Glove Knowledge Centre

Know Before
You Choose.

Straight-talking guides to help you pick the right glove for the job, written by the people who make them.

Selecting Gloves

How to Choose Glove Thickness

A thicker glove isn't automatically the best choice. How to balance protection, dexterity and the demands of the job.

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Materials

Nitrile vs Latex

Both fit and protect well, but they behave differently. How to choose between synthetic nitrile and natural rubber latex.

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Grip & Texture

Different Glove Textures Explained

Two gloves of the same material and thickness can grip completely differently. A guide to smooth, finger, fully-textured and raised patterns.

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Chemical Safety

EN ISO 374 Explained

What the flask and biohazard symbols on a glove box actually tell you, what Type A, B and C mean, and what they don't.

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Chemical Safety

How Chemical Permeation Works

A glove can look intact and still let a chemical through at a molecular level. Understanding permeation, breakthrough time and degradation.

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Grip & Texture

Why Grip Matters

A glove is the surface through which you control every tool and part. How grip reduces fatigue, improves accuracy and keeps you safe.

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Selecting Gloves

What Does "Mil" Mean?

It sounds like millimetre, but it isn't. What the mil measurement tells you about a glove, and what it doesn't.

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Applications

Choosing Gloves for Oily Environments

Oil defeats a smooth glove. Why grip design, not just material or thickness, is the critical factor for mechanical work.

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Applications

Food-Safe Glove Selection

Not every disposable glove is food-safe. What to check: food-contact compliance, material, colour coding and correct use.

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