PAINTERS LATEX GLOVES or MECHANICS LATEX GLOVES
Fine Touch Disposable’s Latex gloves are durable, flexible and provide excellent protection against a range of chemical and biohazards. Latex gloves are fitted and strong and are an excellent option for a wide range of users. They are a popular choice for Mechanics Latex gloves, or other light industrial applications like Painters Latex gloves.
Because nothing fits more like a second skin than Latex, these gloves are very comfortable and robust, when compared to often stiffer Nitrile or Vinyl glove options. This makes them a popular all-round glove choice, but specifically as mechanics Latex gloves and Painters Latex gloves, where dexterity and precision are important.
Because Latex gloves are so comfortable and flexible, they last longer, which ultimately means the user may not need to change their gloves as often.
Why choose Latex Gloves?
If you are looking for Mechanics Latex gloves or Painters Latex gloves, a big advantage is that these gloves are cost effective and offer the best degree of touch sensitivity, which is very important for these two industries.
Latex has an excellent measure of elongation. Mechanics Latex glove and Painters Latex glove users will testify that latex gloves can be stretched far without breaking.
Latex gloves offer a high level of protection for other industries too as disposable latex gloves are some of the most comfortable gloves available, as long as latex allergies are not an issue for the wearer or the environment that they are working in. Latex gloves are an excellent choice for users dealing with water-based or biological materials, but the main disadvantage of these gloves is that they may cause skin allergies for those with sensitivity to latex protein.
Symptoms of Latex Allergies – what to look out for
Possible symptoms of a latex protein allergy include, itching, rash, skin redness or hives. While those suffering a more severe reaction may experience respiratory symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, difficulty in breathing, coughing, itchy eyes etc.
For those suffering mild skin irritation that still what to utilise the benefits of high stretch painters latex gloves or mechanics latex gloves, the following hand hygiene procedures may help minimise skin irritation.
- It is important to wash and dry hands thoroughly.
- If using an alcohol based handgel on skin before or after using gloves, try to find one with moisturising properties so that hands are not drying out excessively.
- Use a good quality or aloe vera based moisturiser on hands frequently
- Some users report soaking hands in oats at the end of the day may help rehydrate and lessen skin irritation
It is also important for anyone using latex gloves (including painters latex gloves and mechanics latex gloves) that they consider a possible latex allergy for others they are working with or touching. This is especially important for those with direct patient contact – e.g. dentists or doctors.
What is the alternative to Latex if Latex Protein allergy is a concern
Nitrile is a synthetic alternative to Latex. Fine Touch Disposables offers a range of Nitrile gloves that provide a practical and safe option for those with sensitivity or allergy to Latex Protein.
For alternatives to Painters Latex gloves or Mechanics Latex gloves, Nitrile gloves might be a good option. As a material, Nitrile is strong, without being bulky, thick, and restrictive. This allows the Nitrile glove wearer to maintain tactile sensitivity and still have the ability to perform tasks with precision. Nitrile gloves offer the reassurance of a strong and durable glove barrier, free of Latex protein for those with allergies.
Alternatively, Vinyl gloves also offer a cost-effective form of hand protection, which is free of Latex Protein. Polyvinyl Chloride (Vinyl), as a material, is not as strong as the more robust Nitrile and Latex options, but Vinyl gloves offer an economical and practical option for short duration work or low-risk tasks that require simple handling of objects or processes,
This makes them a practical and safe, hypoallergenic option for users with Latex allergies or sensitivity.
Glove sizing
Latex gloves are available in a range of sizes from size Small-XL, to accommodate a wide range of users and applications.
As with all gloves, it is important that users select the correct size glove.
Painters Latex gloves or Mechanics Latex gloves that are too small will be restrictive for the wearer and prolonged use will lead to hand fatigue and less dexterity for performing their precision tasks.
Ill-fitting gloves also pose a safety risk when working with tools and machinery as a loose-fitting glove may get caught in machinery, putting the wearer at risk of injury.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Disposable glove choice is all about being fit for purpose. Factors to consider when deciding if Latex gloves are the best form of hand protection should include stretch, comfort, affordability and whether the user or their immediate contacts have a sensitivity or allergy to Latex protein.
Do you need a glove that has greater flex and stretch?
Do you need a glove that is comfortable and offers the best fit possible?
If Latex protein allergies are not a concern then Fine Touch Disposable’s Latex gloves might just be the best option – check out our Latex options and product information sheet for further technical details.
