Ironclad GripTec Advantage, Medium #GTA-03

by Ironclad

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Developed jointly with world-wide innovation leader 3M?, this glove is equipped with 3M gReptile? gripping material. This patented material is highly abrasion resistant and provides a superior grip when it is mated to a surface with the same material. 3M? gReptile? gripping material is strategically located on the palm of the glove, and an additional piece with adhesive backing is provided with the glove to be placed on the grips of tools. When used together as a system it can create up to 300% more gripping strength. This lowers muscle fatigue, decreases transmitted vibration and increases lifting capability.

Product Description

M GRIPTEC ADVANTAGE GLOVES

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12 x 4 x 1.5 inches ; 11.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00008AJSW
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: GTA-03-M
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #412,366 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ironclad GTA-03-M Griptec Advantage Gloves, March 23, 2003

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H. Row "in1ear" (Arvada, CO United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ironclad GripTec Advantage, Medium #GTA-03 (Tools & Home Improvement)

I'm not sure if I've proven all the hype about this new product or not. Ironclad makes a heck of a product.But, to use these gloves and get theGripTec Advantage, the 3M GripTec stuff has to be on your tool also. So, you have the expense of the gloves AND an additional outlay to equip all your hammers, etc (I use hammers as an example because that seems to be the target of utilizing this product according to all the advertising).

What this product does do:
You do get a better grip on tool handles. 300% I don't know though.
There is some relief from vibration ie smacking a hammer on a nail.
This DOES help turning screwdrivers. Just make sure the tool surface is TOTALLY oil and dirt free when applying the GripTec to it.
What I'm unsure that this product does:
I don't suffer from Carpenter's Elbow which this product is suppose to relieve. My hand doesn't feel as fatigued at the end of a hammering session though (another claim of the product).
This would get REALLY expensive to apply to every tool in your arsenal as a say an auto mechanic. Screwdrivers, wrenches, etc
I suspect that any "nailbender" who's been around awhile has already ruined elbows. I don't think this product corrects any previous damage.

Ironclad makes quality products. I just don't know YET if the extra money is worth it or if this is another gimmick.

So far though, other than my concerns above, I'm happy with this product. It grips, and it protects your hands like a regular everyday glove.
John Row

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Ironclad gloves, August 31, 2005

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W Walsh (St. Louis, MO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ironclad GripTec Advantage, Medium #GTA-03 (Tools & Home Improvement)

These gloves hold up well for me and the dexterity is surprisingly good. The griptex surface is a bonus.

5.0 out of 5 stars BOX HANDLER GLOVES, January 3, 2007

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JOHN FORSYTHE - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ironclad GripTec Advantage, Medium #GTA-03 (Tools & Home Improvement)

IRONCLAD ? WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED TO SAY .... THE ONLY GLOVES MY MEN WILL WEAR.