Blog/Glove Knowledgebase — Automotive Gloves
Everything You Wanted to Know About Glove Terminology
Posted by Melanie Predolich on

Just like any fan group, people who are in the glove industry, speak from their own language of glove terms. As you navigate purchasing gloves for yourself or your employees, we’ve rounded up a helpful list of the most common glove related terms, so you know what’s going on.  Abrasion: This term refers to the palm of the glove wearing out. You’ll notice some gloves have a higher abrasion resistance, which means that it takes longer for that glove to wear through.  ANSI: This term is actually an abbreviation for American National Standards Institute. You’ll see many work...
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- Tags: Automotive Gloves, Cold Condition Work Gloves, Cold Weather work gloves, Kitchen Gloves, Leather Gloves, Work Gloves
Finding the Perfect Disposable Glove Fit
Posted by Melanie Predolich on
Finding the Perfect Disposable Glove Fit  Disposable gloves can be used for virtually any task, but one of the most important things to consider is the fit of your glove. A poor fitting glove can make you less efficient in completing the task at hand.  In some cases, disposable gloves are naturally loose fitting. For example, if you are working in a food prep job, you’d likely be using a vinyl glove that is loose fitting. However, for the vast majority of tasks, you’ll want a well fitting glove that conforms closely to the shape of your hand....
Some Must-Have Gloves Around the House
Posted by Melanie Predolich on

When it comes to household chores and maintenance, it is important to properly protect yourself from chemicals found in many household cleaning products. In addition, there are usually tasks around the house that involve a bit heftier involvement like gardening, trimming trees, or other construction-type projects.  So, what kind of gloves should you have on hand (no pun intended) so you’re always ready to go no matter what home project arises? We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite general-purpose gloves that can be used in a variety of situations.  Disposable Gloves  Disposable Nitrile gloves can be...
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- Tags: Automotive Gloves, Cleaning Gloves, Food Gloves, Food Handling Gloves, Glove Protection, Hand Safety, Landscaping Gloves, Safety Work Gloves, Work Gloves
Heavy Duty Nitrile Gloves Have More to Offer
Posted by Melanie Predolich on

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,...
Top 8 Uses for Disposable Gloves
Posted by Melanie Predolich on

At times, it seems like the sky’s the limit for what you can use disposable gloves for. We’ve narrowed the list down to the 8 most common uses for disposable gloves. See if you’ve thought of some of these uses! Before we get into the most common uses for disposable gloves, we ought to talk about the material these gloves are actually made of. The most widespread and popular material of choice for disposable gloves is nitrile. Nitrile has grown in popularity over latex gloves because nitrile doesn’t pose any of the allergic risks, like latex does. Additionally, nitrile is stronger,...
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- Tags: Automotive Gloves, Black Gloves, Child care gloves, Cleaning Gloves, Disposable Gloves, Hand Protection, Latex Gloves, PPE, Tattoo Gloves