Technical Vault: Ansell HyFlex® 11-425 Cut Resistant Industrial Gloves

The Ansell HyFlex® 11-425, formerly known as Puretough™ P5000, is an abrasion-resistant and cut-resistant industrial glove engineered for workers who need ANSI level 6 abrasion resistance, ANSI A3 cut protection, ANSI level 4 puncture resistance, wet/dry grip, comfort, and protection-level identification. It combines INTERCEPT™ Cut Resistance Technology, a 13-gauge polyamide/fiberglass/HPPE liner, a foam nitrile palm coating, and a knitwrist cuff.

This Technical Vault summarizes the verified construction, standards, material profile, abrasion/cut performance, sizing guidance, application guidance, inspection points, storage notes, sustainability attributes, and use limitations for the HyFlex® 11-425.

Vault summary: Durable abrasion-resistant glove with INTERCEPT™ Cut Resistance Technology, HyFlex™ indicator system, 13-gauge polyamide/fiberglass/HPPE liner, foam nitrile palm coating, ANSI abrasion level 6, ANSI puncture level 4, ANSI cut A3, EN 388 4X43C, antistatic performance, and 12 pairs/bag, 12 bags/carton packaging.

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 6, 7, 8, 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.

Standards note: EN 388 4X43C describes mechanical performance. 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.

• Handling metal sheets and panels
• Handling parts with sharp or rough edges
• Applying sealers and touch-up work
• Production line support and maintenance
• Loading and unloading trucks and vehicles
• Product shipping, transport, and delivery
• Maintenance tasks
• Opening furnaces, draining pumps, valves, lines, and crackers
• BTX process-related tasks
• Locksmith work
• Automotive and food processing environments
• Applications requiring high abrasion durability with A3 cut resistance

• Chemical immersion or validated chemical breakthrough protection
• Liquidproof barrier protection
• High heat, open flame, molten metal splash, or thermal protection applications
• Moving blade hazards or powered cutting tools
• Needle, hypodermic, or ultra-fine puncture hazards
• Electrical protection
• Oil-saturated handling where an oil-repellent or oil-resistant glove is required
• Surface-sensitive paint or finish work where silicone-free gloves are required
• Sterile cleanroom processing unless separately validated for the controlled environment

Select the HyFlex 11-425 when the job requires a glove that prioritizes very high abrasion resistance, ANSI A3 cut protection, EN ISO C cut classification, puncture level 4 performance, foam nitrile grip, and protection-level identification. It is best matched to repeated handling, metal panels, rough parts, production support, maintenance, logistics, and non-sterile food processing support tasks where durability is a major concern.

• Inspect the foam nitrile palm coating for cracks, peeling, worn-through areas, cuts, punctures, or loss of grip texture.
• Check fingertips, thumb crotch, palm, and other high-contact zones for abrasion damage or coating separation.
• Confirm the liner is intact and that protective fibers are not exposed through excessive wear.
• Check that the knitwrist cuff is not stretched out, torn, contaminated, or loose.
• Do not use gloves contaminated with unknown chemicals, oils, greases, or incompatible substances.
• Replace gloves when coating integrity, grip performance, abrasion resistance, cut protection, or fit 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 during storage.
• Use clean, dry hands when donning gloves to maintain liner comfort and reduce contamination transfer.
• Follow site PPE procedures for reuse, inspection, laundering, and disposal.

Ansell lists the HyFlex 11-425 under its Ansell Earth product information. Ansell identifies environmental attributes related to manufacturing and packaging for this product.

The HyFlex 11-425 is an industrial safety glove, not a sterile cleanroom glove. For controlled environments, evaluate the glove against the site’s particulate, extractable, linting, contamination, packaging, laundering, coating, 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 HyFlex 11-425?
The glove is rated ANSI Cut Level A3 and EN ISO cut level C. It carries an EN 388 4X43C mechanical protection rating.

What is the abrasion rating?
The HyFlex 11-425 is rated ANSI/ISEA 105-2024 abrasion level 6 and EN abrasion level 4, making it a strong option for repeated abrasive handling tasks.

What is the coating material?
The glove uses a foam nitrile palm coating, supporting grip and comfort in the main contact area.

What is the liner material?
The glove uses a 13-gauge polyamide, fiberglass, and HPPE liner.

Is the glove antistatic?
Yes. Ansell lists the HyFlex 11-425 as antistatic.

Is the glove silicone free?
No. Ansell lists the HyFlex 11-425 as not silicone free.

The HyFlex 11-425 is designed for abrasion-resistant and cut-resistant mechanical hand protection. 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. Final glove selection should be based on a documented hazard assessment, including edge sharpness, contact force, abrasion exposure, puncture exposure, grip requirements, food-contact requirements, contamination risk, coating condition, glove fit, and replacement frequency.

Technical insight: High-abrasion cut glove performance is not defined by cut level alone; abrasion durability, coating wear, grip, puncture risk, liner construction, fit, and actual workpiece geometry all affect safe glove selection.

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

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