Category: Medical Gloves

Glove Liners solve many problems with outer and Disposable Gloves

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Glove Liners solve many problems with outer and Disposable Gloves

Due to the new increase in Disposable Gloves demand and usage created by the need for additional protection from the Covid-19 virus crisis, problems associated with the increase in many Disposable Gloves raises new troubles for users. Problems like allergic reactions, excess seating, rashes, eczema, hand odor, etc.   

I have recently written about our GO All-Day Protective Glove Liners, now made for us by the Wells Lamont Industrial Glove Company, but I felt compelled to highlight some of the products features and benefits here on my Blog. This way it becomes an important and permanent archive on the internet to help users with difficulties associated with disposable gloves and other types of outer gloves.

I am going to highlight the Features and Benefits in these Glove Liners for easier reading and reference along with some notations.

GO All-Day Protective Glove Liners

First and foremost, the ultra-thin design will change the way you “feel” about disposable and outer gloves. 

Secondly, the most often overlooked benefit with these liners is that the smooth finish makes it easier to slip on and remove all types of outer gloves. If you use disposable gloves on a routine basis, you know what I am talking about and this single benefit alone can be a huge reason to use these liners. 

Product Features

Creates a barrier to latex, rubber and other types of plastic and polymer gloves. 

Minimizes allergic reactions and rashes.

Reduces perspiration, sweating and clamminess.

Unequaled Comfort

The ergonomic and stretch-knit design help reduce hand strain, providing natural sensitivity, flexibility, dexterity and less bulk for the wearer throughout the day unlike other glove liners.

Eliminates the need for powder and powdered gloves which have been banned by the FDA for medical use.

Smooth finish facilitates easy slip on and removal of outer gloves.

Special cuffs hold the liners in place while removing outer gloves.

Keeps inside of over gloves clean, eliminating odors.

Unique Material

Washable and reusable

100% continuous soft nylon filament fiber (feels like cotton) makes this liner thin and comfortable.

Ideal for people having issues with disposable gloves.

Full length for maximum protection.

Suitable for Critical Environment

Clean Room Compatible – Category Type II

Dust and lint free

Economical

Ambidextrous

Wear all day.

Fully Launderable, reducing cost of replacement and waste. (Withstands up to 30 washings)

Sterilizable

MADE IN THE USA

Available in sizes from Small to XL

Packaged in 20 Pair Packs and available in Case quantities of 10 packs.

NOTE: We also offer these same gloves in a Finger-less – Half Finger Model.

Link: All-Day Half-Finger Glove Liner

Although, I was the original developer of these unique liners back in 1989, I also want to thank Pat Connor, the CE (Critical Environment) Glove Guru at Wells Lamont, for his insight and assistance. I also want to thank David Arambula, our right-hand guy at Wells Lamont, for his assistance. Earlier this week, we had a very productive Zoom Meeting to get me up to date on new issues with user demand, packaging, and production so that I could complete this posting. Thanks, guys!

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Joe McGarry

The Glove Guru

How to safely remove “used” disposable gloves

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The subject title of this post my seem to be very elementary at first but the Covid-19 virus pandemic has created a tremendous amount of confusion when buying and using PPE safety products like masks and gloves.

Actually, the title is far from elementary. It’s a major public safety issue for those not trained or used to wearing disposable gloves like food handlers or healthcare personnel. I’m not saying you should not wear gloves but to incorrectly use disposable gloves will make them a useless safety procedure and even cause more harm and spread this devastating invisible virus.

We are selling a lot disposable gloves and masks to our customers around the world looking for defensive measures against the Covid virus which is great. I am also seeing a lot of people out and about and shopping while wearing gloves which is also great. But, sadly, I am also seeing that most people aren’t wearing or discarding their gloves properly which negates the whole purpose of wearing the disposable gloves.

For example, most untrained people don’t take off their gloves quick enough, thus further contaminating themselves and others around them including the items they touch. Additionally, you should never reuse disposable gloves. I’m sure you’ve seen food handlers frequently dispose and change gloves between functions or healthcare workers frequently dispose and change gloves from chore to patient. This is to avoid any cross contamination of any type. The same thing applies to you to avoid the Covid virus bug.

So, the point I am making here is to dispose of the gloves as soon as you are done shopping at the grocery store or other venue. Disposable gloves are very inexpensive and take up very little space in your purse or pockets so I suggest carrying a couple pair on your various trips.

To shop safely, I suggest social distancing, do not touch your face (this is one reason you see people wearing a face shield in addition to a face mask), frequently sanitize and wash your hands to avoid any possible contact with the virus.

If you want to wear gloves as an added preventive measure, the guidelines below are recommended in order to safely remove your disposable gloves.

  1. Grip the outside of one glove at the wrist without touching your skin.
  2. Peel the glove away from your hand by pulling it inside out.
  3. Hold the removed glove in your other “gloved” hand.
  4. To peel off the second glove, put your bare fingers inside the glove at the wrist.
  5. Turn the second glove inside out, pulling it away from your hand, while leaving the first glove inside the second.
  6. Discard the gloves away in a trash container immediately.
  7. Wash your hands or use a hand sanitizer immediately after removing your gloves.

Once you try the above method for the first time, you will laugh and smile at how clever and easy it is and want to show others as well. It’s almost like a magic trick but a very helpful one.

Also, don’t forget to tell them the Glove-Guru taught you how to remove used disposable gloves.

Link to our Disposable Gloves

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Joe McGarry

The Glove Guru

FDA bans powdered medical gloves

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The FDA has determined that powdered surgeon’s gloves, powdered patient examination gloves, and absorbable powder for lubricating a surgeon’s glove present an unreasonable and substantial risk of illness or injury and that the risk cannot be corrected or eliminated by labeling or a change in labeling. 
Consequently, the FDA is banning these devices. 
I noticed that the rule was proposed back in March but it was officially ruled on today and becomes effective on January 18, 2017. 
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