What are Nitrile Coated Work Gloves?

Are nitrile-coated gloves safe?

Yes, nitrile-coated gloves are safe and provide an extra layer of protection against colds, punctures, abrasions, and other hazardous factors. Nitrile-coated gloves are work gloves with a synthetic rubber coating for added grip and protection. Unlike natural latex, nitrile is a 100% synthetic material that won’t inflame allergies.

Warehouse workers benefit from nitrile-coated gloves because they balance warmth and protection. With the right glove, workers will be protected from cold, harmful chemicals and oils, and an advanced grip makes handling precise instruments easy.

The nitrile coating withstands oil and other petroleum products without degradation. Also, the nitrile barrier protects your skin by not allowing harmful chemicals to seep through. These gloves do not break down easily and can be washed in cold water and hung dry to use repeatedly. 

The main benefits of nitrile-coated gloves are listed below:

• Reduce hand fatigue
• Protection from cuts, punctures, chemicals, hazards
• Versatile; Balances Protection, Dexterity, and Grip. 
• Ideal for handling tools, machinery, and tasks involving your hands. 
• Comfortable for all-day wear

Nitrile has a high puncture and broad chemical resistance. It offers excellent tactile feedback, grip, and abrasion resistance, even when wet. Nitrile is 3x more puncture resistant than latex rubber!

Microfoam-coated gloves are a good choice for working in “wet” environments. The microfoam coating acts similar to a sponge and provides extra gripping power. Nitrile coating prevents punctures, cuts, snags, abrasions, oils, and fuels.

What are latex-coated gloves?

Natural Rubber Textured Latex Palm Coatings offer a good grip. Latex coating provides abrasion resistance and is excellent for handling building materials. Latex has very high elasticity and grip compared to other glove materials and withstands extreme temperature and tearing. Latex-coated gloves are great for several tasks, including general maintenance, shipping, receiving, assembling, and concrete/brick/lumber handling.

• High elasticity and grip.
• Great tear resistance.
• Poor resistance against most hydrocarbon and organic solvents (i.e., gasoline).
• It can cause allergic reactions.

What are polyurethane-coated gloves?

Nothing beats a firm grip on work. Palm Coated Gloves (AKA Dipped Gloves) are designed to protect your hands from cuts and abrasions and offer extra grip. Most coated gloves are made of engineered knit fibers for the glove part. The glove “shell” is then dipped in various coatings to make that wonderful gripping texture and protection! Layers provide additional security while resisting punctures and abrasions and offer improved grip while working.

• Grips well without being “sticky.”
• Breathable and dexterous.
• Resists oil, solvents, gasoline, fats, greases, and oxidation.
• Poor resistance to hot water.

What do coated gloves protect against?

The amount of protection a coated gloves provide is linked to its material and thickness. Some gloves may be especially suited to protect against cuts but not so against abrasions. Be sure to check the ISEA or ANSI rating for your particular glove and be familiar with the rating standards and how they measure up against your work.

Generally, all coated gloves provide a basic barrier against abrasions, cuts, punctures, and chemical resistance. A thicker coating or glove outperforms a comparable thinner glove. A thicker layer can be achieved by dipping the glove multiple times, with some manufacturers opting to reinforce specific areas of the glove (e.g., the palm or fingertips). 

Coated gloves are uniquely suited for industrial facilities, assembly and automotive facilities, and warehouses for the safety of package handlers. The glove coating ensures you can get a good grip even in unideal conditions.

If you need a higher level of dexterity, choose a thinner glove, like the bestselling ultra-thin p-grip gloves. Most of the time, the specific coating may not matter as much as your personal preference. The fit and feel of the glove are subjective and as long as it meets the minimum ANSI requirements for your job, defer to your judgment.