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Disposable Nitrile Glove
Knit Work Gloves with Palm Coating
Attributes
No specialized grip or abrasion resistance. Liquid protection only.
Better grip and abrasion resistance.
Non-breathable so may trap sweat and lead to contact dermatitis or other skin irritation.
Breathable so sweat evaporates and promotes good skin health.
Single use. Multiple pairs of gloves used each day by every worker.
Machine-washable shell is reusable so workers can wear the same pair for days, weeks, or even months.
Unpredictable supply and rising cost.
No supply issues, reasonable cost.
Total Cost of Ownership for a facility with 1,000 Employees
Cost per pair: $0.31
Cost per pair: $2.80
Pairs per month per employee: 172
Pairs per month per employee: 6
Annual Spend: $639,840
Annual Spend: $201,600
Cost Savings of 68%
actually save money by making the switch through laundering and reuse. The secret to switching to reusable gloves lies in re- searching attributes and the total cost of ownership. The example below compares using disposable nitrile gloves to using a spe- cially coated general purpose knit glove.
Double-Gloving Alternative
If you’re buying single-use, disposable gloves as a moisture- blocking liner under a cut-resistant glove, coated work gloves can give you all the benefits you need in one glove. Available now in both three-fourths coatings and palm coatings, these
gloves keep workers’ hands comfortable and dry without the need for an extra pair of gloves.
Know Your Applications, Know Your Options
Applications like medical procedures and foodservice can’t always make the switch to a reusable glove. Still, many industrial applica- tions are ideal for this alternative that can save you money and the trouble of explaining budget overages and short inventory.
M. B. Sutherland is Senior Safety Writer at Magid—proud U.S. manufacturer and distributor of head-to-toe PPE since 1946.
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