Touchscreen gloves from ASATEX – safety meets digital efficiency
A touch on the tablet, a scan in the warehouse, a click on the machine display – digital devices have long been part of our everyday working lives. At the same time, hand protection remains essential to prevent injuries or chemical exposure. ASATEX combines both: work gloves with integrated touchscreen functionality that combine protection, comfort and digital usability.
Since when has the touchscreen been available?
Touchscreen technology has a long history of development:
Touch technology has undergone a long development: 1960s first capacitive concepts in research; 1980s/90s widespread use of resistive touchscreens in industry and terminal systems. From 2007 onwards, smartphones set the capacitive standard in everyday life. ASATEX integrates touch functionality into gloves as soon as digital input without changing gloves is required in practice.
How do you make gloves touchscreen compatible?
Capacitive modern displays react to the electrical impulses of human skin. Normal gloves have an insulating effect and block this effect, making operation impossible.
ASATEX gloves use conductive fibres or coatings that transmit the electrical impulse from the finger to the display. This allows smartphones, scanners or machine displays to be operated safely and precisely.
Knitted yarns are usually more durable than pure top coats.
Which fibres and coatings make the gloves touchscreen compatible?
Stainless steel, copper or silver-plated nylon fibres are usually incorporated. Conductive coatings such as carbon, graphite or conductive polymers are also sometimes used. They conduct the electrical charge from the finger to the screen, enabling touchscreens to be operated.
Practical advantages:
- Digital inputs remain reliable even in demanding working environments
- Sensitive machine displays can be controlled precisely
- Uninterrupted work is possible
Why do you need touchscreen gloves at work?
The touchscreen function offers numerous advantages in everyday work:
- Increased efficiency: Work can continue without changing gloves; production processes, scanning and documentation are accelerated.
- Safety: The gloves remain on the hands and protect against cuts, and chemical influences.
- Flexibility: Adaptable to different working conditions – warehousing, assembly or outdoor use.
- Future-proof: Digital device operation is becoming increasingly important; employees are protected and at the same time equipped with digital efficiency.
Practical examples
Logistics
A warehouse worker can handle heavy boxes while scanning with a tablet without having to remove their gloves. This reduces interruptions and increases efficiency. At the same time, this encourages employees to wear gloves.
Production
A machine operator can adjust settings directly on the touchscreen display while keeping their hands protected. The combination of nitrile coating and conductive fibres ensures precise control and safety at the same time. Winter gloves with touchscreen functionality are ideal for working outdoors, in cold stores or in logistics – offering protection and ease of use in one.
Which work gloves are suitable for touchscreens?
Touchscreens are found in almost all digital devices today:
- Smartphones and tablets – for communication, data collection and mobile applications
- Scanners and handheld devices – in warehouse logistics, inventory and shipping
- Machine displays and control panels – in production and manufacturing
- ATMs and cash register systems
ASATEX specifically integrates touchscreen functionality into work gloves so that employees can operate these devices without removing their gloves.
Which ASATEX models have a touchscreen function?
- Fine knit gloves: E091, E091N, E091T, E091-ESD, HIT091, HIT091V, HIT099, HIT099B, HIT099N, HIT-RC, HIT-RCC, 3655, Condor-T, HIT200, HIT300
- Cut-resistant gloves: HIT-RCC, 3099, 5099, 8099
- Chemical protection gloves: 3490
Each model is tailored to specific areas of application – from precision tasks to heavy-duty industrial work. In our work gloves category, you can tick the touchscreen-compatible box in the filter to get an overview.
Are there chemical protection gloves with touch functionality?
Yes. There are models with conductive fingertips that can be used on HMIs, scanners and tablets despite chemical protection – without changing gloves. One example from the ASATEX range is the 3490 chemical protection glove.
Important: Always check compatibility with the chemicals used (level of protection/permeation) and the manufacturer's information on touch suitability.
Conclusion: Security and digitalisation combined
Touchscreen gloves from ASATEX are more than just protective clothing. They enable you to work efficiently, safely and comfortably in an increasingly digital working world. The combination of different materials, innovative touchscreen technology and practical applications makes them an indispensable tool in modern work processes.
With these gloves, ASATEX demonstrates that occupational safety and digital efficiency go hand in hand – an important step towards sustainable workplaces.
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