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When it comes to protecting the hands from workplace injuries, coated seamless string knit work gloves have grown in popularity. At affordable pricing, they add a layer of protection to traditional knit gloves and can noticeably improve your grip in slippery type conditions. Made of nylon, cotton, polyester or with engineered yarns such as TenActiv™,  ParaActiv™ or Dyneema® string knits are versatile and a great alternative to costly leather type work gloves.

Palm coated Superior Glove® industrial work gloves, or grippy gloves, are suited for handling small parts, the automotive industry, metal stamping, construction and general purpose by offering better tactility, comfort, breathability, grip, dexterity, cut-resistance, increased durability, puncture-resistance and abrasion-resistance.

The coatings are dipped onto the knitted glove shells and depending on the application are available in:

1. Full Dip -covers the entire hand up to the lower wrist
2. ¾ Dip - covers the entire palm, fingers and knuckles
3. Palm Dip -covers the entire palm and tips of fingers (pictured right)

Glove coatings are available with different colors including hi-viz accents and various grips such as flat, crinkle or rough textured finishes. Palm coated gloves provide the same comfort as knits, but the introduction of palm coatings have made industrial work gloves more versatile.

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The following tough coatings have made knitted gloves ideal for handling small parts, automotive work and construction. There are several common types of coatings or dips used on seamless knit gloves:

1. Latex
2. Nitrile
3. Foam Nitrile
4. Micropore Nitrile
5. Polyurethane (PU)
6. PVC

Latex Coated Gloves are soft and flexible in all temperatures and provide outstanding grip in dry and wet conditions.  It is the most durable coating but has poor oil resistance and low abrasion resistance. Latex resists alcohols, and some ketones, but performs poorly around most hydrocarbon and organic solvents. Latex coated gloves are ideal for masonry, landscaping and construction. Here is a popular style to consider: #S13CXLX Superior Glove® Latex Coated Gloves

Foam Nitrile Coated Gloves are awesome for handling oily or wet conditions and are often selected for handling oily metals. This coating performs like a sponge to keep the glove’s surface dry for enhanced gripping power making it ideal for automotive, construction and small parts handling. Unfortunately foam nitrile is not great with adhesives and liquids will penetrate through the coating as designed. We suggest this TenActiv™ Glove -  #S18TAFGFN Superior Glove® TenActiv™ Foam Nitrile Coated Gloves

Nitrile Coated Gloves are popular and durable making them ideal for general purpose work in industries such as assembly, automotive and metal fabrication. Nitrile resists abrasion, cuts, tears and performs well in temperatures between -25◦F and 300◦F. Although highly tactile and dexterous, nitrile doesn’t have a strong grip in oily and wet conditions when compared to foam or micropore nitrile. Check out this glove: #S13KFNT Superior Glove® Dexterity® Nitrile Coated Gloves

Micropore Nitrile Coated Gloves provide better longevity and outstanding oily grip. The finish is infused with millions of tiny suction cups that displace fluids from the glove’s surface to provide the wearer with an amazing grip. This coating performs poorly with adhesives but  is highly abrasion-resistant and has a lower soak through rate than foam nitrile. Here are a couple gloves to view:

#S13PNT Superior Glove® Dexterity® Micropore Nylon Gloves  

#STXLPNRVB Superior Glove® TenActiv™ Micropore Nitrile Coated A7 Cut Impact Winter Gloves

Polyurethane (PU) Coated Gloves are outstanding for applications requiring a delicate touch. With its great stretch, strength, and low particulate shed, this thin coating provides the best dexterity and flexibility of all the palm coatings offered today and is low in cost.  Chemically, polyurethane has excellent resistance to oils, solvents, fats, greases, gasoline, oxidation and ozone but has poor resistance to hot water, has a low tear resistance, poor durability, poor wet/oily grip and is not recommended for use above 79°C (175°F). Select polyurethane coated gloves for aerospace, cleanroom, fine part handling, electronic assembly, detailed assembly and inspection. We suggest the #S18KGPU Superior Glove® Dexterity® PU Coated Gloves

Neoprene Coating is a synthetic rubber with good chemical stability and good heat-resistant properties. This coating is generally used on gloves for chemical-resistant and fire-retardant applications.  With excellent dry, wet and oily grip, it resists fluid but also has low resistance to abrasion. Check out this glove! #S18KGDNE Superior Glove® Dexterity® FR Arc-Flash Neoprene Coated Gloves

The additional protection offered by these palm coatings provide the wearer with excellent puncture and abrasion resistance. No matter which coating you select, they are some of the most comfortable gloves to wear. This is important as it reduces the chances of a worker removing their gloves to complete a task. So instead of increasing the likelihood of personal injury, boost and elevate your safety compliance. Quality made palm coated gloves can withstand laundry cycles thus saving money.

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