 Wintex Has Your Hand Protection Covered!
Our hands enable us to
work, touch, and communicate. In today’s workplace the hand is often the
first point of contact with physical or chemical hazards. We have
extensive experience in guiding our customers through the many options
available. We can even customize a solution to the threat at hand.
Glove Types
An examination of worker activities, workplace
conditions, and materials to be handled should indicate the appropriate
type of hand protection required.
The following categories describe common glove types, materials, and uses: 
Disposables - are designed to protect both the wearer and
product being handled. Ideal for one-time use situations where
fingertip sensitivity is required such as industrial labs, medical
facilities, or clean rooms. Can be made of latex, nitrile, vinyl or
polyethylene. 
Chemical Resistant Gloves - protect
against chemical penetration. Made from many different
synthetic materials (or mixtures) such as latex,
polyvinyl chloride (PVC), nitrile, butyl or neoprene. Look for
specific chemical resistance, degradation resistance, tactility,
and grip patterns. Some synthetic materials are dipped
over a cloth fiber base, leaving certain areas of the
glove uncovered for better dexterity. 
Cut Resistant Gloves - have special
materials to lessen the risk of being cut. Look for
materials that provide the best level of protection for
tasks ranging from handling sharp objects to using moving blades.
Kevlar®, steel knit and tough synthetic yarns are used. 
Voltage Resistant Gloves - are made of
natural rubber for protection in tasks involving
electrical voltage. Look for special features such as cuff length,
style and voltage classifications. 
General Purpose Gloves - provide protection against
abrasion, punctures, and cuts. Ideal for lifting,
moving, and handling. Made from a variety of materials, which often
are combined, such as cotton knit, leather or synthetics. 
Temperature Resistant Gloves - are
designed for special purpose tasks involving temperature
extremes, flame retardancy, or welding. Look for special materials
and features such as thick leather, special synthetic
coatings, insulation, glass cloth or aluminized backing.
Factors to Consider When Choosing Gloves
Because of the wide variety of hand protection products available today, gloves can be matched to particular applications.
Consider the following when assessing your glove needs:
Measuring For Proper Fit
Without a proper fit, gloves can be clumsy to work with, uncomfortable, cause hand fatigue, and ultimately be hazardous.
When measuring for proper fit, you should consider two primary factors - length and hand size: 
Length - For accurate glove length, measure
from the tip of the middle finger to where the cuff edge
should be on the wrist or arm, then select the proper cuff and length
for your needs. 
Size - To measure your hand size, wrap a tape measure
around the palm at its widest point. This measurement, in
inches, is equivalent to the glove size, i.e. 9" measurement =
size 9.
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