Arm protection for all over 60 and younger
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Arm protection for all over 60 and younger
After 70 my skin especially on my arms is about like a tomato!
Everything cuts it like cardboard boxes, metal, wood or anything I brush up against.
Being in the deep South I usually work in a tee shirt if the temperature is over 60°.
My son suggested I get arm protectors like some in NASCAR use.
I got a pair of Simpson arm protectors made out of Kevlar (burn resistant) and paid a ton. Ordered another pair (they are sold per each) today from Seton.com for $13.39 incl. shipping for a pair and they are Kevlar also. Hope they are as good as the Simpson but without the name!
Mine have the thumb hole and give me no problem with small items or in tight spaces and they cover up over the elbow.
The problem is I usually start working on little stuff before I put them on as one picture shows!
TractormanBill
Everything cuts it like cardboard boxes, metal, wood or anything I brush up against.
Being in the deep South I usually work in a tee shirt if the temperature is over 60°.
My son suggested I get arm protectors like some in NASCAR use.
I got a pair of Simpson arm protectors made out of Kevlar (burn resistant) and paid a ton. Ordered another pair (they are sold per each) today from Seton.com for $13.39 incl. shipping for a pair and they are Kevlar also. Hope they are as good as the Simpson but without the name!
Mine have the thumb hole and give me no problem with small items or in tight spaces and they cover up over the elbow.
The problem is I usually start working on little stuff before I put them on as one picture shows!
TractormanBill
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Du Point says kevlar will not melt and decomposes at 800-900 degrees.
Ross in Albq. might know more since he is more of an engr. that I am.
They are advertized for working around exhaust pipes.
TractormanBill
Ross in Albq. might know more since he is more of an engr. that I am.
They are advertized for working around exhaust pipes.
TractormanBill
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The fabric not burning and protection to the skin from heat is two different properties. A sheet of aluminum foil will not easily burn but won't offer much skin protection for example.
I would expect the sleeves to require some insulation/padding to offer much heat protection to the skin except possibly from momentarily brushing against a hot surface.
These people offer a lot of different material/purpose protective sleeves:
http://www.superiorglove.com/arm-pro...elding-sleeves
I would expect the sleeves to require some insulation/padding to offer much heat protection to the skin except possibly from momentarily brushing against a hot surface.
These people offer a lot of different material/purpose protective sleeves:
http://www.superiorglove.com/arm-pro...elding-sleeves
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Next door neighbor is hyper sensitive to sun on his skin, he wears sleeves something like those only they are a lot thinner and seem to fit more snugly. His breathe well and give him a lot of protection from sunlight and abrasion. Not sure where he gets them but I can check if someone is interested.
Just for the helluva it I did a web search and found these on Amazon... pairs for $12.99
Just for the helluva it I did a web search and found these on Amazon... pairs for $12.99
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I've seen a lot of nasty lacerations in thin skin like that over the years. Almost always, the skin is just way too thin to repair, especially if it doesn't go completely through the dermis. The sad part is when I have to explain to the person that I can't close the wound. It's like trying to sew 2 pieces of cigarette paper together. Sometimes all you can do is trim off the piece of skin flapping in the wind and go on.
There are two main risk factors for that (other than age itself): chronic sun damage and cigarette smoking. Those sleeves are a good idea. I have a few pairs. They're also great when working on a dashboard, etc. with a lot of sharp edges and corners.
There are two main risk factors for that (other than age itself): chronic sun damage and cigarette smoking. Those sleeves are a good idea. I have a few pairs. They're also great when working on a dashboard, etc. with a lot of sharp edges and corners.
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