Nitrile, Vinyl, Neoprene – Oh my! What Gloves Work Better for Certain Jobs?

All about gloves….

Those who are wary of the Chemicals we use on a daily basis when cleaning or doing other dirty tasks we usually use gloves so whatever we’d be touching doesn't get absorbed into their skin, but there are certain gloves for certain jobs.

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While you’re handling food or in the foodservice industry you’re more than likely aware some people have an allergic reaction to latex. Latex gloves are extremely versatile, but you do present diners with the chance of an allergic reaction should there be any mishandling or issues with the gloves which is why the following gloves are suggested for food handling:

• Poly Gloves
• Vinyl Gloves
• And Nitrile Gloves

Now when it comes to doing the nitty-gritty work or if you’re in the janitorial industry there are only a certain few gloves which protect you from the dangers of the chemicals involved. These are suggested for handling dirty work involving chemicals:

• Latex Gloves (unless you’re allergic)
• Vinyl Gloves
• Nitrile Gloves
• And for extremely heavy duty cleaning - Neoprene Gloves.

For the medical industry there are a certain few which fit the bill – especially with the chance of puncturing involving the tools used in the industry. Taking into account this and the other issue involving the allergies to latex Nitrile gloves have become the preferred choice to many in this profession. However, there are two main gloves for this type of work involving examination and other medical tasks and these are:

• Latex Gloves
• And Nitrile Gloves

While handling chemicals in a non-standard manner, i.e. industrial chemical handling or for extended periods, it’s suggested you use one main type of glove – and this is Neoprene gloves. While they’re not a form fitting and versatile as the Latex and Nitrile gloves, Neoprene gloves are thick and heavy duty – providing the ultimate protection. Even in this case you can use the following when handling slightly less-than high-risk jobs:

• Latex Gloves
• Nitrile Gloves
• And Neoprene Glove

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