These gloves are made from Kevlar fiber for high tensile strength relative to its weight. Up to five times stronger than steel, this fabric will not melt, ignite or cnduct electricity. The high comfort level still allows for manual dexterity. All Kevlar brand fiber non-coated styles are made with FDA-accepted materials for use in food processing applications. Launderable, but not bleachable, the gloves can be used alone or as glove liners. Industrial applications include- automotive, bottling, canning, glass handling, recycling and sheet metal handling.