Blog/Glove Knowledgebase — Food Gloves
How Should Your Disposable Gloves Fit?
Posted by Darren Gordon on

Have you ever asked yourself this question? Sometimes it is difficult to know whether your disposable gloves are fitting properly. A proper fitting glove is vital to maximizing protection as well as comfort while wearing your gloves. This week, we’ve rounded up some helpful tips for you to consider as you determine whether your disposable gloves fit you properly. Food service gloves tend to have a looser fit, like vinyl gloves, because they are made for quick donning and doffing. Vinyl is not a material that conforms to the shape of your hand, so it is ok for it to have a...
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- Tags: Accelerator Free Nitrile Gloves, Food Gloves, Food Handling Gloves, Latex Gloves, Medical Gloves, Nitrile Gloves
Is It Possible To Re-Use Disposable Gloves Due To Shortages
Posted by Melanie Predolich on
 It’s no secret that due to COVID-19 there has been a perpetual shortage of disposable gloves because of skyrocketing demand.  With these shortages in mind, people are beginning to wonder if, and how, they can make their supply stretch a little further. Normally, we’re instructed to change to a new pair of gloves any time you change tasks or gloves become soiled or torn. Medical professionals and other disposable glove users are wondering if the life span of disposable gloves can be extended by applying extra strength hand sanitizers or running disposable gloves through an autoclave.  A couple...
Keys to Safety in Food Production
Posted by Melanie Predolich on
When it comes to staying safe in the food production industry, you have a large responsibility. Not only are you protecting yourself and your employees, but you are responsible to protect consumers as well. We’ve gathered a handful of tips to help you implement safety protocols into your workplace. Cleanliness Wash your hands: You should always wash your hands with soap and water before an after handling any food, especially raw or uncooked foods. Any time you change tasks, you should wash your hands and put on a fresh pair of gloves. Wash your surfaces: You should maintain cleanliness on your kitchen...
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- Tags: Cleaning Gloves, Disposable Gloves, Fisherman's Gloves, Food Gloves, Food Handling Gloves, Food Processing, Food Safety, Freezer Gloves, PPE
Some Tips to Help Prevent Food Bourne Illnesses
Posted by Melanie Predolich on
Approximately 1 in every 6 Americans suffer from a food borne illness each year, which leads us to make every possible effort to try and prevent these illnesses from spreading. While this could seem like a daunting task, we’ve compiled resources for you that categorize these precautions into four main steps.  Clean Be sure to wash hands, surfaces, and kitchen tools thoroughly between uses and tasks, or if any of these become contaminated. A proper cleaning includes things like scrubbing with hot soapy water, using safe water, and removing any dirt or debris. Take note that alcohol-based hand sanitizers...
The Perfect Glove for General Cleaning
Posted by Melanie Predolich on

While we’re all stuck at home during this pandemic, it is a perfect opportunity to do some deep cleaning around your house. Whether you’re cleaning the bathroom or kitchen, or any other area that really requires you to get in there and scrub, we’ve got a perfect recommendation for you! Using gloves while cleaning will not only help to protect you from any chemicals found in common cleaning products, but it will also help to minimize the spread of germs. We recommend these Latex Poly-Chlorinated gloves. They are constructed with a poly-chlorinated interior which makes it super easy to don...
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- Tags: Cleaning Gloves, Food Gloves, Food Handling Gloves, Food Safety, Glove Protection, Hand Safety, Latex Gloves, PPE