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GET A GRASP ON THE RIGHT GLOVE FOR YOU

Eliminate the guesswork when ordering gloves, just ask yourself the following questions:

WHAT SIZE GLOVES SHOULD I ORDER?

Glove MeasurementsThis is very important because a glove that is either too tight or too loose can be both uncomfortable and hazardous in the workplace. To find the proper size glove for you, simply measure the widest part of your hand - starting above your thumb, measure across the palm and around the back of your hand (see photo at left). The size in inches corresponds to the size of the glove. (i.e. If your hand measures 8 inches, then you should wear a size 8 glove).

GLOVE SIZE CHART
SIZE XS
6-7		 S
7-8		 M
8-9		 L
9-10		 XL
10-11		 2XL
11-12

WHICH GLOVE LENGTH SHOULD I CHOOSE?

Glove LengthThe length of glove you should order is directly related to the application for which it's being used. Select glove length by determining the depth your arm will be immersed in liquids or whether it's being used for splash protection.

  • Wrist and Forearm Lengths (10" to 14") – Protects the hand and wrist for most applications.
  • Elbow Lengths (18") – Offers splash protection and immersion capability.
  • Shoulder Lengths (32") – Ideal for full arm immersion applications.

Generally, the length of a glove is measured from the tip of the middle finger to the outer edge of the cuff.


WHAT TYPES OF GLOVE CUFFS ARE AVAILABLE?

There are five different types of cuffs from which to choose. Not all styles are available for every glove – the cuffs differ according to application.

Straight Cuff Glove  Rolled Cuff Glove   Pinked Cuff Glove  Safety Cuff Glove  Knit Wrist Glove
Straight Cuff Rolled Cuff Pinked Cuff Safety Cuff Knit Wrist Cuff

The five most common cuff styles are:

  • Straight Cuffs – Offer a snug fit around the wrist.
  • Rolled Cuffs – Provide added protection to the skin from liquid and chemical run-off.
  • Pinked Cuffs – Used on knit-lined gloves to minimize raveling.
  • Safety Cuffs – A short, open cuff that is made from stiff material to provide added protection to the wrist area.
  • Knit Wrist Cuffs – Enhance warmth and provide a close fit to prevent debris from entering glove.

DO GLOVE LININGS MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

Linings make a difference in the comfort of the glove and they also have some added benefits for certain applications.

 Flock Lined Gloves  Knit Lined Gloves  Unlined Gloves
Flock Lining Knit Lining Unlined
  • Flock Linings – Consist of shredded cotton or synthetic fiber applied to the interior of the glove, flock linings absorb moisture and make gloves easier to put on and remove.
  • Knit Linings – Consist of cotton or synthetic material knitted to the interior of the glove, knit linings absorb perspiration and makes gloves easy to put on and remove.
  • Unlined – Gloves that are unlined offer superior tactile sensitivity and greater dexterity than their lined counterparts. Ordering unlined gloves that have powdered interiors will make them easier to put on and remove.

WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS FOR NON-WATERPROOF GLOVES?

Polyester/Cotton – Poly/cotton blends are commonly used in string knit gloves because of their comfort, durability and excellent laundering characteristics. By mixing polyester with cotton, shrinkage can be minimized.

Kevlar – Kevlar is a man-made organic fiber developed for use in high performance applications. The par-aramid fiber has a high-resistance to cuts and slashes which makes it ideal for use in applications where sharp objects are being used. The high tensile strength and low weight of Kevlar makes it durable yet lightweight to wear. Kevlar is flame resistant, self-extinguishes, and can be used in elevated temperatures.

Blended Kevlar/Cotton/Polyester – As gloves are knit, Kevlar is mechanically blended on the outside of the gloves to provide cut protection. Only a few Kevlar threads are woven into the cotton and polyester threads that are used on the inside to provide a very comfortable protective-glove material.

Leather – Leather is the hide, or skin of an animal. The most widely used leather for gloves is cowhide. Other leathers used are pigskin, goat skin and deerskin. Leather is used because it offers abrasion resistance, is flexible, and allows air through its pores. Hides are processed in tanneries by applying chrome sulfate and bichromate of potash (the reason they are called "chrome tanned”) along with coloring agents. After processing, the hides are split. The durability of leather is in direct proportion to its thickness, not to its location on the animal. Hides are separated as follows:

Grain Leather – The leather is in the outer, or hair, side of the hide. It is split off the side or belly. Side grain has few cosmetic blemishes. It varies in thickness and is supple. The leather is generally used in garments. Belly grain are small hides that are consistent in thickness and have a good feel.

Split Leather – A split is the under portion of a skin or hide. Hides are usually split three or more times. This split may be from the shoulder, side or belly. The shoulder split is the neck portion of the hide. This split is more consistent in thickness and is relatively free from blemishes. The belly split, or underside portion of the hide, has very good tensile strength.


WATERPROOF GLOVE OPTIONS

  Nitrile Glove  Neoprene Glove  Latex Glove Neoprene Over Latex Glove   Nitrile Over Latex Glove  Vinyl Glove  Poly Glove
Glove Physical Performance Properties Nitrile Neoprene Latex Neoprene
Over Latex		 Nitrile
Over Latex		 Vinyl Poly
Tensile Strength EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT FAIR  POOR 
Elongation EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT FAIR  POOR 
Abrasion Resistance  EXCELLENT  GOOD GOOD GOOD  GOOD GOOD  POOR
Tear Resistance FAIR GOOD GOOD GOOD FAIR  POOR   POOR 
Puncture Resistance FAIR GOOD GOOD GOOD  GOOD  POOR   POOR 
Aging/Shelf Life   EXCELLENT  EXCELLENT GOOD GOOD  GOOD FAIR FAIR
Flame Resistance POOR GOOD POOR GOOD POOR POOR  POOR 
Heat Resistance POOR  EXCELLENT FAIR GOOD GOOD  POOR   POOR 
Cold Resistance POOR GOOD  EXCELLENT  GOOD EXCELLENT  FAIR  POOR 
Flexibility  EXCELLENT GOOD GOOD EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT  EXCELLENT 
Dry Grip GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD  POOR 
Wet Grip GOOD GOOD FAIR GOOD GOOD FAIR  POOR 
Animal Fat Resistance  EXCELLENT GOOD POOR GOOD EXCELLENT  GOOD FAIR
Solvent Resistance  GOOD FAIR POOR FAIR GOOD FAIR  POOR 
Blood Resistance  EXCELLENT GOOD EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT  FAIR FAIR
PROP 65 Warning

WARNING: Some products may expose you to chemicals including DEHP Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate or BPA (Bisphenol A) which are known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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