Technical Vault: Ansell HyFlex® 11-731 Cut Resistant Industrial Gloves

The Ansell HyFlex® 11-731 is an entry-level A2 / EN ISO B cut-resistant industrial glove engineered for workers who need thin handling feel, flexible movement, tactile sensitivity, abrasion resistance, puncture resistance, polyurethane grip, and routine mechanical protection. It combines INTERCEPT™ Cut Resistance Technology, a thin polyurethane palm coating, an 18-gauge nylon / HPPE / fiberglass / 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® 11-731.

Vault summary: Entry-level A2 / EN ISO B cut glove with INTERCEPT™ Cut Resistance Technology, thin polyurethane palm coating, 18-gauge nylon / HPPE / fiberglass / spandex liner, ANSI abrasion level 4, ANSI puncture level 3, EN 388 4X42B, Category II classification, REACH compliance, 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 18-gauge cut-resistant glove should feel secure without restricting fingertip movement. Oversized gloves can reduce tactility 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.

Ansell lists environmental attributes for the HyFlex 11-731 under its Ansell Earth profile. These attributes relate to manufacturing and packaging rather than glove hazard performance.

• Manufactured in a facility certified by Intertek for diverting more than 99% of waste from landfill
• Manufactured in a facility with an accredited Environmental Management System
• Plastic-free packaging
• Recyclable packaging
• Shipper case includes a minimum of 80% recycled material
• Primary packaging redesigned to contain 70% less plastic versus previous packaging
• Paperband made of responsibly sourced raw material
• Shipper case sizes optimized for efficient shipping

• Assembly and inspection of components
• Press injection molding
• Picking and fastening components
• Final assembly
• Delivery of parts to production line
• Applying finish to materials and products
• Handling incoming goods
• Automotive production support
• Machinery and equipment work
• Dry component handling requiring entry-level A2 / EN ISO B cut protection
• Small-part handling where flexibility and tactile sensitivity are priorities

• 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 antistatic-controlled applications requiring validated antistatic PPE
• Heavy-duty mechanical applications
• Higher cut-force hazards requiring a higher ANSI or ISO cut rating
• 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 11-731 when the job requires a glove that prioritizes thin handling feel, ANSI A2 cut resistance, EN ISO B cut classification, polyurethane palm grip, abrasion level 4, puncture level 3, flexibility, and fingertip sensitivity. It is best matched to routine assembly, inspection, component handling, press injection molding, final assembly, and incoming-goods handling where entry-level cut protection is sufficient.

• 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 18-gauge liner is intact and that nylon, HPPE, fiberglass, 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, contamination control, and disposal.

The HyFlex 11-731 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 11-731?
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 11-731 useful for precision handling?
The glove combines an 18-gauge liner with a thin polyurethane palm coating, helping support flexibility, fingertip sensitivity, and grip control.

What is the coating material?
The glove uses a polyurethane palm coating, supporting durable wear and controlled handling in dry applications.

What is the liner material?
Ansell lists the liner as nylon, HPPE, fiberglass, and spandex in an 18-gauge knitted construction.

Is this glove silicone free?
No. Ansell lists the HyFlex 11-731 as not silicone free.

Is this glove antistatic?
No. Ansell lists the HyFlex 11-731 as not antistatic.

The HyFlex 11-731 is designed for entry-level 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 mechanical applications, cut hazards beyond its A2 / EN ISO B rating, antistatic-controlled applications, 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, silicone-control requirements, coating condition, glove fit, and replacement frequency.

Technical insight: The HyFlex 11-731 is strongest where thin PU grip, flexible 18-gauge handling, entry-level A2 cut resistance, and abrasion durability must work together; for higher cut, oil, chemical, heat, impact, antistatic, 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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