To put it into perspective, an everyday trash bag ranges between 1. Other examples include a credit card which is around 30 mils thick and a deck of playing cards which is around mils. In the past, disposable gloves were measured in millimeters, however, it was decided that that was not the most accurate form of measurement due to variations in thickness across a single glove.
The switch from millimeters to mils provided a much more accurate measurement. Others may measure the glove at the wrist, which is the thinnest portion of the glove. The variation in thickness across a single glove is due to how they are dipped during the manufacturing process. You need to get your hands physically on the gloves and feel the difference for yourself.
How to Measure and Compare Glove Strength. There is no standardised test for measuring and comparing the strength of a glove. Strength has many different definitions depending on the context. That is why the EN standards were created. The best indicators for the strength of a glove are tests for; Puncture resistance, Tear resistance, Abrasion resistance, Cut resistance, and Chemical resistance. EN was created for Mechanical Risks. Mechanical Risks are defined as; puncture, tear, abrasion and cut resistance of the gloves.
How to measure and compare glove puncture, tear, abrasion and cut resistance. The basic definition of these tests without the industry jargon is;.
The EN Standard compares chemical resistance using letters that represent common chemicals. If a glove passes for the letter A, which is Methanol, then we can also conclude that the glove should have good resistance to other chemicals that are similar to Methanol. To learn more about which letter stands for what chemical check out our glove ratings page. Essentially you can compare chemical resistance between gloves using EN, comparing what letters each glove has been awarded.
The more letters, the more resistant and thus stronger the glove is to chemical hazards. To sum up, the best way to compare gloves in terms of thickness, quality and strength is to physically trial them out.
Remember there is nothing more important than your safety, so always check that the manufacturer has had the tests conducted by an independent third party. Unfortunately, many manufacturers do testing in-house, and the results can be biassed or inaccurate, which means your hand safety will be compromised. If you have any doubt about your current hand safety, then reach out to our Glove Experts who will point you to the right safety solution.
October 31, Comparing the Thickness of Gloves and Disposable Gloves You can measure thickness in a variety of different ways. How to Measure and Compare Glove Strength There is no standardised test for measuring and comparing the strength of a glove. The basic definition of these tests without the industry jargon is; Puncture resistance is how well the glove withstands puncture hazards. The higher the number, the more resistant. Tear resistance is how likely the glove is to tear when it comes into contact with snags or pull hazards.
The higher the number, the more resistant the glove will be. Abrasion resistance is how well the glove withstands abrasion hazards. Generally speaking thin gloves, 3 mils and under, are used for food prep. Gloves 5 mil and up are the preference for heavier duty tasks.
Gloves between mils tend to be the go-to for EMS and for heavy industrial tasks. Textured Gloves Some gloves are advertised as being textured or having textured fingers.
This simply means that the material is rougher for a better grip. Having a good grip is especially important for tasks where you use small instruments, such as lab work. Nitrile gloves Nitrile gloves feature a heavier duty design which makes them tough and form fitting. Nitrile is completely latex-free, so they are suitable for anybody with a latex allergy. They come in many styles and can be used for almost any task. Because of their versatility, durability, and comfort they are the preferred glove in several fields including heavy industrial work, medical exams, cleaning and food prep.
Mechanics use them because of their resistance to gasoline, diesel fuel, fuel oil and brake fluid. In fact, nitrile stands up to more chemicals than the competing materials. Nitrile gloves are the best choice for use with most acids. Latex Gloves Latex is one of the most popular types of gloves because they are reliable and have been around for so long. Latex are best for medium duty tasks and have excellent tear and puncture resistance.
They are a popular go-to for dentists, tattoo artists, dishwashers and cleaners due to their reliable and functional design. If you have staff with latex allergies, nitrile gloves would be the best alternative for them. There are a few chemicals where latex gloves perform much better than other materials.
If you will be using Acetone, Chloroacetone, Acetaldehyde, or Acetic Acid, we highly recommend using latex. Vinyl Gloves Vinyl gloves are latex-free and will protect you from mild irritants such as garden chemicals, weed killer, fertilizer and photo developer fixer.
Vinyl is used primarily for food prep and cleaning.
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