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MCR Safety K9697 Kodiak Insulated Sandy Latex Gloves — Cold & Cut
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EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.5/5 — WC Safety Review of the MCR Safety K9697 Kodiak, a dual cold-and-cut winter glove with a sandy latex grip. Editorial assessment by Steven Eaton, WC Safety editor, based on published MCR Saf...
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EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.5/5 — WC Safety Review of the MCR Safety K9697 Kodiak, a dual cold-and-cut winter glove with a sandy latex grip.
Editorial assessment by Steven Eaton, WC Safety editor, based on published MCR Safety specifications and category fit. We did not laboratory-test this product.
Editorial assessment by Steven Eaton, WC Safety editor, based on published MCR Safety specifications and category fit. We did not laboratory-test this product.
The MCR Safety K9697 Kodiak is a dual-function cold-weather and cut-resistant work glove — a Thinsulate-insulated, HPPE cut-resistant knit finished with a sandy latex palm coating for grip in cold, wet conditions. It suits cold storage, winter outdoor construction, and cold-chain logistics, and it runs in sizes Small through 2X-Large.
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Why the MCR Safety K9697 covers cold and cut at once
Cold storage and winter jobsites pose two problems at once: hands go numb, and the materials are still sharp. A plain winter glove leaves you exposed to cuts; a plain cut glove leaves you freezing. The Kodiak K9697 does both — Thinsulate insulation for warmth, an HPPE cut-resistant shell for blade protection, and a sandy latex palm that grips cold, wet material where a smooth coating would slip. It is the dual-hazard glove for freezers, cold-chain docks, and winter construction, and it runs down to Small so smaller-handed workers — often left out of cold-weather PPE runs — get a properly fitted glove too. Carrying one glove that handles both cold and cut also simplifies a stockroom that would otherwise pair a liner with a separate cut glove. As cut-resistant gloves go, this is the insulated cold-and-cut pick, and the best cut-resistant gloves guide and ANSI cut levels guide cover how cut ratings map to tasks.
Safety first: the sandy palm coating is natural rubber latex, so the K9697 is not suitable for workers with a latex allergy — choose an insulated glove with a nitrile or PU coating where latex must be avoided. It is a cut-and-cold glove, not a chemical or heat glove; confirm its ANSI cut level on the listing and match it to your hazard, since the ANSI scale measures blade cut, not puncture or needle-stick. Match the glove to your measured hazard with the cut-resistant gloves complete guide.
What the MCR Safety K9697 listing documents
From the published specs: Thinsulate insulation for cold weather; an HPPE cut-resistant shell; a sandy latex palm coating for cold-wet grip; a dual-function cold-and-cut design; sizes Small to 2X-Large. These are true insulated cut resistant gloves and genuine cold weather work gloves — grippy sandy latex gloves for freezing, sharp work.
How the K9697 compares to other gloves
For uninsulated cut protection in warmer conditions, step to the A4 MCR 92721S, A5 MCR 92752, or oily-grip MCR 9188SFBS; for latex-free cut options, the Ansell HyFlex 11-518 and Ergodyne ProFlex 7141. For impact hazards, the MCR PD4903 Predator; and for warm leather work, the leather work gloves collection and leather glove guide.
Choosing the right glove for your hazard
Match the glove to the environment and the material. For latex concerns, the nitrile-vs-latex guide explains alternatives; for grip options, browse the nitrile-coated collection and mechanics gloves, and the coating guide compares palm finishes; higher-cut options like the A6 Ergodyne ProFlex 7061 suit sharper work. The full hand protection collection spans insulated, cut, chemical, and impact options.
Where it fits by job and crew orders
The insulated K9697 suits cold storage, freezer and cold-chain logistics, and winter outdoor construction where hands need warmth and cut protection together — compare cut levels with the cut-resistant gloves guide. For crew orders, quantity purchasing runs through a free Amazon Business account — volume pricing, PO numbers at checkout, and tax-exempt eligibility for qualifying organizations, with the walkthrough linked in our footer.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MCR Safety K9697 Kodiak?
A dual-function cold-weather and cut-resistant work glove - a Thinsulate-insulated, HPPE cut-resistant knit finished with a sandy latex palm coating for grip in cold, wet conditions. It suits cold storage, winter construction, and cold-chain work, in sizes Small through 2X-Large.
Does it contain latex?
Yes - the palm coating is sandy latex, so the glove contains natural rubber latex. It is not suitable for workers with a latex allergy; if latex is a concern, choose an insulated glove with a nitrile or PU coating instead.
What makes it a cold-weather glove?
Thinsulate insulation is engineered to retain warmth in cold environments, so the K9697 keeps hands functional in cold storage, freezers, and winter outdoor work where a standard glove would leave hands cold.
