Let's face it, Microplane graters and zesters are sharp; that's what makes them work so well and so easily. However, those dozens and dozens of little slicing edges work just as well on your knuckles as they do on hard cheese or citrux peel. So, Microplane has come up with a nifty glove to protect your hand and add to your piece of mind. It's made of a lightweight, cut-resistant, man-made fiber that's FDA-compliant for contact with food and contains no uncomfortable wire. It's sized medium/large, fits either hand and is machine-washable (drip dry). Keep in mind that this glove is cut-resistant, not cut-proof. You should still do all you can to avoid sharp edges. But if you accidentally come in contact with one, you may still damage the glove, but not your hand.