How to determine the most suitable glove

What kind of application is the glove meant for and what kind of protection is required?

1. mechanical resistance
2. chemical resistance
3 unusual temperatures like heat or cold resistance
4. product protection

1. What type of mechanical resistance?
abrasion level 1-4
cut level 1-5
tear level 1-4
puncture level 1-4
The level that the glove achieved during the CE test for mechanical resistance can be seen in the four numbers below the pictogram. The higher the number, the better the protection.As well as protection, sensitivity, comfort, work efficiency and other influencing factors for worker acceptance have to be taken into account. The best combination of all factors involved is normally the most suitable glove for the application.

2.What types of chemicals are used in the application and which is the best glove material to protect against it?

What is the percentage?
How long is the person in contact with the chemical?
Are other factors involved that might reduce the performance of the glove, like heat, cold, mechanical risk, or other environmental influences?
If mechanical risk is also involved, a supported glove is recommended.
What length and thickness is required?
Should the glove be flock lined?
Is the colour important to possibly differentiate different departments?

Once these questions are answered, the most suitable glove can be selected. Please note that all recommendations in the chemical resistance chart are based on tests in laboratories only and should be used as a guide only.North cannot give any guarantee as environmental conditions vary.We recommend separate tests under working conditions to avoid
possible injuries.

3. Is protection against cold or heat needed?
If hot or cold temperatures are involved, against what kind of temperature does the gloves have to protect?
Is there direct contact to the heat, or is the glove used in a hot or cold environment only?
If it is direct contact, how long is the contact time?
What other factors are important e.g. grip, sensitivity, liquid proof needed?

4.What type of product has to be protected, food, electronics, computer parts?

What is the best possible material for the user, the product and for the environment?
Vinyl:
good resistance against greases and some light chemicals, however not to be used in fatty food and bad for the environment due to difficult disposal.
Latex:
very flexible, good elongation easy disposal however bears the risk of allergy.
Nitrile:
in general the best material for disposable gloves, best protection, comfort and user acceptance, but also more expensive than the other materials.