TOOLING UP: HyFlex Precision Comfort Gloves with Aerofit Technology [S5 ep. #13]

Ansell and MSC Industrial Supply are redefining what comfort and performance mean in hand protection. In this episode of Tooling Up, host Toni Neary sits down with Jason Kokoszka, Associate Director of Category Management at Ansell, to introduce the HyFlex Precision Comfort Series, powered by the breakthrough Aerofit™ coating technology. Video Chapters: 00:00 – Episode Cold Open: Introducing Aerofit Technology 00:27 – Sponsor Intro: “This video is brought to you by Ansell.” 00:48 – Tooling Up Show Open 01:11 – Meet Jason Kokoszka of Ansell 01:27 – Why Hand Protection Innovation Matters 01:40 – PPE Needs to Feel Like a Second Skin 02:04 – Introducing Aerofit: Comfort, Precision & Tactility 02:22 – How End-User Feedback Shapes Product Design 02:53 – Aerofit Benefits: 30% Thinner & Touchscreen Ready 03:07 – Performance Gains: 42% Faster Work, 98% Preference 03:33 – Where Precision Comfort Works Best: Key Applications 04:18 – The Five-Glove Lineup Explained 05:41 – Choosing the Right Glove: How Guardian Helps 07:09 – Real-World Reactions at NSC 07:55 – Innovation with Purpose: Designing for Worker Safety 08:20 – Wrap-Up: Comfort + Protection with Aerofit; thanks to Jason 08:31 – Call to Action: Learn More at mscdirect.com/products/ansell-aerofit 08:55 – Outro Designed around real end-user feedback, Aerofit delivers a second-skin feel with enhanced breathability, tactile precision, and 30% thinner coating compared to traditional MVR options. Workers can maintain grip, dexterity, and touchscreen compatibility without removing their gloves, helping reduce risk and enhance compliance. Global trials showed impressive results: teams completed tasks 42% faster, and 98% of participants preferred Aerofit gloves for everyday use. Jason also breaks down the five-glove lineup, including two multipurpose models (11-814 and 11-844) and three cut-resistant options (A4, A6, and A9 levels). This streamlined range helps organizations match the right glove to the right hazard across automotive, aerospace, transportation, metal fabrication, warehousing, and general maintenance. The episode also highlights the power of the Ansell Guardian™ assessment platform, which uses data gathered from more than 13,000 U.S. facility evaluations. Guardian helps companies reduce injury rates, improve PPE compliance, right-size glove specs, and often reduce costs by eliminating over-protection and SKU redundancy. Discover how the new Aerofit Precision Comfort Series represents Ansell’s commitment to leading the world to a safer future, ensuring workers can perform at their best with gloves engineered for comfort, precision, and real-world demands. To learn more about Ansell’s HyFlex Precision Comfort series, contact your MSC representative or visit: https://www.mscdirect.com/products/an.... For even more safety insights and expertise, check out MSC's Knowledge Center at: https://www.mscdirect.com/knowledge-c.... For more Tooling Up videos, check our MSC Tooling Up playlist:    • Tooling Up: Season 5   And subscribe to our channel.