Meet the Industry’s Thinnest 24 guage, A6 Cut-Resistant Glove: Superior Glove Dexterity Max™ S24TAXHN and S24TAXGHN (Hi-Viz)
When it comes to cut-resistant gloves, workers have traditionally had to make a compromise: more cut protection often meant more bulk, while thinner gloves provided better dexterity but less protection.
Superior Glove is changing that equation.
The new Dexterity Max™ S24TAXHN combines 24-gauge micro-knit construction with ANSI A6 cut resistance, creating what Superior Glove describes as the industry’s thinnest cut-resistant glove. The result is an exceptionally lightweight glove designed for applications where workers need high cut protection without sacrificing touch sensitivity, flexibility, or precision.
24-Gauge: What Does It Actually Mean?
One of the most remarkable features of the S24TAXHN is its 24-gauge knit construction.
But what does "gauge" mean when talking about gloves?
Gauge refers to the number of stitches used within a specific length of knitted material. In general, a higher gauge means a finer, thinner yarn and a thinner glove, while a lower gauge produces a thicker, bulkier glove. Superior Glove explains the relationship simply: as gauge increases, yarn becomes thinner and the glove becomes lighter, with greater dexterity and tactile feel.
That makes 24-gauge a remarkable achievement for a glove that also provides a high level of cut resistance.
Instead of feeling like you're wearing a bulky safety glove, the S24TAXHN is designed to feel much more like a second skin. S24TAXGHN is the hi-viz version of this glove.
For example:
7-gauge – thick, durable construction
10-gauge – heavier-duty general-purpose gloves
13-gauge – common balance of protection and dexterity
15–18 gauge – lightweight and highly dexterous
21-gauge – extremely thin and tactile
24-gauge – exceptionally fine, lightweight construction
So What Does ANSI A6 Mean?
Gauge tells you about the construction and thickness of the glove. It does not tell you how cut-resistant the glove is.
That's where the ANSI/ISEA 105 cut rating comes in.
The ANSI cut scale ranges from A1 through A9, with A1 representing lower cut resistance and A9 representing the highest level. Cut resistance is determined through standardized testing that measures how much force is required for a blade to cut through the glove material.
A simplified breakdown is:
ANSI Cut Level General Protection
A1–A3 Light cut hazards
A4 Moderate cut hazards
A5–A6 High cut hazards
A7–A9 Very high/extreme cut hazards
An A6 rating therefore represents a significant level of cut protection, suitable for many applications involving sharp metal, blades, glass and other serious cut hazards.
The important distinction
24-gauge = how thin/fine the glove is.
A6 = how resistant the glove is to a standardized cut test.
They measure two completely different characteristics—and that's what makes the S24TAXHN so interesting.
You're getting extreme thinness and dexterity together with high cut resistance.
360° Cut Protection
The S24TAXHN isn't simply an A6-rated palm glove.
Its TenActiv™ engineered yarn provides 360° cut protection, helping protect the hand across the glove rather than limiting the cut-resistant material to a specific area. Superior Glove rates the glove ANSI A6 for 360° cut resistance.
This is particularly valuable when handling sharp components where the back of the hand or fingers may also come into contact with an edge.
Hyper-Thin Haptica™ Foam Nitrile Coating
The innovation doesn't stop with the knitted shell.
The S24TAXHN uses a hyper-thin Haptica™ foam nitrile palm coating designed to provide a secure grip while maintaining the glove's exceptional tactile feel. The coating provides steady wet grip without adding the bulk associated with many traditional coated work gloves.
That combination makes the glove especially attractive for precision handling, where workers need to feel small components, manipulate tools or handle delicate parts.
Touchscreen Compatible
Today's workers increasingly need to move between physical tasks and digital equipment.
The Dexterity Max S24TAXHN is touchscreen compatible, allowing workers to operate compatible phones, tablets and touchscreen equipment without constantly removing their gloves.
That can make a surprisingly big difference in productivity—particularly in manufacturing, warehousing and maintenance environments where digital work instructions or inventory systems are part of the job.
ESD Protection for Electronics
The S24TAXHN also features electrostatic dissipative (ESD) properties, making it suitable for applications involving sensitive electronic components.
The glove is designed to help dissipate static energy when working with microelectronics, adding another layer of functionality beyond traditional cut protection.
Where Does the S24TAXHN Fit Best?
Superior Glove recommends the S24TAXHN for applications including:
Automotive assembly
Small parts handling
Blade handling
Metal fabrication
Food processing
Material handling
Maintenance
Construction
Warehousing
Precision assembly
It is particularly compelling wherever cut protection and precision have historically been difficult to balance.
Think about workers handling small stamped-metal components, sharp edges, blades or precision parts. A thick glove may provide protection but make the job harder. A very thin glove may provide excellent dexterity but insufficient cut resistance.
The S24TAXHN is designed to bridge that gap.
Now Available in Hi-Viz
For applications where worker visibility and hand protection are equally important, Superior Glove also offers the Dexterity Max in a Hi-Viz version: the S24TAXGHN.
The S24TAXGHN features the same revolutionary 24-gauge construction and ANSI A6 360° cut resistance, but uses a Hi-Viz green TenActiv™ engineered yarn to improve hand visibility and hand placement. It also features the hyper-thin Haptica™ foam nitrile palm coating, touchscreen compatibility, ESD/anti-static properties, and excellent tactile sensitivity.
The Hi-Viz version is especially useful in environments where workers need to quickly see their hands while handling parts or tools, or where increased visibility is an important part of the overall safety program.
Two Versions. One Revolutionary 24-Gauge Design.
Whether you choose the standard S24TAXHN or the Hi-Viz S24TAXGHN, you're getting an incredibly thin glove engineered to deliver an unusual combination of A6 cut protection, flexibility, dexterity and tactile sensitivity.
Standard S24TAXHN: Maximum precision and sensitivity.
Hi-Viz S24TAXGHN: Maximum precision, sensitivity and increased visibility.
The Bottom Line
The Superior Glove Dexterity Max™ S24TAXHN and S24TAXGHN (Hi-Vis) represent a significant step forward in hand protection.
24-gauge construction.
ANSI A6 cut resistance.
360° cut protection.
Hyper-thin Haptica™ foam nitrile coating.
Touchscreen compatibility.
ESD properties.
It's a combination that would have been difficult to imagine in a traditional cut-resistant glove.
If your application requires workers to have maximum tactile sensitivity and freedom of movement while still requiring high cut protection, the S24TAXHN deserves a serious look.
Shop the Superior Glove Dexterity Max™ S24TAXHN
The Superior Glove Dexterity Max™ S24TAXHN is available from MDS Associates in sizes 5–12.
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