Solvents are plentiful in many household and work products and can cause skin damage quickly; therefore, it is essential to protect your hands. Solvents and chemicals such as disinfectants, super glues, stains, lacquers, varnish removers, and even nail polish removers. These products absorb quickly and can carry other chemicals with them. They denature skin proteins, […]
First, we are proud to announce that we have added the Guardian Butyl Glove Line to our vast glove offerings. Guardian is the largest and foremost manufacturer of Butyl Gloves in the world and made in the USA. You can view our Butyl Glove Lines at the link below. Butyl Gloves Butyl Gloves: Properties, Uses, […]
We added a handy Glove Chemical Resistant Chart to our Glove Resources Technical Data Section (link below). This chart is a nice guide for selecting the proper glove performance against chemicals. It includes a list of chemicals and the chemical resistance to Latex, Nitrile, Neoprene, and PVC Gloves. It is the most comprehensive list available […]
It is difficult for me to get excited about a humble disposable glove, but I need to share a new model that inspired me to make a post about this glove model. It is so versatile and unique in many ways that it makes them superior to any disposable glove that we currently carry or […]
I haven’t addressed Heat Resistant Gloves in a long time but a recent customer request reminded me that I needed to make this post for customers looking for these types of gloves. This particular model, MAPA’s Temp-Tec 517 – Insulated Neoprene Glove, is a very popular model for a variety of heat, liquid, steam, and […]
Every gardener knows that a good pair of gloves is an essential gardening tool. However, with the many types of gloves available, it can be overwhelming to make a choice. Here’s a simple guide by type to help you with your choice.(see links in titles below) Leather and Pruning GlovesLeather gloves are the standard for […]
It’s that time of year for gardening and more people are planting vegetable gardens to save money. However, I was reminded to post this information while I was on vacation recently and watched the landscaper at the resort where I stayed. He was spraying dangerous pesticides (I saw the poison label on the metal container) […]
