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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/ Vinyl, PVC, Small parts handling, food 279–283
Single Use Latex, Nitrile handling, medical and lab
use, manufacturing. Nitrile 286–290
is a good choice for those
with latex allergies. Suitable
for light-duty tasks.

Knit Cotton/ Use as a liner or for
Polyester additional protection
and grip. Suitable for
light-duty tasks.

Driver’s Cowhide, Use for abrasion
Pigskin, resistance, general use.
Goatskin Suitable for medium-duty 284
tasks.

Canvas & Cotton General purpose. 285–287
Fabric Suitable for light- to
medium-duty tasks.

Supported/ Typically Chemical processing/ 288–292
Dipped Knit with handling, cleaning, oil 291–293
foam Nitrile, refining, food processing.
Polyurethane Suitable for medium-
or PVC to heavy-duty tasks.

Specialty Lined & Rough, oily, abrasive,
unlined hot or cold environments.
Neoprene, Suitable for heavy-duty
Nitrile, Nylon tasks.

Glove Types Canvas & Fabric – Provides durability, dexterity and
comfort. Look for palms featuring PVC dots or natural or
Disposable/Single Use – Gloves from these materials are synthetic hide when greater grip is needed. These gloves
economical, often disposable and appropriate for general can typically be laundered. When sturdy synthetic fabric
use. These gloves that are approved for a variety is used, durability is increased along with resistance to
of settings. abrasions, cuts and punctures.
Knit – Knit gloves offer comfortable fit and good flexibility
and can also be used as a liner for extra protection. Look Supported/Dipped – Degrees of protection vary, with
for gloves featuring PVC dots for extra grip. coatings to protect against solvents and chemicals and
Driver’s – Excellent strength and durability combined with provide protection from abrasions, punctures and cuts.
comfort and protection. Look for designs with shirred or
elasticized cuffs when you are concerned about keeping Specialty – Box handling and other heavy-duty
dirt and debris out of the glove. Provides abrasion applications that might require exceptional dexterity, grip,
resistance, dexterity, durability and comfort. and imperviousness to liquids, impact cushioning and
other protection. Specialty gloves feature palms, coatings
278 and materials and thicknesses designed for the most
demanding users.

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