The back of the glove is made from which fabric?

• A. Cotton
• B. Kevlar knit on back
• C. PBI/Kevlar knit fabric
• D. Nomex knit

Answer: (C)

The fabric on the back of the glove is chosen for high heat resistance and durability while keeping the hand flexible. PBI provides outstanding heat stability and flame resistance, and pairing it with Kevlar adds additional strength and cut resistance. Together in a knit fabric, they protect the dorsal side of the hand from radiant and hot contact exposure while the palm remains reinforced with leather for grip and abrasion resistance. Cotton would burn and offer little protection, Kevlar knit alone doesn’t achieve the same level of extreme-heat performance, and Nomex knit, while flame resistant, doesn’t match the heat-ticking performance of the PBI/Kevlar blend. So the best choice is PBI/Kevlar knit fabric.