MCR Safety PD4900 Predator A9 Hi-Vis Needle-Resist Gloves

When your crew faces needles, sharps, and cut hazards in high-risk environments, you need gloves engineered to the highest protection standard available. The MCR Safety PD4900-S Predator A9 Hi-Vis Needle-Resist Gloves in Small (SKU: PD4900-S) deliver ANSI/ISEA 105 A9 cut resistance combined with needle puncture resistance — a rare dual-protection combination critical for waste management, recycling operations, and emergency response personnel. Built on a HyperMax HPPE liner with hi-vis yellow coloring, these gloves keep workers visible and protected simultaneously, addressing two of the most pressing safety compliance requirements on a single hand.

Key Features

• ANSI/ISEA 105 Cut Level A9 — highest cut resistance classification available
• Needle puncture resistance rated per ANSI/ISEA 105 standard
• HyperMax HPPE high-performance polyethylene fiber liner construction
• Hi-vis yellow coloring for enhanced worker visibility
• Knit wrist cuff for secure fit and debris exclusion
• Lightweight, flexible design for dexterity-sensitive tasks
• Machine washable for extended service life
• Size: Small — fits hand circumference approximately 7 inches
• EN 388 compliant construction principles
• Designed and tested to meet OSHA PPE selection requirements

Detailed Description

The MCR Safety Predator PD4900 series represents the convergence of two critical protection demands that traditional work gloves fail to address together: extreme cut resistance and needle puncture protection. In waste management and recycling environments, workers routinely encounter discarded sharps — syringes, broken glass, metal shards — that pose simultaneous laceration and needle-stick injury risk. The PD4900-S addresses this dual threat by combining an ANSI/ISEA 105 A9-rated HyperMax HPPE fiber construction with needle puncture resistance validated under standardized testing protocols. For small-handed workers in these high-exposure roles, proper glove fit is not a comfort issue — it is a protection issue. An oversized glove bunches at the palm and reduces puncture resistance at critical contact points. The PD4900-S is sized specifically to provide snug, full-contact coverage for small hand profiles.

HyperMax HPPE (High-Performance Polyethylene) is a next-generation cut-resistant fiber that achieves A9 cut levels without the bulk and stiffness traditionally associated with heavy-duty cut-resistant gloves. The fine denier construction allows the liner to flex naturally with hand movement, supporting grip strength and finger sensitivity across repetitive sorting, handling, and inspection tasks. This is particularly important in recycling and waste processing environments where workers perform thousands of object-handling cycles per shift. Fatigue-related loosened grip or glove removal — both common with uncomfortable PPE — are the leading causes of injury in these settings. The PD4900-S is designed to stay on workers' hands by staying comfortable throughout a full shift.

The hi-vis yellow coloring of the PD4900-S serves a dual regulatory and operational function. Many waste management and municipal recycling operations require workers to wear high-visibility PPE as part of ANSI/ISEA 107 compliant safety programs — while gloves are not typically the primary hi-vis garment, hi-vis gloves reinforce overall program compliance and increase hand visibility during vehicle-proximity work. Emergency response and hazmat teams also benefit from the high-contrast coloring, which aids in visual tracking of hand placement during complex tasks under low-visibility conditions or while wearing bulky protective suits.

The knit wrist cuff on the PD4900-S provides a close-fitting closure that seals out fine particulates, liquids, and debris from entering the glove interior. In recycling environments this matters because glass dust, paper fibers, and chemical residue on sorted materials can accumulate inside loose-cuffed gloves, causing skin irritation and reducing the liner's protective integrity over time. The secure cuff also helps retain the glove during pulling and grasping motions, preventing the glove from partially slipping off and leaving skin exposed at the palm heel — a common injury vector in sorting operations.

