In scenes such as the kitchen, the anti-slip performance of silicone anti-scald and anti-slip gloves is crucial, and the design of its anti-slip texture is based on the principle of friction, aiming to provide users with a safer and more reliable operating experience.
First of all, from the basic principle of increasing friction, anti-slip texture needs to increase the roughness between the gloves and the surface of the contact object. Common texture designs such as wavy patterns, diamond plaids, etc. Through its continuous undulating shape, the wave pattern can form multiple tiny contact points and blocking surfaces when it comes into contact with the smooth surface of tableware or kitchen utensils. When the hand applies force, these contact points and blocking surfaces hinder relative sliding, significantly increasing friction. For example, when picking up slippery glassware, corrugated silicone gloves can effectively prevent the glassware from slipping.
Secondly, the depth and spacing of textures also have a significant impact on friction. Appropriately increasing the depth of the texture allows the glove to better embed itself into the tiny bumps on the surface of the object being grasped, thereby enhancing friction. However, if the depth is too large, it may make it difficult for the glove to fit the object during operation, which will instead reduce friction and affect operational flexibility. In the same way, the texture spacing needs to be set appropriately. Too dense spacing may cause the interaction between textures to interfere with the generation of friction, while too sparse spacing will not fully play the role of increasing roughness. Generally speaking, depending on the usage scenario of the glove and the surface characteristics of the target object, a texture depth of 0.5 - 2 mm and a spacing of 1 - 3 mm are more suitable.
Furthermore, the way the texture is distributed cannot be ignored. In addition to being uniformly distributed throughout, denser or specially shaped texture designs can be used in key parts of the gloves such as fingertips, palms and other stress areas. Because these parts bear the main friction force during grasping and operation. For example, the radial texture on the palm can provide stable friction along the direction of force application when grasping round objects, preventing the object from rotating or slipping.
Finally, when designing anti-slip textures, the characteristics of the silicone material itself need to be considered. Silicone has a certain degree of elasticity and softness, and the texture design should match these properties. For example, textures that are too sharp or too hard may damage the silicone surface during use, affecting the service life of the glove and the durability of its anti-slip properties. By comprehensively considering the above factors and carefully designing the anti-slip texture, silicone anti-scald and anti-slip gloves can exert excellent anti-slip effects in various complex use environments, ensuring user safety and ease of operation.