Is it cut-resistant?
Yes - it is built on an HPPE cut-resistant shell, so it adds cut protection to the insulation. Check the listing for the specific ANSI cut level, and match it to your hazard rather than assuming.
What is the sandy latex palm for?
The sandy latex palm coating provides grip in cold, wet, and slippery conditions where a smooth coating would slip. The textured finish bites on cold, damp material and tools.
What jobs is it for?
Cold storage operations, freezer and cold-chain logistics, and winter outdoor construction where hands need both warmth and cut protection - dual-hazard cold environments with sharp materials.
Is it chemical- or heat-resistant?
No - the K9697 is a cold-weather cut glove. It is not rated against chemicals or for heat unless the listing states it; for those hazards use a dedicated chemical-resistant or heat glove.
Why does it emphasize smaller sizes?
Smaller-handed workers are often underrepresented in cold-weather PPE. The K9697 runs down to Small (about 7 to 7.5 inch hand circumference) so every worker gets a properly fitted insulated cut glove, not just the average-handed majority.
What sizes does it come in?
Small through 2X-Large, using size-suffixed SKUs (K9697S up to K96972XL). A snug fit improves dexterity, warmth retention, and cut protection, so size to a firm but comfortable fit.
Can I use it in warm conditions?
It is built for cold work - the insulation that keeps hands warm in a freezer will make them hot in a warm shop. Use an uninsulated cut glove for warm environments and save the K9697 for the cold.
How do I care for it?
Follow the care label; keep it dry between uses and let it dry fully after wet work. Retire it once the shell is cut through, the coating wears, or the insulation packs down - a compromised glove protects less.
How do I order for a crew?
Quantity purchasing runs through a free Amazon Business account - volume pricing, PO numbers at checkout, and tax-exempt eligibility for qualifying organizations. The bulk-ordering walkthrough is linked in our site footer.
Read our detailed MCR Safety K9697 Kodiak Insulated Sandy Latex Gloves review — strengths, limitations, and the alternatives that matter.
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MCR Safety
Model / SKU
K9697S
Product Type
Cut Resistant Gloves
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MPN
K9697S
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MCR Safety K9697 Kodiak?
A dual-function cold-weather and cut-resistant work glove - a Thinsulate-insulated, HPPE cut-resistant knit finished with a sandy latex palm coating for grip in cold, wet conditions. It suits cold storage, winter construction, and cold-chain work, in sizes Small through 2X-Large.
Does it contain latex?
Yes - the palm coating is sandy latex, so the glove contains natural rubber latex. It is not suitable for workers with a latex allergy; if latex is a concern, choose an insulated glove with a nitrile or PU coating instead.
What makes it a cold-weather glove?
Thinsulate insulation is engineered to retain warmth in cold environments, so the K9697 keeps hands functional in cold storage, freezers, and winter outdoor work where a standard glove would leave hands cold.
Is it cut-resistant?
Yes - it is built on an HPPE cut-resistant shell, so it adds cut protection to the insulation. Check the listing for the specific ANSI cut level, and match it to your hazard rather than assuming.
What is the sandy latex palm for?
The sandy latex palm coating provides grip in cold, wet, and slippery conditions where a smooth coating would slip. The textured finish bites on cold, damp material and tools.
What jobs is it for?
Cold storage operations, freezer and cold-chain logistics, and winter outdoor construction where hands need both warmth and cut protection - dual-hazard cold environments with sharp materials.
Is it chemical- or heat-resistant?
No - the K9697 is a cold-weather cut glove. It is not rated against chemicals or for heat unless the listing states it; for those hazards use a dedicated chemical-resistant or heat glove.
Why does it emphasize smaller sizes?
Smaller-handed workers are often underrepresented in cold-weather PPE. The K9697 runs down to Small (about 7 to 7.5 inch hand circumference) so every worker gets a properly fitted insulated cut glove, not just the average-handed majority.
What sizes does it come in?
Small through 2X-Large, using size-suffixed SKUs (K9697S up to K96972XL). A snug fit improves dexterity, warmth retention, and cut protection, so size to a firm but comfortable fit.
Can I use it in warm conditions?
It is built for cold work - the insulation that keeps hands warm in a freezer will make them hot in a warm shop. Use an uninsulated cut glove for warm environments and save the K9697 for the cold.
How do I care for it?
Follow the care label; keep it dry between uses and let it dry fully after wet work. Retire it once the shell is cut through, the coating wears, or the insulation packs down - a compromised glove protects less.
How do I order for a crew?
Quantity purchasing runs through a free Amazon Business account - volume pricing, PO numbers at checkout, and tax-exempt eligibility for qualifying organizations. The bulk-ordering walkthrough is linked in our site footer.