| GETTING
TO GRIPS WITH GLOVES |
Glove
Type
|
Material
|
Uses
|
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Disposable/Single
Use |
Vinyl, PVC, Latex, Nitrile |
Small parts handling, food handling, medical & lab use,
manufacturing. Nitrile is a good choice for those with latex
allergies. Suitable for light-duty tasks. |
|
Knit |
Cotton/polyester |
Use as a liner or for additional protection and grip. Suitable
for light-duty tasks. |
|
Driver's |
Cowhide, Pigskin, Goatskin |
Use for abrasion resistance, general use. Suitable for medium-duty
tasks. |
|
Canvas
& Fabric |
Cotton |
General purpose. Suitable for light- to medium-duty tasks. |
|
Supported/Dipped |
Typically Knit with foam Nitrile, Polyurethane or PVC |
Chemical processing/handling, cleaning, oil refining, food
processing. Suitable for medium- to heavy-duty tasks. |
|
Specialty |
Lined & Unlined Neoprene, Nitrile, Nylon |
Rough, oily, abrasive, hot or cold environments. Suitable
for heavy-duty tasks. |
Glove
Type
|
|
Disposable/Single
Use - Gloves from these materials are economical,
often disposable and appropriate for general use. Users can
find these materials made into gloves that are approved for
a variety of settings. |
|
Knit
- Knit gloves offer comfortable fit and good flexibility
and can also be used as a liner for extra protection. Look
for gloves featuring PVC dots for extra grip.
|
|
Driver's
- Excellent strength and durability combined with
comfort and protection. Look for designes with shirred or
elasticized cuffs when you are concerned about keeping dirt
and debris out of the glove. Provides abrasion resistance,
dexterity, durability and comfort. |
|
Canvas
& Fabric - Provides durability, dexterity and
comfort. Look for palms featuring PVC dots or natural or synthetic
hide when greater grip is needed. These gloves can typically
be laundered. When sturdy synthetic fabric is used, durability
is increased along with resistance to abrasions, cuts and
punctures. |
|
Supported/Dipped
- Degrees of protection vary, with coating to protect
against solvents and chemicals and provide protection from
abrasions, punctures and cuts. |
| Specialty
- Box handling and other heavy-duty applications
that might require exceptional dexterity, grip and imperviousness
to liquids, impact cushioning and other protection. Specialty
gloves feature palms, coatings and materials and thickness
designed for the most demanding users. |
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