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1. A linesman's outer glove configured to be worn over an electrically insulating rubber linesman's inner glove configured to provide electrical insulation in high voltage environments, the outer glove comprising:
a hand portion configured to cover a hand portion of the linesman's inner glove, the hand portion including a palm portion, a back hand portion, and finger portions, the hand portion being constructed of a natural leather material configured to protect the inner glove from damage and to provide thermal protection from electric arc flash exposure; a cuff portion configured to cover a cuff portion of the linesman's inner glove, the cuff portion being connected to the hand portion; and at least one pad secured to at least one of the palm portion and finger portions, the at least one pad comprising a substrate and at least one flame resistant polymer rib disposed on the substrate, the at least one rib configured to improve the linesman's grip while wearing the linesman's outer glove, wherein the at least one pad is configured to improve thermal protection from electrical arc exposure in the regions of the hand portions covered by the at least one pad, and wherein the at least one pad is also configured to leave tree from coverage portions of the hand portion where the finger portions intersect the palm portion. |
