Blog/Glove Knowledgebase — Disposable Gloves

When it comes to selecting the thickness of disposable gloves, it can get confusing. Why are thin gloves better for some cases and thick gloves preferable for other circumstances?   We’ve compiled a classic pros and cons list when it comes to these different thicknesses so that you can easily determine what is best for you.   Thin Gloves   Pros: Maintain tactile sensitivity and dexterity More cost effective Take up less storage space Comfortable   Cons: Higher risk of punctures and tears Typically less chemical resistant Less durable   Thick Gloves   Pros: Lower risk of punctures and tears...

meAs we enter into a new year, many people are wondering when reprieve will come in regards to the effects of COVID-19. For the disposable glove industry, it’s looking like the first portion of 2021 will be very similar to what we saw in 2020 when it comes to high levels of demand and low levels of supply. Many glove manufacturers are still working to increase their production capabilities, but the reality is that it just takes time to scale production to the magnitude that is currently needed. There are many factors that play into the extreme demand disposable gloves have been...

When it comes to the terms and phrases used in the disposable glove world, it can be confusing to keep everything straight, especially if you’re new to purchasing gloves. We’ve rounded up some of the most commonly used disposable glove terminology you’re likely to come across, so you can move forward confidently. Powder Free: If a glove is labeled as powder free, that means it has gone through a process called chlorination. In this process, gloves are rinsed with a chlorine solution to get rid of powdered residue on the glove. These types of gloves are ideal for people with allergies...

As a customer, you know the feeling when you walk into a dingy, dirty restaurant compared to walking into a clean and tidy restaurant. When you walk into a clean restaurant, confidence is instilled that it is a safe place to eat. For those of us who own and/or manage restaurants, it is important to keep this perception in mind and ensure that our restaurants are kept clean and tidy. A clean restaurant is not just a first impression, it encompasses far more than that. When customers walk into a clean restaurant, the ambiance is established along with an impression of quality...

 Six months into the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, we are still seeing incredibly high demand for disposable gloves across all industries, while the supply is in no way catching up. Due to COVID-19, many more people are becoming more aware and more diligent about their health and hygiene, which leads experts to believe that this high level of demand will not drop off for quite some time. This increase in demand is truly no small thing. Experts predict that by the end of 2021, demand will have increased upwards of 25%! This translates into up to an additional 50 billion gloves. High demand...