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Types of Gloves & Their Uses

Shopping for gloves can be a daunting task... there are many options to choose from and it can be overwhelming to determine the right glove for the task at hand! BUT, dont worry! - We're here to help break things down for you! We have laid out the different types of gloves on the market along with what application they would best serve!  Let's make your shopping experience stress free! - 

Explore Hand Protection at Olsen Safety

 

1. Fabric / Cotton Gloves      7. Kevlar Gloves

2. Coated Fabric Gloves        8. Puncture Resistant Gloves

3.  Nitrile Gloves                   9. Impact Resistant / Vibration Resistant

4. Leather Gloves                10. Chemical & Liquid Resistant Gloves

5. Aluminized Gloves           11. Butyl Rubber

6. Butyl Rubber                   12. Natural Latex

 

1. Fabric / Cotton Gloves: 

These gloves are thin, breathable, & are used as a protective layer between the user's skin and the tools / materials they're handling. Fabric / Cotton gloves would be best used in an assembly line setting, & general warehouse work as these gloves are ideal for keeping hands clean and free of minor scrapes & abrasions! - Fabric / Cotton gloves can also be worn as a liner inside larger safety gloves for additional warmth! 

 

2. Coated Fabric Gloves:

Gloves in this category can be best defined as general purpose gloves (general warehouse, construction, yardwork gloves etc). They offer a higher level of puncture & cut resistance, along with protection from alkalinity of concrete products, & improved chemical resistance when compared to fabric / cotton gloves. The coatings on these types of gloves can range from latex, nitrile, polyurethance & PVC! - While these gloves are widely used among various industries, some coatings are known to become less flexible in colder temperatures. 

 

3.  Nitrile Gloves: 

Gloves that are made of nitrile are typically used in laboratories and healthcare settings! They protect against; biohazards, oils, solvents, grease, & chemicals! These gloves (when correct size is worn) are form fitting & allow for greater dexterity & control. Latex & nitrile gloves do not provide much for protection on sharp or abrasive surfaces.

 

4. Leather Gloves: 

Leather gloves are highly durable, offer good grip, spark resistance, & offer protection against sharp or abrasive surfaces. They are also tolerant to moderate levels of heat such as heat produced from welding! These gloves will last a long time if taken care of however, excess heat can cause leather gloves to harden and shrivel up! Great as general work glove / yardwork glove! 

5. Aluminized Gloves:

These guys can take the heat & are suitable for welding operations, foundry work & high-heat ovens. Aluminzed Gloves insulating and reflective properties offer heat protection up to 2,000 degrees farenheit!

 

6. Kevlar Gloves: 

Kevlar gloves are popular with various industries as they're cut-resistant and have a tight weave of fibers that can protect your skin from injuries (cuts, abrasion, heat). They're great for people who use sharp tools and workers who have tasks that involve knives and other dangerous objects (welders / fabricators, butchers).

 

7. Puncture-Resistant Gloves:

Puncture resistance refers to the amount of force or stress a glove can take before tools or sharp objects (knives, blades, glass, needles etc) can pierce through or rip the glove. These gloves are utilized in applications such as material handlers, construction teams, automotive teams - essentiallly any application where sharp objects are being handled consistently. 

 

8. Impact-Resistant & Vibration-Resistant:

Impact / Vibration resistant gloves are used in fabrication work (frequent use of grinders / other heavy machinery). These gloves are also utilized by construction, landscaping & automotive teams where jackhammers, chain saws, & other pnematic tools are put to use.

 

9. Chemical & Liquid-Resistant Gloves: 

When your skin absorbs chemicals it can lead to serious immediate or long-tem health effects. It's important to be knowledgable on the chemicals being handled along with knowing what glove would work best for resisting that chemical(s) if an accident was to occur!

 

Continuing on, a brief breakdown of the various chemical / liquid resistant gloves on the market and what chemicals / liquids they resist!

 

10. Butyl Rubber:

Butyl Rubber gloves are utilized mostly in settings where workers will be in extended contact with a chemical substance. These gloves protect against chemicals such as: ketones, esters, alcohols, alkali, nitric acid, sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, & peroxides. These gloves also offer protection against water & steam permeation.

 

11. Natural Latex & Rubber:

Latex & Rubber gloves are great to have around the house for protection against incidental contact with water based cleaning products (glass cleaner, all-purpose cleaners, detergents, etc.) Not only are these a staple in every house hold, they are also appreciated in fields such as; healthcare workers, dentistry /dental hygiene, cleaning, laboratory work and more!

 

12. Neoprene Gloves:

Neoprene Gloves are primarily used in applications where the user is in extended contact with materials such as; acids, bases, alcohols, fuels, peroxides, hydrocarbons, hydraulic fluids, gasoline & organic acids.  - (oil refineries, printing industries, and industrial chemical processing) Neoprene gloves can also be  used utilized in tasks related to HVAC, door & window seals, electronic enclosures, weather stripping, and vibration mounts.

 

As you can see, there are many details to consider when selecting the proper glove. It's best to be knowledgeable on your application / materials utilized so you can ensure you're protecting your hands with the best option for that application. Hopefully this guide helped you decide on what you need! However, if you're still unsure, reach out to us! We'd be happy to advise! 

