The KX-05 KARBON Glove, a Golden A' Design Award winner, is a testament to the Safety INXS Design Team's commitment to innovation and safety. The design was inspired by the combination of Carbon Fibre and Hexagon, materials known for their high strength-to-weight ratio and hexagonal structure, nature's perfect shape. The team envisages the KARBON Glove as a living, breathing entity, constantly evolving to meet the ever-changing risks and challenges faced by working professionals.
What sets the KX-05 KARBON Glove apart from other industrial safety gloves is its unique blend of features. The glove boasts a form-fitting Spandex back for flexibility and breathability, an ultra-high abrasion synthetic suede palm for durability and comfort, and a rough grip distal palmar composite patch, reinforced with a forefinger/thumb grip zone. It also features low-profile, dorsal TPR full finger and knuckle guards to prevent injuries from impacts and knocks, and an impact-absorbing XRD palm.
The glove's superior protection and comfort are achieved through the use of advanced materials and technologies. The palm area is manufactured from an ultra-high abrasion synthetic material for increased durability and protection. The glove also features a TPR (Thermal Plastic Rubber) Impact Energy Dispersion System on the back of the hands, providing low-profile flexible impact guards. Additionally, the glove incorporates XRD specially formulated padding in the palm to significantly reduce shock and vibration from power hand tools.
The KX-05 KARBON Glove was conceived in Shanghai in early 2015 and evolved over time, with initial concept samples displayed at the A+A safety exhibition in Dusseldorf, Germany, in October 2015. The positive feedback received led to further improvements and the glove's official launch at the Cologne Hardware and Tooling exhibition in March 2016. The Safety INXS Design Team's extensive experience in manufacturing industrial work gloves and leading TPR dorsal protection informed the design process.
The KX-05 KARBON Glove is not just a protective glove; it's a balance of extreme protection, dexterity, grip, and comfort in a compact design. The XRD protection difference is especially apparent at high-speed impact, with the soft contouring material instantly dissipating force upon impact, absorbing up to 90% of energy. This innovative design, coupled with the glove's stylish look, sets a new standard in industrial safety gloves.
The KX-05 KARBON Glove's Golden A' Design Award is a testament to the Safety INXS Design Team's exceptional design prowess. The award recognizes marvelous, outstanding, and trendsetting creations that advance art, science, design, and technology. The KX-05 KARBON Glove is indeed a venerated product that embodies extraordinary excellence and significantly impacts the world with its desirable characteristics.
Project Designers: Shanghai Select Safety Products Co Ltd
Image Credits: Shanghai Select Safety Products Co Ltd
Project Team Members: Jason Sparrow
Ailice Zhang
Matt Ma
Jane Chen
Wen Juan Chen
Project Name: Karbon KX-05
Project Client: Shanghai Select Safety Products Co Ltd