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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!
Thanks for informing us of what is available. As an old guy, I, too am plagued with easily damaged skin. I can puncture or bruise just by bumping a table corner, whatever.
Good idea. I have a boot sock with the toe cut out that I slip onto my left arm when I'm sharpening mower blades on the bench grinder. these look like they would do a better job.
My above post probably should not have said to "any degree". Confusing choice of words - meant how much if any do they help with heat issues. A simple mind like mine is dangerous.
I think over exposure to the sun does much damage to our skin too and quickens the aging process. We have those sleeves at work as free issue at the mine.
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
Last edited by tractormanbill; 10-03-2014 at 08:49 PM.
Reason: spelling
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
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...
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.
I use sleeves just like yours when I'm welding or grinding. I got used to wearing them while working around hot dies at Cryovac. They do get very warm if I have them on for a prolonged time but they protect my arms well. Ken
10-03-2014, 10:17 AM
