Lightweight robust thin flexible polymer coated glove

[0036] Provided by the present invention are gloves formed from lightweight yarns with areas of reinforcement at high stretch and / or movement areas, as well as methods of making and using the same areas.

[0037] In some applications, such as heavy-duty industrial applications, lightweight gloves with thin inner liners and thin latex adhesive coatings are subject to repeated stretching and movement. Specifically, areas of high stress on the glove include the base region of the fingers and / or thumb portions, eg, where the fingers and / or thumb portions of the glove meet the palm portion. During use, the spacing between the knitted yarns in the knitted liner increases at these high stress areas. This stretching of the yarn is transferred to the thin adherent latex layer in direct contact with the inner liner, with the result that the thin adherent latex layer may weaken somewhat, eg, split into discrete squares. Continued use of lightweight gloves results in wear and deterior