SAFETY Catalog 2015, pages 276-325

Proof 3
10/24/14
Lagasse Production
Cat. Mgr: Hansel Claudio
2015 OP278 FlowXXX NP278 Flow: Sec 1 NON-PRICED VERSION
GETTING TO GRIPS
WITH GLOVES
Glove Type Material Uses Page(s)
Disposable/
Single Use
Vinyl, PVC,
Latex, Nitrile
Small parts handling, food
handling, medical and lab
use, manufacturing. Nitrile
is a good choice for those
with latex allergies. Suitable
for light-duty tasks.
279–283
Knit
Cotton/
Polyester
Use as a liner or for
additional protection
and grip. Suitable for
light-duty tasks.
286–290
Driver’s
Cowhide,
Pigskin,
Goatskin
Use for abrasion
resistance, general use.
Suitable for medium-duty
tasks.
284
Canvas &
Fabric
Cotton
General purpose.
Suitable for light- to
medium-duty tasks. 285–287
Supported/
Dipped
Typically
Knit with
foam Nitrile,
Polyurethane
or PVC
Chemical processing/
handling, cleaning, oil
refining, food processing.
Suitable for mediumto
heavy-duty tasks.
288–292
Specialty
Lined &
unlined
Neoprene,
Nitrile, Nylon
Rough, oily, abrasive,
hot or cold environments.
Suitable for heavy-duty
tasks.
291–293
Glove Types
Disposable/Single Use – Gloves from these materials are
economical, often disposable and appropriate for general
use. These gloves that are approved for a variety
of settings.
Knit – Knit gloves offer comfortable fit and good flexibility
and can also be used as a liner for extra protection. Look
for gloves featuring PVC dots for extra grip.
Driver’s – Excellent strength and durability combined with
comfort and protection. Look for designs with shirred or
elasticized cuffs when you are concerned about keeping
dirt and debris out of the glove. Provides abrasion
resistance, dexterity, durability and comfort.
Canvas & Fabric – Provides durability, dexterity and
comfort. Look for palms featuring PVC dots or natural or
synthetic hide when greater grip is needed. These gloves
can typically be laundered. When sturdy synthetic fabric
is used, durability is increased along with resistance to
abrasions, cuts and punctures.
Supported/Dipped – Degrees of protection vary, with
coatings to protect against solvents and chemicals and
provide protection from abrasions, punctures and cuts.
Specialty – Box handling and other heavy-duty
applications that might require exceptional dexterity, grip,
and imperviousness to liquids, impact cushioning and
other protection. Specialty gloves feature palms, coatings
and materials and thicknesses designed for the most
demanding users.
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