High-performance polyethylene (HPPE) gloves with added steel and/or glass fibers offer an increased cut resistance over gloves made with HPPE only. The Cordova-brand MACHINISTâ„¢ glove features a 13-gauge, salt & pepper, HPPE/Glass fiber shell with a gray, polyurethane (PU) palm coating for added gripping power. It offers an A4 cut level. Common applications include materials handling and assembly.