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How to

choose

the right

gloves?

* Value the risk
* Value the grip, comfort, dexterity
* Contact the distributor if you have
any doubt

Mechanical risks (EN388) Goat leather
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES Gloves intended for general Gloves made
handling in tasks where there is with lambskin leather
a risk of mechanical damage.
PU Excellent resistance Minimum
to abrasion cut & puncture
and breathability resistance Thermal risks (EN407) Cow split leather
Gloves intended for works that Gloves made
require thermal protection (heat with cow split leather
protection)
Butyle Resistant to Low resistance
aldehydes, ketones, to mineral solutions Chemical risks (EN374) Automotive
esters and most Expensive Gloves intended for handling Gloves intended for automotive
ketones. chemicals or aggressive industry, workshops, etc.
Resistant to hooks, liquid products.
punctures,burns
and cuts Cut risks General handling
Cut resistant gloves. Gloves intended for
Recommended for tasks industry, factories, etc.
with cut risks.
Latex Good chemical It contains proteins
resistance to acids, and can generate Impermeability Construction
bases and allergies in sensitive Waterproof gloves. In some Gloves intended for
detergents people cases they could be also industry, construction, etc.
resistant to oil.
Therma protection against Logistics
cold (EN511) Gloves intended for
Nitrile Excellent resistance Do not use with Thermal gloves, tested under transport, general handling...
to punctures, burns ketones nor low temperatures
and hooks. aromatic or
chlorinated solvents Protection against vibration Welding
Protection against (xylene, toluene, Anti-vibration gloves. Welding gloves
bases, oils, greases chloride methylene, They protect against vibrating
(also of animal trichlorethylene ...) machinery such as drills.
type), various
solvents. Limited grip Food-contact gloves TIG welding
with greasy Gloves recommended for food Tested for TIG
Excellent grip both or wet handling, factories, etc. (TYPE B).
dry and wet. objects
Disposable series. 100% Cotton
Intended for delicate work Gloves manufactured
Neoprene Resistant to Less grip such as fruit handling, etc. with 100% cotton
many oils, acids, and less resistance
caustics and to hooks, punctures,
solvents (phenol, burns and cuts.
ethylglycol, aniline) Oil resistant gloves Flexible
Not recommended Ideal for greasy and oil Extra flexible gloves
Excellent flexibility, for organic solvents. environments.
even at low
temperatures
Minimal risks Breathable
Gloves that don’t have been Especially breathable gloves.
tested for any type of risk.
PVC Not recommended
Vinyl for ketones nor
many solvents. Extra lightweight
Less resistant to Especially thin gloves,
with maximum dexterity.
punctures and
hooks
The cold influences GRIP
notably in its Gloves with increased grip
mechanical thanks its fabric on the palm.
resistance

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