Why ESD Shoes and Gloves Must Work Together
Electrostatic discharge is a system-level problem, not a single-product issue.
ESD gloves and ESD shoes must work together to safely control static electricity on the human body.
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How Static Builds Up on the Human Body
Static electricity is generated through:
•Walking on floors
•Clothing movement
•Handling materials
Without a controlled discharge path, static accumulates and can damage electronics instantly.
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Role of ESD Gloves
ESD gloves:
•Prevent charge transfer to components
•Dissipate static generated by hand movement
•Protect sensitive devices during handling
However, gloves alone cannot eliminate static.
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Role of ESD Shoes
ESD shoes:
•Provide a path to ground through conductive or dissipative soles
•Discharge static from the entire body
•Work with ESD flooring systems
Without ESD shoes, static has nowhere to go.
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How Gloves and Shoes Work as One System
Component Function
ESD gloves Control hand-generated static
ESD shoes Discharge body static to ground
ESD flooring Complete the grounding path
Remove one element, and the system fails.
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Common System-Level Mistakes
•Wearing ESD gloves with regular shoes
•Using ESD shoes but non-ESD gloves
•Standing on non-ESD flooring
These mistakes create a false sense of protection.
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Best Practices for ESD-Controlled Areas
•Always pair ESD gloves with ESD shoes
•Verify flooring compatibility
•Train operators on system-level ESD control
•Perform regular audits and testing
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Summary
ESD protection works only when all components function together.
ESD gloves + ESD shoes + grounding = real protection.
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