If you work in environment (without harsh industrial chemicals such as Toluene or Chloroform) and need durable gloves that can stand up to some abuse, these are a great choice. Chemicals can eat through gloves but automotive oils or household cleaners or mild solvents should not be a problem for these gloves. Nitrile is a pretty durable material but not soft like latex or inexpensive like vinyl. If you need heavier duty gloves for chemical use or protection against sharp objects and hot / cold temperatures, consider getting something like heavy duty Neoprene or one of the other heavier duty options with thicker or composite materials. Dish-washing gloves, for example, are usually 17 mil thickness according to Ammex. Select gloves based on your intended use, dexterity requirements, physical and chemical resistance, and allergy concerns. These gloves are thin enough that you can still feel what you are touching but thick enough that some jagged edges will not cut right through them. If you need to re-use them, wash them, flip them inside out, wash inside, and air dry. Gloves do not have powder inside; re-using gloves without proper cleaning may result in bacterial build-up causing unhealthy conditions. Gloves will lose their material strength and elasticity after repeated use; these gloves are designed for disposal after use. I like the gloves and sometimes also purchase the slightly thinner blue Gloveworks gloves which are 6 mil instead of 8 mil; these gloves will make your hands sweat; if this is an important consideration, look at options such as loose-fitting Vinyl. Size is important as it will greatly affect your dexterity when wearing gloves; my hand measures 3.50" - 3.75" as described in sizing chart but I purchase Medium for a better fit. Medium feels [not excessively] tight and offers increased dexterity.
Posted by Alexander V (Katy, TX) / August 20, 2020