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Millimeter to Mil to Gram: Change in the Glove Industry

As mentioned in our previous blog, disposable gloves come in a variety of thicknesses. You can measure glove thickness in a variety of ways, however, the most common way in the United States is in mils. A “mil” is a unit of thickness equal to one-thousandth of an inch (.001...

Thin vs. Thick Nitrile Gloves

We rely on our hands daily which is why it’s crucial to select the best hand protection for your specific use case. Nitrile gloves come in a variety of thicknesses and there is a common misconception that the thicker the glove, the better protection it provides. This simply isn’t true....

Science Behind Glove Sterilization

When you pick up a new box of gloves, more than likely, there is a disclaimer that tells you they have been sterilized. But, do you ever wonder what this process looks like? How are the gloves made and how do they decontaminate the gloves from unwanted bacteria and get...

Consequences of Glove Powder

When looking for the right types of gloves for the needs of your customers, you may find yourself wondering why some gloves are “powdered” and others are “powder-free.” Powdered Gloves have cornstarch added to the exterior of the glove to make them easier to take on and off, especially in...

Glove Uses in First Aid

Glove Uses in First Aid Gloves are useful for many purposes, including retail, healthcare, food service & processing, industrial, dental, and safety. When it comes to glove uses for safety and first aid, it is important to understand the situations in which gloves should be worn to protect first...

Do Nitrile Gloves Conduct Electricity?

For those who work in healthcare, manufacturing, or skilled trades, the type of gloves you wear while “on the job” can have a huge impact on the health and safety of yourself and others. A pertinent example of this is in the case of gloves conducting electricity. Those who...

Do Nitrile Gloves Cause Allergic Reactions?

Because latex gloves cause allergic and non-allergic reactions, many people instead use alternative options like nitrile gloves. But do nitrile gloves cause allergic reactions as well? Yes, they can. Some users of nitrile gloves have reported allergic reactions triggered by other antigens in the synthetic material but not by latex proteins,...

CPE vs. TPE Gloves: A Quick Guide

Besides vinyl, latex, and nitrile gloves, two new kinds of gloves have begun to grow in popularity: cast polyethylene (CPE) gloves and thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) gloves. Learn about the differences between each kind of glove, what they have in common, and some of their benefits in today’s post. CPE Gloves...

12 Surprising Facts About Gloves

Just like first aid kits, gloves have a fascinating history and offer several surprising facts. Scroll below to learn how these common hand coverings have played an important place throughout history and other fun facts about gloves! 1) We’ve been wearing gloves since as far back as in ancient Egypt,...