Tips for Choosing Latex Coated Cotton Gloves

Gloves are one of the personal protective equipment, using which you can protect your hands from drying out, getting injured, etc. There are many different types of them, each of which is designed to perform a certain type of work. Some of the most commonly used are cotton gloves, but not plain ones, but with a latex coating. It is about such products that will be discussed in the article, we will define their features, types and selection criteria.

By themselves, cotton work gloves are not very popular due to their weak strength and fragility. Therefore, manufacturers decided to improve them with latex. They cover the palms, and in some models - also the fingers.

Latex is a polymer derived from a rubber tree. The material has excellent characteristics, therefore it is widely used in various fields of activity. So, in the process of making work gloves, they found a use for it.

Cotton gloves with latex coating have a number of advantages and excellent technical parameters, among which it should be noted:

• high friction rate;
• decrease in slip coefficient;
• excellent adhesion to the working surface;
• excellent water-repellent properties;
• wear resistance and durability.

It should also be noted that such products have high elasticity, retain tactile sensitivity... They are comfortable and convenient to work with. All these features have expanded the scope of these gloves. But there are also disadvantages, the most significant of which is low strength. Such gloves should not be used at high temperatures.

A latex coated protective product can be used when:

• garden work;
• paintwork;
• construction;
• auto locksmith and many other processes.

The assortment of latex coated cotton gloves is quite diverse. They may differ in characteristics, design, size. Their main difference is the number of overflow layers. Based on this parameter, products are like this.

• Single layer. They guarantee excellent grip on the work surface. Gloves coated with latex in 1 layer are distinguished by their green color.
• Two-layer. They are characterized by a yellow-green color and have excellent wear resistance.
• Two-layer luxury class. Double-coated yellow-orange gloves with the best performance and wide range of use.

How much protection your hands will be depends on the choice of gloves. When choosing work gloves, be sure to consider the following points.

• The scope of their application, what kind of work you will do with gloves. Gloves are designed for a certain load and this must be taken into account.
• The size. Comfort and convenience in the process of using the product depends on the correct choice of size. Never buy oversized gloves, they will be uncomfortable to work in, and they do not guarantee any protection.

We offer a size table, with which it will be easier to choose a product.

It is also important how well the product adheres to the hand, whether it hinders movements, or whether it reduces sensitivity. In addition, manufacturer and cost are important. When buying cotton products with latex coating for hand protection, pay attention to the quality of the seams, the thickness of the latex layer.

Of course, before deciding on certain products, you must make sure that the polymer - latex - will not provoke an allergic reaction in you. Such a product does not have good air permeability, so if during the work your hands get sweaty and allergies appear, the consequences can be quite serious.

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