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Hand Protection | SAFETY
How to Choose a
Glove Size
Gloves are sized using the measurement of the
circumference around the palm of the hand. To
determine your proper glove size, run a tape
measure around the palm area of your flattened
hand. The measurement in inches is approximately
your glove size. For example, a 9" measurement
would equate to a size nine glove. Using the
standard chart below, you would order a size Large
glove. Note that manufacturers may vary slightly in
the sizing of their gloves. Unless specifically noted
in the glove description, all sizes listed are for
men’s hand sizes.
Measure the circumference of the hand and
compare with chart to choose the correct size.
HAND SIZE:
6-7 7-8 8-9 9-10 10-11
GLOVE SIZE:
XS SM MD LG XLG
For disposable gloves, a proper fit will be moderately
tight around the cuff, with no webbing between the
fingers and no ballooning at the fingertips.
Glove Protection: What’s Best For Your Needs?
Type Advantages Disadvantages Use Against
Natural rubber
(Latex)
Low cost, good physical
properties, dexterity
Poor against oils, greases, organics
Bases, alcohols, diluted water solutions;
fair against aldehydes, ketones
Natural rubber
blends
Low cost, dexterity, better
chemical resistance than natural
rubber against some chemicals
Physical properties frequently inferior to
natural rubber
Same as natural rubber
Polyvinyl
chloride (PVC)
Low cost, very good physical
properties, medium chemical
resistance
Plasticizers can be stripped
Strong acids and bases, salts, other
water solutions, alcohols
Neoprene
Medium cost, medium chemical
resistance, medium physical
properties
May become stiff and inflexible over time
Oxidizing acids, anilines, phenol, glycol
ethers
Nitrile
Low cost, excellent physical
properties, dexterity
Poor against benzene, methylene
chloride, trichloroethylene, many ketones
Oils, greases, aliphatic chemicals, xylene,
perchloroethylene, trichloroethane; fair
against toluene
A • Select Split Cowhide Double Palm
Double palm glove provides greater durability
for many tasks. Select split cowhide, 2- 1/2"
rubberized safety cuff, reinforced knuckle strap
and fingertips.
12 pair per box
#3105003 L #3105004 XL
B • Standard Split Cowhide with
Reinforced Knuckle Strap and
Fingertips
Durable standard split cowhide leather palm glove
suitable for a variety of applications. Reinforced
knuckle strap and fingertips with 2 1/2" rubberized
safety cuff.
12 pair per box
#3106001 S #3106003 L
#3106004 XL
C • Premium Kevlar Stitch Welder
Premium blue side split cowhide welders gloves
feature Kevlar stitching to prevent damage from
sparks. Full sock lining with foam and thumb guard.
12 pair per box
#3103 L
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A m e r i c a ’ s F i r s t A i d a n d S a f e t y R e s o u r c e