Work glove types

Glove Types

Some of the different types of gloves used in the work force are latex gloves, vinyl gloves, Polyethylene gloves (also known as plastic gloves), nitrile gloves, leather work gloves, latex finger cots and unsupported gloves and canners.

Latex gloves are often used by healthcare employees and food service employees in order to maintain safe and sanitary conditions. When used in the health care industry, latex gloves can provide a barrier for the health care worker and the patient to protect against contact with blood and other bodily fluids. Latex has actually been used for approximately 100 years.

Vinyl Gloves are used by food service employees and other workers who must preserve sanitary conditions. They are more cost effective than latex gloves. However, vinyl gloves have greater leakage rates than latex gloves so there is less barrier efficiency. These gloves are not as suitable for surgery as latex gloves.

Polyethylene gloves (which are also known as plastic gloves) are used by food service workers when needed for sanitary conditions. They are more cost effective than latex gloves.

Nitrile gloves are worn by food service workers who must maintain sanitary conditions. They are a beneficial alternative to latex gloves, as some people have an allergic reaction to latex.

Leather work gloves protect the hands of workers when used in jobs that require hand protection. They are often available in both economy and premium leather gloves.

Latex finger cots are worn on the fingertips. They can keep your fingertips clean and protected when working with such items as charcoal, papers, hot glue, wax, needles, and cut glass, etc. They are both durable and comfortable. The purpose is to protect your fingertips from cuts, paint, and also to cover up existing cuts and abrasions.

Unsupported Gloves and Canners are utilized for workers in the in the food service industry. These gloves are also known as dishwashing gloves or rubber gloves.

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