From a procurement standpoint, the PD4900-S is machine washable, which significantly extends service life and reduces per-pair cost over a program period. Safety managers sourcing for crews of 20 or more workers will find that washability translates directly to reduced quarterly glove spend. MCR Safety's Predator series is manufactured under consistent quality control processes, and the PD4900 model is available across a full size run, allowing fleet buyers to standardize on a single SKU family while accommodating diverse hand sizes across their workforce.

Applications and Use Cases

• Municipal solid waste (MSW) sorting and processing — needle and sharps exposure protection
• Recycling facility sorting lines — mixed material streams including glass and metal
• Emergency medical response and first responder operations — needle-stick risk environments
• Hazmat team operations — sharps handling during site remediation
• Hospital and clinical waste handling — biohazard sharps management
• Law enforcement evidence handling — protection from concealed sharps
• Utility and infrastructure inspection — pipe and conduit interior inspection
• Security screening and search operations

Specifications

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FAQ

What does ANSI/ISEA 105 A9 cut resistance mean for the PD4900-S?

ANSI/ISEA 105 A9 is the highest cut resistance classification in the American standard. It requires a blade force greater than 6000 grams to cut through the glove material under standardized TDM-100 testing. For waste management and recycling workers, A9 means protection against the sharpest materials in typical mixed waste streams including broken glass and sheet metal edges.

Are the PD4900-S gloves tested for needle puncture resistance?

Yes. The PD4900-S Predator gloves carry needle puncture resistance rating under ANSI/ISEA 105. This is a separate test from cut resistance and specifically evaluates the force required to push a hypodermic needle through the glove material. This dual protection — cut and needle-puncture — makes the PD4900 series uniquely suited for waste handling and emergency response environments.

What is HyperMax HPPE and why does it matter?

HyperMax HPPE (High-Performance Polyethylene) is a next-generation cut-resistant fiber used in the PD4900 liner. It achieves A9 cut ratings with less bulk and better flexibility than older cut-resistant fibers like steel wire blends or aramid alone. This results in a glove that maintains protection at the highest level while allowing workers to retain hand dexterity for sorting and handling tasks.

How should I determine if my workers need the Small size?

The Small size PD4900-S is designed for workers with a hand circumference of approximately 7 inches, measured around the widest part of the palm excluding the thumb. Proper fit is critical for puncture and cut resistance — a glove that is too large will bunch at the palm and reduce effective protection. We recommend measuring all workers and ordering size-specific quantities rather than defaulting to a single size across a crew.

Can the PD4900-S be used in emergency medical response?

Yes. Emergency medical responders and first responders who encounter needle-stick hazards — such as at overdose scenes, accident sites, or during search operations — benefit from the PD4900's combined cut and needle puncture resistance. The gloves are not a replacement for sterile medical gloves where contamination control is required, but they provide a critical outer protective layer over nitrile or latex examination gloves.

Are these gloves machine washable?

Yes, the PD4900-S is machine washable. This extends the usable life of each pair and reduces program cost per worker. Wash in cold water on a gentle cycle and air dry. Avoid bleach and high-heat drying, which can degrade the HPPE fiber and reduce cut resistance performance over time. Inspect gloves after each wash for signs of fiber separation or visible wear.

Does the hi-vis color meet ANSI 107 high-visibility requirements?

The hi-vis yellow coloring of the PD4900-S enhances overall worker visibility but the gloves themselves are not classified as ANSI/ISEA 107 high-visibility safety apparel, which governs vests and garments. The gloves complement a full hi-vis PPE program and increase hand visibility in vehicle-proximity and low-light environments, but hi-vis garment requirements should be met with certified vests or jackets.

How does the PD4900 series differ from standard cut-resistant gloves?

Standard A9 cut-resistant gloves protect against lacerations but typically do not address needle or sharps puncture as a separate protection category. The PD4900 series adds needle puncture resistance testing on top of A9 cut ratings, making it specifically designed for environments where both risks exist simultaneously — which is the defining characteristic of waste handling, recycling, and emergency response work.