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Glove of the Month: Omni #313 Vinyl Exam Glove

As some of you know, we have been providing a 150-pack vinyl exam glove to our container customers for years. For many of these customers, these gloves have been provided in their own private label boxes while some of them were in our #313 Series boxes and added to their...

4 Reasons Why You Should Check Out the OmniShield #332 Blue Glove Series Today

Today, we’re going to highlight our July featured glove – the OmniShield #332 Blue Glove Series – and explore why this is a glove you should definitely check out for your customers. The same as our OmniShield #332 Series (only blue!), these vinyl powder free multi-purpose gloves can give wholesalers...

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What is USP <800>? And What Does it Have to Do with Gloves?

The deadline for USP <800> is less than six months away, and across the country, many health systems are scurrying to do everything they can to be ready for this chapter before the final deadline of December 1, 2019. But what exactly is USP <800>? Why was it put into...

June Featured Glove: #412 Series

Our best-selling vinyl glove, the OmniTrust #412 Series Vinyl Powder Free Examination Glove, is on promotion this month! Made from the highest quality polyvinyl chloride material and formulation available, the 412 Series is an excellent alternative to latex gloves. With a unique Comfort Formulation, a smooth finish, and a versatile...

7 Best Practices for Wearing Disposable Gloves

Disposable gloves are helpful – and often required – in many industries, but just like any tool or supply, there are best practices worth following that can ensure you get the best wear out of your gloves while maximizing barrier protection. Here are seven best practices to follow for wearing...

4 Things to Look for When You’re Evaluating Disposable Food Service Gloves

Clean, protected hands are required by law in many states for food processing and food service applications. And for good reason: When gloves are worn on clean hands and changed properly, they significantly reduce the risk of transmitting diseases from a worker to a patron during food handling. Consequently, if...

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5 Questions You Wanted to Know about Latex Gloves

If you’re in the glove industry, you’ve probably wondered about – or even been asked about – latex gloves. Latex gloves, for all of their benefits, prove to be a common topic of conversation primarily because they cause allergies. And here at Omni International Corp., our inboxes are often flooded...

A Brief Guide to PPE Gloves & What Omni Has to Offer

The term “personal protective equipment,” or PPE, is a broad one that is defined by OSHA as “equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses.” PPE can include a variety of items including respirators, coveralls, and safety glasses, but in today’s post, we’re going...

Glove News: Latex Glove Bans for Restaurants in Ohio & Other States

On March 1, 2019, the state of Ohio joined several other states including Connecticut, Oregon, and Hawaii in banning the use of latex gloves in food service operations and retail food establishments. First proposed in November 2018, these changes are part of the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) Chapter 3717-1, the Ohio...