larger diameter is required an impregnated fiber described above can be used as a result these hard materials are still very flexible and can be bent around a very small radius without breaking in this embodiment it is preferred that the hard fibrous material is located within the matrix of the yarn by placing the hard material in the matrix of the yarn the hard material is exposed to the least stress during bending of the yarn furthermore by placing the hard material within the matrix the outer portion of flexible material helps to protect the more brittle harder component in many cases it will be preferred that the hard fibrous material be coated with a continuous layer of elastic material this coating has several functions for example if the hard material is a multifilament fiber the coating holds the fiber bundle together and helps protect it from stresses that develop during the manufacturing process furthermore the coating may provide a physical or chemical barrier for the hard material finally if the hard material is broken during use the coating will trap the material so that it will not leave the fibrous structure it is to be understood that the present invention provides for a multiplicity of embodiments by using any of a large number of protective materials in combination to form a composite in a single layered fabric consequently the invented fabric can be made into a large variety of articles and protective apparel used for protection against numerous potential hazards a cut resistant glove having isolated patterns of high tensile modulus fibers in critical locations is prepared the method of manufacture involves first.