I am looking to buy a box of quality latex gloves which will last more than one use. For 'mucky' jobs. Quite awhile ago I bought a box of 100 whit'ish coloured--thin---latex gloves. Very thin--managed to use each pair once or twice then the gloves would tear. Have had a search around and quite a few different makes to be had. What do you recommend that the gloves would last a few times before disposal? The gloves need to be pretty thin so not to restrict finger movement.
Quality Disposable Latex Gloves
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MarkAW
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Try nitrile gloves. They tend to be used by mechanics as they have a better resistance to oils and chemicals. I got these and found them tough: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B074XBS6SY?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
+1 for nitrile. I Use these. A good tip for reusing gloves is to wear a pair of cheap cotton medical gloves underneath, they'll absorb sweat and make the gloves easier to remove and put on, plus it stops your hands drying out too much if you're wearing them for long periods of time. I never tend to worry about reuse all that often so unable to comment but I have reused the above gloves a few times for what it's worth.
Phil Pascoe
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+1 for nitrile. Good for spreading PU adhesive with.
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Nyuck, Nyuck, Nyuck!
Another reason to use Nitrile gloves is the potential to get a latex allergy/sensitivity to them and not be able to tolerate any latex products at all.
Pete
Pete
Black mamba, fairly expensive but you can take them on and off many times, very strong but you can feel through them
Superduner
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Are we still talking about gloves for hands?
When I was working we used Bodyguards nitrile gloves. They tended to be quite tough with a slight grip texture to the fingers. We would have to wear two pairs so we could avoid cross-contamination by changing the outer pair when needed. So, often we would wear a thinner type underneath.
https://www.theglovestore.co.uk/collections/bodyguards-gloves
https://www.theglovestore.co.uk/collections/bodyguards-gloves
These are excellent and worth the extra cost
Black mamba are nice but price is silly post covid.
My local engineers merchant sells a heavy orange nitrile glove for under £10 a box. Thicker than black mamba and diamond textured grip surfaces. 50 to a box so 25 pairs not 50 because the thicker material that's all you can pack into a standard box.
I'll add the name which begins with M but there are various makes, just google orange nitrile heavy duty disposable gloves.
On machinery resto jobs, a pair will usually last a full day, and sometimes two or three.
My local engineers merchant sells a heavy orange nitrile glove for under £10 a box. Thicker than black mamba and diamond textured grip surfaces. 50 to a box so 25 pairs not 50 because the thicker material that's all you can pack into a standard box.
I'll add the name which begins with M but there are various makes, just google orange nitrile heavy duty disposable gloves.
On machinery resto jobs, a pair will usually last a full day, and sometimes two or three.
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The OP did say gloves !!
stevep
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Another vote for Black Mamba’s. Expensive, yes, but take care putting them on and taking them off and you’ll definitely get more than one wear of them. I’ve had one pair last a couple of days in the past.
Many thanks for your advice--much appreciated.
Phil Pascoe
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On a slightly different tack, these are excellent for what they cost. Not waterproof like nitrile gloves, obviously, but for general purposes ideal. I use them because being in a wheelchair my hands pick up glass splinters. I've used them for months and haven't had one split or rip yet. 63p a pair can't be bad.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Supreme-TT..._rp_0_1_ec_nb_sb_ss_w_as-ontype-md_k3_11_10_i
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Supreme-TT..._rp_0_1_ec_nb_sb_ss_w_as-ontype-md_k3_11_10_i
Doug B
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I recently bought a box of Grippaz semi disposable gloves from the local plumbers merchants & have been pretty impressed with them. They have a grippy surface & when using them to apply finish I worn each pair many times.
This is a link to the gloves though not where I got them from,
https://www.spontex-workwear.co.uk/...3bmCcMKweOhAumPkKMb5FOFKXjMUhHYAaAkoUEALw_wcB
This is a link to the gloves though not where I got them from,
https://www.spontex-workwear.co.uk/...3bmCcMKweOhAumPkKMb5FOFKXjMUhHYAaAkoUEALw_wcB
