Technical Vault: Ansell HyFlex® 11-727 Cut Resistant Industrial Gloves

The Ansell HyFlex® 11-727 is an ultralight A2 / EN ISO B cut-resistant industrial glove engineered for workers who need barehand-like comfort, high abrasion resistance, puncture resistance, dry and slightly oily grip, breathable construction, and reliable everyday mechanical protection. It combines INTERCEPT™ Cut Resistance Technology, a polyurethane palm coating, a 15-gauge nylon / HPPE / spandex liner, and a knitwrist cuff.

This Technical Vault summarizes the verified construction, standards, material profile, cut and abrasion performance, sizing guidance, application guidance, inspection points, storage notes, and use limitations for the HyFlex® 11-727.

Vault summary: Ultralight A2 / EN ISO B cut glove with INTERCEPT™ Cut Resistance Technology, polyurethane palm coating, 15-gauge nylon / HPPE / spandex liner, ANSI abrasion level 6, ANSI puncture level 4, EN 388 4X42B, Category II classification, Dermatologically Tested status, REACH compliance, antistatic construction, sizes 6–11, 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 cut-resistant handling glove should feel secure without restricting hand movement. Oversized gloves can reduce fingertip sensitivity and grip control, while undersized gloves can increase fatigue and shorten glove service life.

Standards note: EN 388 4X42B describes mechanical performance. The “X” in the circular blade cut position means that the ISO cut letter should be used for cut classification. For this glove, the reported ISO cut letter is B.

• Assembling metal parts and components
• General maintenance
• Handling metal sheets and panels
• Handling parts with sharp or rough edges
• Final assembly
• Handling materials with sharp or rough edges
• Assembly and inspection of components
• Applying finish to materials and products
• Automotive production support
• Aerospace production support
• Machinery and equipment work
• Manufacturing environments requiring A2 / EN ISO B cut protection
• Dry or slightly oily component handling requiring high abrasion 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 or arc flash protection
• Heavy cut-force applications requiring higher ANSI or ISO cut levels
• Oil-saturated handling requiring oil-repellent or liquid-repellent glove technology
• Silicone-sensitive painting, coating, or contamination-control processes unless validated by the site
• Sterile cleanroom processing unless separately validated for the controlled environment

Select the HyFlex 11-727 when the job requires a glove that prioritizes ANSI A2 cut resistance, EN ISO B cut classification, ANSI abrasion level 6, puncture level 4, lightweight comfort, polyurethane palm grip, and dry or slightly oily handling control. It is best matched to metal component assembly, maintenance, rough-edged part handling, final assembly, and production environments where wear life and dexterity are both important.

• Inspect the polyurethane palm coating for cracks, peeling, worn-through areas, cuts, punctures, or loss of grip.
• Check fingertips, thumb crotch, palm, and other high-contact zones for abrasion damage or coating separation.
• Confirm the 15-gauge liner is intact and that nylon, HPPE, or spandex 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, heavy oils, greases, or incompatible substances.
• Replace gloves when coating integrity, grip performance, cut protection, fit, tactility, or protective function is visibly compromised.

• Store gloves in a clean, dry location away from excessive heat, direct sunlight, ozone, ignition sources, and sharp objects.
• Keep gloves away from incompatible chemicals unless separately evaluated for that exposure.
• Avoid crushing, folding, or contaminating the polyurethane 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, antistatic evaluation, contamination control, and disposal.

The HyFlex 11-727 is an industrial cut-resistant handling glove, not a sterile cleanroom glove. For controlled environments, evaluate the glove against the site’s particulate, extractable, linting, contamination, packaging, laundering, polyurethane coating, silicone status, antistatic requirements, 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 11-727?
The glove is rated ANSI Cut Level A2 and carries an EN ISO cut level B classification under EN 388 4X42B.

What makes the HyFlex 11-727 durable?
The glove carries ANSI abrasion level 6 and Ansell describes it as 2x more durable versus similar competitive gloves under standardized Ansell lab testing.

What is the coating material?
The glove uses a polyurethane palm coating, supporting secure grip and tactile control in dry or slightly oily handling.

What is the liner material?
Ansell lists the liner as nylon, HPPE, and spandex in a 15-gauge knitted construction.

Is this glove antistatic?
Yes. Ansell lists the HyFlex 11-727 as antistatic. Confirm suitability against site-specific static-control requirements before use.

Is this glove silicone free?
No. Ansell lists the HyFlex 11-727 as not silicone free.

The HyFlex 11-727 is designed for A2 / EN ISO B cut-resistant mechanical hand protection. It is not intended for chemical immersion, validated chemical breakthrough protection, liquidproof barrier protection, electrical protection, thermal protection, flame exposure, molten metal splash, moving blade hazards, heavy-duty cut hazards beyond its A2 / EN ISO B rating, silicone-sensitive processes, or needle puncture protection. Final glove selection should be based on documented hazard assessment, edge sharpness, contact force, abrasion exposure, puncture exposure, grip requirements, oil exposure, silicone-control requirements, antistatic requirements, coating condition, glove fit, and replacement frequency.

Technical insight: The HyFlex 11-727 is strongest where A2 cut protection, very high abrasion resistance, lightweight comfort, dry or slightly oily grip, and routine industrial handling durability must work together; for higher cut, oil-repellent, chemical, heat, impact, silicone-free, sterile, or cleanroom-specific needs, select a glove designed for that specific hazard profile.

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

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