The Difference Between Nylon & Polyester Glove Liner

Nylon and polyester are synthetic fabrics that see wide use across many industries. They most commonly appear in the garment-manufacturing industry, but they’re versatile enough to be used as specialty fabrics in aerospace, automotive, and medical applications. Comparing nylon with polyester shows that they have many similar properties, but several crucial distinctions still exist between them.

durability

Polyester is a tough synthetic material which can be softer than nylon on the skin. Very durable and easy to wash. 

Polyamide or Nylon is a tough synthetic fibre with good stretch and durability. It offers low lint properties when used alone but is often mixed with other fibres. 

Polyester and nylon look the same, but they have big difference in durability and cost. When we use for dipping gloves, nylon is better than polyester. It is more durable and soft, but the cost is higher. And because of its high cost — generally twice that of polyester, if clients do not emphasized, we assume 13 gauge nylon liner dipping gloves as polyester composition instead.

water-resistant

Nylon is a durable, abrasion resistant and resilient fiber. Over all it is a well wearing and resistant to insects, fungi and mildew. 

Both nylon and polyester resist water, but polyester resists it better than nylon. Additionally, polyester’s water-resistant properties increase as the thread count rises. However, neither material is fully waterproof unless it’s coated with special materials.

flammability

Nylon and polyester are both flammable, but each reacts differently to fire: nylon melts before burning, whereas polyester melts and burns at the same time. 

Polyester has a higher flammability temperature than type 6 nylon, so it catches fire less easily.although it can distort at higher temperatures. Whilst flammable it tends to shrink away from flames, self extinguish and absorbs very little moisture. 

Polyester also resists UV much more effectively than nylon, which quickly fades when exposed to sunlight. However, both hold up equally well to mildew.

Contrast of nylon & polyester gloves

                                                       PY301                                                                                                                          PD301

Nylon gloves have various uses which makes them suitable for high risk uses like construction or industrial work. Our Recommendation: You should choose appropriate gloves for your use to give your hands maximum protection. using a nylon liner to offer excellent resistance to abrasion and tears.Our gloves are flexible and ergonomically designed for comfort.

Different color choices for you

We provide different colors for clients. 

Some typical colors are white, black, 

red, gray and etc. Color has a certain 

impact on the cost of polyester gloves. 

White is the cheapest;

We provide different colors for clients. 

Some typical colors are white, black, red, 

gray and etc. Color has a certain impact 

on the cost of polyester gloves. White is the 

cheapest;

Typical colors like gray, red and black are higher 

than white color; Uncommon colors, such as dark 

blue, it is higher than typical colors. So if you want 

special color, the quantity must be large enough 

to be customized, it does not apply to smaller orders.   

Find the Perfect nylon or polyester gloves at SKYEE

SKYEE provides both nylon and polyester fabricswith different coating (PU、nitrile）for use in a wide variety of industries. We ensure that our fabrics can withstand anything nature throws at them, no matter the application.

Contact us today if you would like to learn more about our different gloves.