Blog/Glove Knowledgebase — Auto detailing gloves

No matter what industry you find yourself in, heavy duty nitrile gloves are an excellent option for you and your employees. We love heavy duty nitrile gloves because they are free from allergy risks that are common with their latex counterparts, and they have excellent chemical and abrasion resistance across the board. The Gloveworks HD Nitrile Gloves are an excellent multi-purpose option for any job. They come in an 8 mil thickness and a 6 mil thickness, with a variety of color options. They are durable and strong enough to protect wearers against punctures, abrasions, and chemicals. With all this protection,...

We’re excited to introduce these new work gloves just as winter is on the horizon. These gloves have been designed to withstand water as well as cold temperatures. They’re constructed from two seamless layers. The first is a 7-gauge acrylic terry cloth material, covered by a 13-gauge nylon shell. This double layer construction is finished by a double coating. The first coat on the glove is a full dip in smooth rubber, which creates an excellent barrier against liquids. The second dip over this smooth rubber is a dip of just the palm in foam rubber, which offers the wearers superb...

Have you ever wondered how work gloves achieve waterproof status? We’ve rounded up some key information on the developing technology when it comes to waterproofing work gloves. There are four common types of waterproofing that you’ll find on the market, which we’ll talk about as follows: treatment, single layer solution, double layer solution, and triple layer solution. Treatment This is the most basic form of waterproofing you’ll find. The treatment involves spraying the fabric of the glove with a PVC or silicone-based substance, which results in a glove that is more appropriately categorized as water repellant, rather than water proof. While this is...

If you work in the automotive industry you know that your hands take the brunt of the work and the risk. With the variety of tools, machinery, and chemicals used on a daily basis you understand that it is very important to have a proper pair of gloves to help mitigate any injuries.   When you’re choosing a pair of disposable gloves to use while working in an automotive shop, there are three main points you should keep in mind as you make your selection. First, you need to ensure that yourself and other employees grasp the level of risk...

If you work on detailing cars, it is super important for you to utilize gloves while you’re working. This isn’t a matter of vanity, but rather a matter of protecting your health and well-being. Detailing cars involves the regular use of many types of chemicals that can be very dangerous to your health if they’re handled improperly. Your skin is very porous and is capable of absorbing virtually anything it comes into contact with for a prolonged period of time. This is why it is vital to have a pair of gloves on your hands as an added barrier of protection. The...