Types and technical characteristics of rubber gloves, size chart
Use rubber or latex gloves to protect your hands. They can be disposable or reusable, have different degrees of density and additional inserts. It is customary to use rubber gloves at work and at home. They protect the skin from damage, dirt and chemicals. There are several types of hand gloves.
Description and function of household rubber gloves
Household gloves can be purchased at any store today. Factories specializing in the manufacture of these products fully cover the needs of the population. Every year, models of household gloves are improving: inserts of various materials are added, designed for hand comfort, edge sizes are developed.
Manufacturing materials
The outer part of the glove is made of rubber or latex. It is a natural material that is used to make surgical and examination gloves. Recently, there has been a growing trend of using thin latex gloves when preparing food. Advantages of latex products:
- stretch well;
- reduced material density retains tactile sensitivity;
- resistant to tearing under high tension.
Industrial products are also made from high-strength synthetic materials: nitrile or vinyl.
Nitrile is an artificially synthesized rubber. Nitrile is a denser and stronger material than latex. The main qualities of nitrile:
- hypoallergenic;
- increased strength;
- the ability to grasp and hold objects firmly;
- ability to withstand high temperatures.
The disadvantage of nitrile products is called reduced tactile sensitivity, which manifests itself due to the high resistance of the product. Disposable nitrile gloves as well as nitrile coated nylon products are available in the market.
Neoprene is another type of synthetic resin often referred to as "foam rubber". Features of neoprene products:
- often used for medical purposes;
- have an anatomical shape, divided into right and left hand;
- equipped with a textured insert on the surface.
Household protective equipment is made of special knitwear. The strength of these products is not great, but they have different qualities. Knitted gloves are included in the group of rubber household personal protective equipment due to the fact that rubber dots are applied to the surface of the palm gripping the object. There are several types of application: Christmas trees, dots, bricks. There are jersey products with full latex palm coverage.
Latex or nitrile gloves differ from knitted gloves in terms of increased strength. Thick rubber, nitrile, or vinyl can withstand heavy loads, while cotton warp can break if one of the warp threads snags on a sharp object. At the same time, rubber products are prone to punctures.
The rubber helps retain moisture inside the product, does not allow air to pass through and promotes the formation of condensation.To make working with latex gloves more comfortable, a cotton spray is made inside the product. It absorbs excess moisture and also keeps the latex on your hand. The seal reduces tactile sensitivity, products with internal spray have a thicker density, they are not suitable for medical purposes and are not purchased for cosmetic or pharmaceutical purposes.
How to determine the right size for technical gloves
Gloves used in industrial production or in everyday life must be the right size. If they are small in size, they will quickly deteriorate. If the glove is large, the degree of protection will be significantly reduced. To determine the size, the palm is measured with a tape measure along the line at the base of four fingers. This is the widest part of the brush.
Attention! Men's and women's sizes differ from each other. The gender is indicated on the package label.
Size range
Generally accepted size designations are presented in the table.
| Size (designation) | Features |
| S (small) | Designed for a small female palm |
| M (medium) | 0.5-1.5cm longer than the smallest size |
| L (large) | The first size of men's products |
| XL (extra large) | Designed for people with a lot of weight |
Attention! When buying gloves with an inside spray, keep in mind that they fit your hand better than plain latex gloves.
Selection tips
The determining criterion for the purchase is the purpose of the product. The nature of the work dictates the requirements for personal protective equipment:
- For washing dishes, it is recommended to buy household gloves of medium resistance.On some models, special non-slip studs are provided to prevent the dishes from slipping out of your hands.
- For work in the garden or vegetable garden, working products of increased strength are purchased.
- When working with chemicals or for industrial use, it is recommended to choose products on the shoulders that protect the garment well.
It is not recommended to buy oversized pairs. If the product is large, even when washing dishes, water may get inside. If the glove is small, then when pulled over the hand, it can tear at the slightest load.
Attention! You have to buy different gloves to do the dishes, clean your house and work on your personal land.
Rules of care
Disposable products used by healthcare professionals, cosmetologists and pharmacists are not subject to further use. They are sent for processing.
Reusable household protective equipment can be reused until the surface is damaged. Compliance with the rules allows you to extend the service life:
- Hands should be washed and dried before use. Dirt and moisture make a perfect fit difficult.
- After each use, the vapor must be treated and stored.
- After use, each pair is washed from dirt, turned inside out and dried naturally. If they are not dried, the rubber can become covered with an unpleasant coating from the inside or the outside, which will lead to the formation of mold processes.
- The rubber or nitrile is not dried on the battery, it leads to product deformation.
- To prevent some parts of the product from sticking, they can be treated with talc or potato starch.
Many manufacturers offer ready-made solutions: they produce gloves in different colors to indicate the type of application. For example, the red products are recommended for use in the kitchen, the yellow ones for tilling the soil and the flowers and the blue ones for cleaning the floors.
The cotton/latex combination option consists of using two pairs at the same time, provided that the top pair protects against aggression and the cotton bottom pair is worn to protect against the cold. Such options are in demand when washing windows or when cleaning outdoors in cold weather.