 

Types of Gloves & Their Uses

Shopping for gloves can be a daunting task... there are many options to choose from and it can be overwhelming to determine the right glove for the task at hand! BUT, dont worry! - We're here to help break things down for you! We have laid out the different types of gloves on the market along with what application they would best serve!  Let's make your shopping experience stress free! - 

Explore Hand Protection at Olsen Safety

 

1. Fabric / Cotton Gloves      7. Kevlar Gloves

2. Coated Fabric Gloves        8. Puncture Resistant Gloves

3.  Nitrile Gloves                   9. Impact Resistant / Vibration Resistant

4. Leather Gloves                10. Chemical & Liquid Resistant Gloves

5. Aluminized Gloves           11. Butyl Rubber

6. Butyl Rubber                   12. Natural Latex

 

1. Fabric / Cotton Gloves: 

These gloves are thin, breathable, & are used as a protective layer between the user's skin and the tools / materials they're handling. Fabric / Cotton gloves would be best used in an assembly line setting, & general warehouse work as these gloves are ideal for keeping hands clean and free of minor scrapes & abrasions! - Fabric / Cotton gloves can also be worn as a liner inside larger safety gloves for additional warmth! 

 

2. Coated Fabric Gloves:

Gloves in this category can be best defined as general purpose gloves (general warehouse, construction, yardwork gloves etc). They offer a higher level of puncture & cut resistance, along with protection from alkalinity of concrete products, & improved chemical resistance when compared to fabric / cotton gloves. The coatings on these types of gloves can range from latex, nitrile, polyurethance & PVC! - While these gloves are widely used among various industries, some coatings are known to become less flexible in colder temperatures. 

 

3.  Nitrile Gloves: 

Gloves that are made of nitrile are typically used in laboratories and healthcare settings! They protect against; biohazards, oils, solvents, grease, & chemicals! These gloves (when correct size is worn) are form fitting & allow for greater dexterity & control. Latex & nitrile gloves do not provide much for protection on sharp or abrasive surfaces.

 

4. Leather Gloves: 

Leather gloves are highly durable, offer good grip, spark resistance, & offer protection against sharp or abrasive surfaces. They are also tolerant to moderate levels of heat such as heat produced from welding! These gloves will last a long time if taken care of however, excess heat can cause leather gloves to harden and shrivel up! Great as general work glove / yardwork glove! 

5. Aluminized Gloves:

These guys can take the heat & are suitable for welding operations, foundry work & high-heat ovens. Aluminzed Gloves insulating and reflective properties offer heat protection up to 2,000 degrees farenheit!

 

6. Kevlar Gloves: 

Kevlar gloves are popular with various industries as they're cut-resistant and have a tight weave of fibers that can protect your skin from injuries (cuts, abrasion, heat). They're great for people who use sharp tools and workers who have tasks that involve knives and other dangerous objects (welders / fabricators, butchers).

 

7. Puncture-Resistant Gloves:

Puncture resistance refers to the amount of force or stress a glove can take before tools or sharp objects (knives, blades, glass, needles etc) can pierce through or rip the glove. These gloves are utilized in applications such as material handlers, construction teams, automotive teams - essentiallly any application where sharp objects are being handled consistently. 

 

8. Impact-Resistant & Vibration-Resistant:

Impact / Vibration resistant gloves are used in fabrication work (frequent use of grinders / other heavy machinery). These gloves are also utilized by construction, landscaping & automotive teams where jackhammers, chain saws, & other pnematic tools are put to use.

 

9. Chemical & Liquid-Resistant Gloves: 

When your skin absorbs chemicals it can lead to serious immediate or long-tem health effects. It's important to be knowledgable on the chemicals being handled along with knowing what glove would work best for resisting that chemical(s) if an accident was to occur!

 

Continuing on, a brief breakdown of the various chemical / liquid resistant gloves on the market and what chemicals / liquids they resist!

 

10. Butyl Rubber:

Butyl Rubber gloves are utilized mostly in settings where workers will be in extended contact with a chemical substance. These gloves protect against chemicals such as: ketones, esters, alcohols, alkali, nitric acid, sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, & peroxides. These gloves also offer protection against water & steam permeation.

 

11. Natural Latex & Rubber:

Latex & Rubber gloves are great to have around the house for protection against incidental contact with water based cleaning products (glass cleaner, all-purpose cleaners, detergents, etc.) Not only are these a staple in every house hold, they are also appreciated in fields such as; healthcare workers, dentistry /dental hygiene, cleaning, laboratory work and more!

 

12. Neoprene Gloves:

Neoprene Gloves are primarily used in applications where the user is in extended contact with materials such as; acids, bases, alcohols, fuels, peroxides, hydrocarbons, hydraulic fluids, gasoline & organic acids.  - (oil refineries, printing industries, and industrial chemical processing) Neoprene gloves can also be  used utilized in tasks related to HVAC, door & window seals, electronic enclosures, weather stripping, and vibration mounts.

 

As you can see, there are many details to consider when selecting the proper glove. It's best to be knowledgeable on your application / materials utilized so you can ensure you're protecting your hands with the best option for that application. Hopefully this guide helped you decide on what you need! However, if you're still unsure, reach out to us! We'd be happy to advise! 

 

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