MCR Safety 9278NFS CutPro A3 Nitrile Foam Gloves — Small

The MCR Safety 9278NFS CutPro A3 Nitrile Foam Gloves in Small deliver ANSI/ISEA 105 Level A3 cut resistance in a lightweight 18-gauge HyperMax HPPE shell with a nitrile foam palm coating — purpose-built for the warehousing, logistics, packaging, and light manufacturing workforce where everyday cut hazards are present but higher-rated A6/A7 gloves would reduce dexterity and slow workers down. Rated A3, these gloves cover the cut-hazard range that represents the majority of hand-laceration incidents in distribution centers and e-commerce fulfillment: box cutter and utility knife contact, cardboard and packaging material edges, and light metal hardware exposure. The Small size and HyperMax HPPE construction make the 9278NFS an ideal fit for smaller-handed workers in these environments who require true A3 protection rather than the compromise of an oversized general-purpose glove.

Key Features

• ANSI/ISEA 105 A3 Cut Resistance — Certified protection against cut forces of 500–999 grams; the most widely specified level for warehousing, fulfillment, and packaging environments
• 18-Gauge HyperMax HPPE Shell — High-performance polyethylene fiber in a fine 18-gauge knit for superior cut protection with excellent dexterity and tactile sensitivity
• Nitrile Foam Palm Coating — Foam-structured nitrile coating provides cushioned grip on packaged goods, cartons, and mixed materials in dry and light-damp conditions
• Small Sizing — Properly fitted for workers with palm circumferences in the 7–8 inch range; ensures cut protection is maintained without glove bunching
• Seamless Knit Interior — No seams that cause blisters or hot spots during fast-paced, high-repetition fulfillment work
• Touchscreen-Compatible Fingertips — Allows scanning device, tablet, and RF terminal operation without glove removal
• Breathable Knit Back — Uncoated dorsal keeps hands cool during high-activity pick-pack-ship operations
• Knit Wrist Cuff — Secure fit maintained during repetitive reaching, gripping, and placing motions

Detailed Description

Warehousing and fulfillment operations have become one of the fastest-growing sources of hand laceration injuries in industrial occupational health data. The proliferation of e-commerce and the high throughput demands of modern distribution centers have created environments where workers interact with utility knives, box cutters, banding tools, and sharp packaging hardware dozens of times per shift, in high-repetition cycles that compound the probability of glove contact with cutting edges. ANSI A3 represents the threshold protection level that occupational safety professionals consistently recommend for these environments — providing genuine cut protection against the force ranges generated by knives and box cutters while maintaining the lightweight, flexible glove profile that fast-paced picking and packing work requires.

The 9278NFS uses MCR Safety's HyperMax HPPE fiber in an 18-gauge knit — a more refined construction than the 13-gauge shells common in heavier fabrication gloves. The finer gauge means higher thread count, thinner profile, and better tactile sensitivity at the fingertips. In a warehouse or fulfillment center where workers are scanning barcodes, reading label text, operating RF devices, and handling a diverse mix of package sizes and weights, fingertip sensitivity directly affects throughput. A glove that forces workers to remove it to read a label or operate a scanner is a glove that sits on the shelf, not on the hand — and the 9278NFS's 18-gauge construction and touchscreen-compatible fingertips are designed to eliminate those removal triggers.

Nitrile foam coating is the correct palm coating choice for warehousing and logistics applications because it combines the cushioned grip performance needed for box and carton handling with the light oil tolerance required when workers handle plastics, shrink wrap, and occasionally oily hardware items. The foam structure within the coating provides a slight cushioning effect that reduces hand fatigue during the high-repetition gripping that characterizes pick-pack-ship operations — a meaningful ergonomic benefit when workers may perform thousands of grips per shift.

The Small-only listing (SKU: 9278NFS) makes this product the designated option for Small-handed workers in the 9278NF series. Warehousing and e-commerce operations typically have diverse workforces with a wide hand-size distribution, and ensuring that Small-handed workers have access to properly fitted A3 protection is both a compliance obligation and a practical safety priority. Oversized A3 gloves on small hands reduce both protection efficiency and work efficiency — the 9278NFS eliminates that compromise.

Applications and Use Cases

The MCR Safety 9278NFS is optimized for warehousing, distribution, and light industrial environments where A3 cut protection is specified:

• E-Commerce Fulfillment Centers — High-throughput pick-pack-ship operations with utility knife use zones and mixed package material handling
• Distribution Center Receiving and Shipping — Inbound carton opening, banding removal, and outbound load preparation with blade tools
• Retail Backroom Operations — Box cutter use, shelf stocking, and carton handling in retail distribution and store backroom environments
• Light Manufacturing Assembly — Component unboxing, parts preparation, and sub-assembly work where cardboard and light metal hardware edges are the primary cut hazard
• Pharmaceutical and Medical Supply Distribution — Package handling in regulated distribution environments where cut protection and dexterity are both required
• Food and Beverage Packaging — Carton assembly, case packing, and palletizing operations where cut exposure is periodic but real
• 3PL and Contract Logistics — Multi-client third-party logistics operations handling diverse product types with variable cut hazard profiles

Specifications

Related Products

Complement the 9278NFS with additional hand protection options from WC Safety:

• Cut-Resistant Gloves — A1 through A9 cut protection options for every industry and hazard level
• Work Gloves — General and specialty work gloves for warehousing, logistics, and manufacturing
• Safety Gloves — Chemical, impact, and thermal protection options
• Hand Protection — Complete hand safety catalog for facility-wide glove programs
• MCR Safety Products at WC Safety — Full MCR Safety PPE portfolio