MCR Safety PD6951 Predator A6 Impact PU Gloves

MCR Safety PD6951-XS Predator A6 Impact PU Gloves — X-Small

The MCR Safety PD6951-XS Predator A6 Impact PU Gloves in X-Small bring the full performance specification of the Predator series—ANSI/ISEA 105 A6 cut resistance and ANSI/ISEA 138-compliant impact protection—to workers who require the smallest available size in industrial cut and impact gloves. Built on MCR Safety's HyperMax HPPE shell with a polyurethane palm coating and molded TPR knuckle and dorsal guards, the PD6951-XS addresses a gap that affects a meaningful segment of the industrial workforce: workers with very small hands who are routinely forced to wear undersized "small" gloves that still don't fit correctly, or oversized gloves that compromise both dexterity and protective alignment. For EHS managers, safety officers, and procurement specialists building size-inclusive PPE programs, the X-Small Predator ensures that every worker—regardless of hand size—receives the same verified protection level for simultaneous cut and impact hazard environments.

Key Features

• ANSI/ISEA 105 A6 Cut Resistance — Full A6 rating in the smallest available Predator size; no protection downgrade for X-Small workers compared to Medium or Large.
• ANSI/ISEA 138-Compliant Impact Guards — Scaled TPR knuckle and dorsal guards positioned anatomically for X-Small hand geometry; not simply shrunken large-size guards.
• HyperMax HPPE Shell — Lightweight, high-performance polyethylene fiber achieves A6 cut resistance with better moisture management and lower bulk than aramid alternatives.
• Polyurethane Palm and Fingertip Coating — Thin-film PU provides abrasion resistance and grip while preserving the tactile sensitivity needed for precision parts handling.
• X-Small Fit — Approximately 6.5–7 Inch Hand Circumference — Correct sizing for very small hands; eliminates excess material that reduces dexterity and shifts protective zones out of alignment.
• Adjustable Hook-and-Loop Wrist Closure — Configures the cuff for a snug, debris-excluding fit on smaller wrists where standard closures may leave gaps.
• Machine Washable — Full industrial laundering support for PPE fleet programs; air dry to preserve coating and TPR guard integrity.
• Dual ANSI Compliance — Simultaneous ANSI/ISEA 105 and ANSI/ISEA 138 compliance supports OSHA 29 CFR 1910.138 hazard documentation across all sizes.

Detailed Description

The existence of an X-Small option in a serious industrial cut-and-impact glove line is not a marketing gesture—it reflects an understanding of workforce reality. Among the workers entering industrial trades, a growing proportion have hand dimensions that fall outside the historical range that industrial glove manufacturers designed for. Female workers entering manufacturing, oil and gas, construction, and utilities; workers from population groups with smaller average hand sizes; and individuals who simply have small hands by any distribution standard all share a common PPE challenge: being issued "the smallest available" glove that is still too large.

The consequences of this mismatch are well-documented in safety literature. An oversized cut-resistant glove creates fingertip bunching that turns a fine-parts handling task into a frustration, motivating glove removal—the most common precursor to a hand laceration. Impact guards that sit 10–15 millimeters distal to the actual knuckles do not protect those knuckles from a struck-by event. Wrist closures that don't engage because the cuff diameter exceeds the wearer's wrist allow debris and particulate infiltration that a properly fitting glove would exclude. The PD6951-XS addresses all of these failure modes by offering a genuinely X-Small pattern with properly scaled TPR guard placement.

The HyperMax HPPE liner in the X-Small provides the same A6-level cut resistance as every other size in the Predator series. ANSI/ISEA 105 cut resistance is tested on the liner material itself, using the TDM-100 test method that measures the cutting force required to sever the material under controlled conditions. The result—3,000 grams minimum for A6—is a material property, not a size-dependent property. The X-Small worker benefits from exactly the same cut protection as the XL worker wearing the same model.

