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Glove Selection Guide




 
General Purpose Work Gloves

Glove Material

Key Features

Cotton Canvas

Cotton Canvas Abrasion resistance
Cotton Canvas PVC Dots Abrasion resistance with dry grip and added wear
Cotton Canvas PVC Dots: Hi-Vis Abrasion resistance with dry grip and added wear - High Visibility
Chore Insulation and keeps hand dry from slight moisture
Double Palm 100% Cotton Better abrasion resistance and cushioning
Double Palm Cotton/Poly Blend Improved abrasion resistance and cushioning
Double Palm 100% Cotton: Hi-Vis Better abrasion resistance and cushioning - High Visibility
Double Palm Cotton/Poly Blend: Hi-Vis Improved abrasion resistance and cushioning
Hot Mills Heat resistance up to 350° - 400° F

Cotton Knits

Jersey Pliability, elasticity, comfort, dexterity and insulation
Lisle Lightweight product protection from fingerprints & body oil
Terrycloth Cut and heat resistance with improved grip handling oily metal parts

String Knits

String Knit: Uncoated Low cost, reversible, dexterity, breathable and insulation
String Knit: PVC Coated Improved abrasion resistance and grip
Kevlar® Exceptional cut resistance
Dyneema® Superior cut resistance
Steelcore II® Excellent cut resistance
Spectra® Superior cut resistance

Leather

Economy Shoulder Split Leather Palm Good abrasion resistance and cushioning
Select Shoulder Split Leather Palm Better abrasion resistance and cushioning
Premium Shoulder Split Leather Palm Best abrasion resistance and cushioning
Heavy Side Split Leather Palm Superior abrasion resistance and cushioning
Economy Grain Leather Drivers Good abrasion resistance, improved flexibility and dexterity
Select Grain Leather Drivers Better abrasion resistance, improved flexibility and dexterity
Premium Grain Leather Drivers Best abrasion resistance, improved flexibility and dexterity

Coated Synthetics

Latex Excellent cut resisance and grip
Nitrile (NBR) Excellent snag, puncture, abrasion and cut resistance
Vinyl (PVC) Excellent abrasion resistance


Chemical Resistant Gloves

Glove Material

Key Features

Supported Dipped

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Acids, caustics, greases and oils
Neoprene Alcohols, caustics, acids, mineral oil and petroleum solvents
Nitrile Petroleum solvents, caustics, alcohols, fats, oils and greases

Unsupported Dipped

Butyl Corrosive acids ie. ketones and esters
Natural Rubber (Latex) Acetone, mild acids, alcohol and caustics
Neoprene Alcohols, caustics, acids, mineral oil and petroleum solvents
Nitrile (NBR) Petroleum solvents, caustics, alcohols, fats, oils and greases
Polyethylene Not recommended for chemicals - for product protection
Vinyl Mild acids, grease and oils
Viton Chlorinated and aromatic solvents, oils, organic and mineral acids