrile palm coating for cracks, peeling, worn-through areas, cuts, or loss of grip texture.
• Check fingertips, thumb crotch, palm, and high-contact areas for abrasion damage or punctures.
• Confirm the gel padding is intact and has not shifted, torn, flattened excessively, or become contaminated.
• Confirm the Velcro® cuff closes securely and is not clogged, torn, or detached.
• Check the liner for exposed fibers, holes, stretching, or contamination.
• Do not use gloves contaminated with unknown chemicals, oils, greases, or incompatible substances.
• Replace gloves when coating integrity, cuff security, cut protection, padding performance, or grip performance is visibly compromised.

• Store gloves in a clean, dry location away from excessive heat, direct sunlight, ozone, and sharp objects.
• Keep gloves away from incompatible chemicals unless separately evaluated for that exposure.
• Avoid crushing, folding, or contaminating the foam nitrile palm coating and gel-padded areas during storage.
• Keep Velcro® cuff areas free of heavy debris so the closure remains secure.
• Use clean, dry hands when donning gloves to maintain liner comfort and reduce contamination transfer.
• Follow site PPE procedures for reuse, inspection, laundering, vibration-exposure assessment, and disposal.

The ActivArmr 97-003 is an industrial safety glove, not a sterile cleanroom glove. For controlled environments, evaluate the glove against the site’s particulate, extractable, contamination, packaging, laundering, cuff material, gel padding, and gowning requirements before approval. Use cleanroom-qualified gloves when the process requires validated low-particle, sterile, or cleanroom-specific hand protection.

What is the cut level of the ActivArmr 97-003?
The glove is rated ANSI Cut Level A4 and carries an EN 388 4X31D rating for mechanical protection.

What materials provide the cut resistance?
The liner uses nylon, stainless steel, spandex, and Kevlar®. Stainless steel and Kevlar® fibers provide cut-resistant reinforcement.

What does the gel padding do?
The gel padding helps reduce vibration and impact exposure during demanding tool, machinery, scaffolding, mining, and equipment work.

Is the glove palm coated?
Yes. The ActivArmr 97-003 is foam nitrile palm coated, supporting wet/dry grip while preserving flexibility and handling control.

Does this glove have a knitwrist cuff?
No. The ActivArmr 97-003 uses an adjustable Velcro® cuff for a secure wrist fit.

Is the glove latex free?
Yes. Ansell lists the ActivArmr 97-003 as latex free.

Is the glove silicone free or antistatic?
No. Ansell lists the ActivArmr 97-003 as not silicone free and not antistatic.

The ActivArmr 97-003 is designed for medium-duty cut-resistant mechanical hand protection with grip and vibration-reduction support. It is not intended for chemical immersion, electrical protection, thermal protection, flame exposure, molten metal splash, moving blade hazards, high cut-force hazards beyond its rating, or needle puncture protection. Gel padding helps reduce vibration and impact exposure but does not replace a documented vibration hazard assessment or engineered vibration-control program. Final glove selection should be based on edge sharpness, contact force, abrasion exposure, puncture exposure, vibration exposure, grip requirements, cuff security, contamination risks, coating condition, and replacement frequency.

Technical insight: Cut-resistant glove performance is not defined by cut level alone; grip, liner construction, coating condition, gel padding, wrist security, abrasion exposure, puncture risk, and the exact shape and sharpness of handled materials all affect safe glove selection.

Product page updated: Mar. 2026 (SOS Technical Staff)

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