Barrier gloves are a major breakthrough in flat-film glove technology. They feature a unique non-woven liner that absorbs perspiration and makes the gloves comfortable to wear, especially for extended periods. Ideal for use underneath a pair of tight fitting disposable gloves for improved dexterity.
Sol-Vex gloves are made of a high-performance nitrile compound which provides an outstanding combination of strength and chemical resistance. When exposed to aromatic and petroleum solvents, as well as caustics, Sol-Vex gloves have proven to be a superior choice over rubber or neoprene.
Chemi-Pro gloves feature a unique dipping process which combines neoprene over natural rubber latex to provide increased protection against a wide range of chemicals. The gloves are extra rugged and longer than most standard gloves for added forearm protection. An economical substitute for heavy gauge nitrile and neoprene gloves.
PVA gloves are nearly inert to strong solvents, including aromatics, aliphatics, and chlorinated solvents, chemicals which quickly deteriorate natural rubber, neoprene, and PVC gloves. It offers good resistance to snags, punctures, abrasion, and cuts. However, PVA coating is water-soluble, so do not use in water or water-based solutions!
Thermaprene gloves are the best gloves around for heavy duty chemical and temperature resistance, combining the flexibility and chemical-resistance of neoprene with the comfort and heat-resistance of a soft thermal liner. You get greater dexterity without sacrificing protection. Protects from intermittent contact with hot surfaces up to 400°F.
Ordering the right size gloves is the best way to assure that hand protection products are comfortable. To determine the size needed, use a dressmaker's cloth tape to measure around the hand, above the thumb and below the fingers. The diameter of the hand (rounded to the nearest half inch) is numerically equal to the worker's average glove size.
As an alternative, you may wrap a strip of paper around the hand, mark the length, then flatten the paper and measure the length with an ordinary ruler. If you use a metric tape to measure, divide centimeters by 2.5.
When determining glove size, you must remember that measuring the hands in this way will not account for all possible variations in hand size. Some workers, for example, may have long, slim fingers, while others will have short, stubby fingers. Workers may find that gloves are one-half or even a full size larger or smaller than the measured hand size may fit more comfortably.
