PROTECCIÓN LABORAL 86 | 1oTrimestre16 Updated products Fiberglass VS Dyneema® Diamond Technology Juba Protective Equipment, S. L. uses innovative and value generating technologies as the basis for new developments, providing a series of differentiating elements that offer added value to its distributors and solution to different applications at work. The manufacturer of Santo Domingo de la Calzada, La Rioja (Spain) presents its latest developments at Sicur (stand 6C06) with a clear position in favor of Dyneema technology. “We are always ready to give out the strengths of the Dyneema® Diamond Technology in front the weaknesses of fiberglass. The table attached presents the detailed comparison of the two fibers and their main characteristics”, company’s sources remark. ® than those of fiberglass without the drawbacks of this material. In short, we can highlight the following advantages: -Stronger. It’s not necessary to use fiberglass for maximum protection. -More secure. The glass fiber is fragile and breaks easily. Once broken, the cut protection decreases. -More comfortable. No skin irritation. Glass fibers break and can cause skin irritation. -More comfort. The users feeling discomfort are more likely to work without gloves, so that the consequences of an accident are aggravated. -More durable. The glass fiber is broken with use, so that it does not protect after a certain period of time. -Washable. Washing damages fiberglass and reduces its protection. Diamond Dyneema® technology can be washed without any effect on the fibers. Juba has developed a series of models made with Dyneema® Diamond Technology to provide maximum protection against cuts and abrasion. With this technology touch’s gloves is improved, so that muscle fatigue is also reduced, allowing improved productivity. By not using fiberglass to increase cut resistance levels of textile fibers, users are prevented to develop allergies caused by skin contact with fiberglass when the glove is worn by use. As other gloves made with Dyneema®, this series also offers great flexibility, lightness and fresh touch, which gives them comfort properties and unsurpassed breathability, meeting the expectations of users. Dyneema protection Fiberglass is often used in gloves to reinforce the levels of cut resistance. However, gloves made from fiberglass as the main component have some disadvantages. By contrast, the gloves with Dyneema® Diamond Technology reach the same protection against cuts Diamond, limitless 105