The PU coating applied to the palm and fingertip of the PD6951-XS maintains the tactile properties that make the Predator series valuable for precision assembly, inspection, and parts handling tasks. Even in an X-Small glove, the coating film thickness is calibrated to provide abrasion resistance and grip without creating the stiff, clunky feel that heavier coatings impose. Workers who need to feel part geometry, edge conditions, or thread engagement through the glove—quality inspectors, precision assemblers, electronics manufacturing technicians moving into industrial environments—find this coating transparency a meaningful functional advantage.

From a fleet management perspective, stocking the X-Small enables safety and procurement teams to issue every worker a properly fitting glove of the same model rather than substituting a different, potentially lower-rated product for small-handed workers. This standardization simplifies ANSI compliance documentation, ensures consistent hazard control across the crew, and eliminates the peer-pressure dynamic where a worker issued a noticeably different glove than colleagues feels stigmatized for their hand size.

Applications and Use Cases

• Metal Fabrication and Stamping — Workers of all hand sizes handle sheet metal edges, stamped parts, and burrs that require A6 protection; X-Small ensures small-handed workers have properly fitting cut resistance.
• Precision Assembly and Quality Inspection — Inspection technicians and assembly workers with small hands need tactile-transparent gloves that protect without impairing the fine dexterity required for part evaluation.
• Oil and Gas — Female Field Personnel — Female operators, technicians, and inspectors on production facilities and rigs need properly fitting impact gloves for pipe handling and equipment maintenance.
• Apprenticeship and Training Programs — Young workers entering trades often start with smaller hands; issuing properly fitting X-Small gloves from day one establishes correct PPE habits before habits can form around inadequate fits.
• Diversity and Inclusion PPE Initiatives — Organizations with formal D&I commitments to equitable PPE provisioning use the PD6951-XS as evidence of that commitment in hand protection programs.
• Electronics and Light Manufacturing — Light manufacturing facilities handling metal components, stamped housings, and sharp-edged electronic enclosures need cut protection for small-handed workers without sacrificing the dexterity their precision tasks require.

Specifications

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Frequently Asked Questions

What hand circumference does X-Small fit?

X-Small is designed for hand circumferences of approximately 6.5–7 inches, measured around the widest part of the palm excluding the thumb. Workers who find that "Small" gloves have noticeably loose fingertips or excess material at the palm typically benefit from X-Small sizing.

Does the X-Small size provide the same A6 cut resistance as larger sizes?

Yes. ANSI/ISEA 105 A6 cut resistance is a property of the HyperMax HPPE liner material, not the glove size. Every size of the PD6951 series achieves the A6 rating—there is no protection downgrade for X-Small workers.

Are the TPR impact guards repositioned for X-Small hand anatomy?

Yes. MCR Safety designs the impact guard placement for each size pattern to align with the anatomical knuckle and dorsal positions of hands in that size range. Guards are positioned to protect the correct anatomical zones on an X-Small hand, not simply scaled down from larger sizes.

Is the PD6951-XS typically stocked or made to order?

The PD6951-XS is a standard product in the Predator lineup available through WC Safety. Contact our team about current stock levels and lead times for quantity orders, as X-Small sizes can have lower inventory levels than the most common medium and large sizes.

How does an improperly large glove create safety risk?

An oversized glove creates excess fingertip material that reduces dexterity, motivating glove removal—the primary behavioral cause of hand lacerations. Impact guards that overhang the actual knuckle positions do not protect those knuckles. Wrist closures that don't seal properly allow debris infiltration. Proper sizing eliminates all of these risks.

Can X-Small gloves be included in bulk PPE orders?

Yes. WC Safety supports mixed-size bulk orders for worksite PPE programs. Contact our B2B procurement team for assistance sizing your crew and configuring case quantities across all sizes including X-Small.

Are there other MCR Safety glove models available in X-Small?

MCR Safety offers X-Small sizing across several product lines. Browse the full MCR Safety collection on our site or contact our team for guidance on X-Small-compatible gloves for specific hazard profiles beyond cut and impact.