1.Are the Gloves Being Used in a Wet Or Dry Application?

AskingThe Right Questions

1.Are the gloves being used in a wet or dry application?

-wet (chemicals, oils, water and extreme dirt or dust) spec in a

rough finish glove. Foam nitriles also afford good wet grip.

-dry (totally free of water, oils and chemicals but with some dirt and

rough edges present) spec in a smooth finish glove.

2.Are the gloves being used in any chemicals?

-check the chemical guide for assistance of polymer best used with the chemical

-if the chemical is not listed, check with our staff at Global®. Start with nitrile for random testing because nitrile gives overall best chemical protection.

3.Are the gloves being used to handle sharp or abrasive items?

-natural rubber provides the best overall cut, puncture and dry grip

protection but very little chemical resistance

-nitrile provides good cut, puncture and abrasion protection with

good chemical resistance

-neoprene provides good chemical and cut protection with little

resistance to puncture and abrasion protection

-PVC provides good chemical resistance and average cut, puncture and abrasion protection

-leather gives good abrasion and cut protection depending on the grade of leather.

-butyl and viton are for chemical resistance only

4.Do your workers need protection over the wrist?

-Global gloves are available in knitwrist, safety cuff, 10, 12, 14, inch gauntlet

-choose the proper length for each individual application

-add 1 inch to the cuff if the workers need to trough the gauntlet

5.Do your workers take their gloves on and off frequently throughout the day?

-safety cuffs, band tops and gauntlets slide on and off the hand quicker, easier

and are cooler on the hand

-knitwrists is better if the workers keep their gloves on all day

-knitwrists will help keep flying particles out of the glove

-Gripster®gloves have no seams and are generally cooler, have better ergonomics and much more comfortable.

Remember that a knitwrist glove will be warmer on the hand than a safety cuff.

Always keep the temperature of the workers environment in mind.

6.How much dexterity do your workers need?

-the more dexterity wanted, the thinner the glove material needed

-you will get more dexterity out of a glove that is seam-free at the

Fingertip or flat dipped a glove without seams. Unsupported gloves (no cotton lining) will give better dexterity than supported (cotton base) but less cut, puncture and abrasion resistance.