how to choose a glove

When choosing a glove, individuals should consider how much protection they need, the glove's quality and how it is made, and whether the wearer has any allergic reactions to the glove's material. oil resistant work gloves offer less dexterity than latex gloves, so they aren't the best choice in all situations; the lower level usually isn't a concern for tasks that do not require very fine finger dexterity. They are often recommended for people with a latex allergy.

In the manufacturing process of latex, vinyl, and nitrile gloves, there are standard measurements applied to the gloves. In order to rate the protective qualities of the glove, they are graded from 1 to 3. The glove that receives a medical grade means that it has received the highest protection rating. These gloves are rigorously tested to pass US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements.

The next grade is the high-risk category. These are used in the emergency medical service fields, such as by paramedics. A very high level of testing is required in order to assure the proper requirements are reached.

The next level is the utility grade. These are not intended to be used in the medical field and they are not tested to any FDA specifications. These gloves are recommended for silicone gloves for bbq jobs that require hand protection, however, such as painting. The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) regulates the standards of utility grade gloves.