PPE

Stylus Tapes – PPE Gloves, Made Easy

PPE gloves are an essential hygiene and site safety tool utilised across various professional settings. They provide a reliable barrier to prevent skin irritation and cross-contamination, ensuring the safety of the wearer and the goods being handled. 

Stylus Tapes stocks a variety of professional-grade disposable PPE gloves catering to various industries, from hospitality to manufacturing. Explore the full range of options available from Stylus Tapes. 

What are disposable PPE gloves?

Disposable PPE gloves are essential safety tools designed to protect hands from harmful substances, germs, and bacteria. Acting as a crucial barrier, these gloves help prevent direct contact with potentially hazardous materials, ensuring both personal safety and hygiene. 

Made from materials like nitrile, vinyl, and latex, each type of glove offers unique features and benefits tailored to specific needs while maintaining a dependable shield between the wearer and their environment.

Each disposable glove model provides its own features and benefits, but all offer a reliable physical barrier between the wearer and the environment. PPE gloves provide vital protection for workers by reducing the risk of injuries and infections, enhancing safety and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. 

PPE equipment is used in various industries. In food handling, for instance, they prevent contamination, protecting both the handler and the product. In healthcare, they safeguard against infections and ensure patient safety. In manufacturing, they provide protection from chemicals and physical hazards. 

Regardless of industry, disposable PPE gloves reduce the risk of injuries and infections, help industries adhere to safety protocols, and comply with regulatory standards, promoting overall safety and well-being. 

What are the different types of PPE gloves?

Personal protection gloves come in various types, tailored to different environments and applications. Stylus Tapes offers a range of disposable gloves for reliability, convenience, and safety, such as:

• Vinyl disposable gloves: Vinyl is an excellent choice for super-strength, water-resistant gloves for low-risk tasks, including general cleaning and food preparation. They’re latex-free, flexible, and still allow for tactile sensitivity. Vinyl is the most basic option for disposable safety gloves in the workplace.
• Nitrile disposable gloves: Disposable nitrile gloves are made from NItrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR), a synthetic material that offers high resistance against punctures and chemicals. With tactile sensitivity intact, they can be useful for precision tasks. Latex-free disposable gloves are used in the aerospace, automotive industry, healthcare, machinery and labs. 
• Nitrile textured grip disposable gloves: Nitrile textured grip disposable gloves deliver the same benefits as the standard nitrile gloves but with added thickness and texture to enhance grip. These are ideal for any task that requires secure handling and dexterity, particularly in greasy or wet conditions. 

They’re commonly used in aerospace, automotive, construction, manufacturing, and mechanical work. While not completely cut-resistant, gloves offer some protection and should provide enough barrier to protect skin against nips and punctures.

• Disposable latex gloves: Our latex gloves are powder free and RoHS Compliant and suitable for a wide range of tasks. They reduce the risk of skin irritation and keep hands clean, making them ideal for use in the home, education facilities, workplace, hospitality and food processing, painting and decorating, and industrial settings. 

If there are any allergy concerns, the vinyl disposable glove is the most suitable substitute for this glove style.

Sizing information 

Stylus Tapes offers a range of sizes in safety gloves to cater to any needs. It’s good practice for employers to stock a range of sizes so employees can choose the most suitable match. 

If gloves are too tight, they risk tearing, which can compromise any hand protection they offer. If gloves are oversized, they can negatively impact dexterity and potentially get caught on other equipment. It’s essential for employees to understand how a glove should fit. 

While you can measure the hand’s width at the widest point for glove sizing, it’s best to slip on a pair for fit testing. They should be snug while allowing for full ease of movement. 

• Our orange, black, and textured nitrile glove ranges are available in small/medium, large, x-large, and xx-large.
• Our latex gloves are available in medium, large, and x-large. 
• Our vinyl gloves are available in small/medium, large, and x-large.
• Our blue nitrile gloves come in small/medium, large, and x-large. 

What is the proper method for disposing of PPE gloves? 

The proper disposal of PPE gloves depends on the industry. In medical and dental settings, biohazard containers are used for various waste, including disposable gloves. However, if no biohazardous materials are involved, PPE gloves should be disposed of in a designated waste bin.

When removing soiled gloves, avoid touching external surfaces, and wash your hands immediately after. Since contaminated gloves are not recyclable, they must never be placed in a recycling bin.

Can I reuse disposable gloves? 

No, disposable gloves are designed for single use. Reusing them reduces their effectiveness and increases the risk of contamination or injury. Workers in industries like food handling and healthcare often use several pairs throughout their shifts to prevent cross-contamination. 

It is essential to change gloves regularly and wash your hands before putting on a new pair. Always dispose of safety gear in the appropriate bin.

Why choose Stylus Tapes? 

At Stylus Tapes, we stock a wide range of products, from various tapes to personal protective equipment. If you’re looking for a reliable wholesale supplier, we offer bulk purchasing options to meet your needs:

• PPE gloves are designed to meet rigorous safety standards.
• Safety equipment catering to a range of industries. 
• Disposable gloves are suited to various tasks and industries.
• High-performance products.
• Quick, efficient delivery with relevant safety data sheets. 

Whether you need disposable gloves for manufacturing, food service, decorating, or warehousing, we have the right match. In addition to hand protection gloves, we also stock a wide range of adhesive tapes. Contact our team today if you have any questions about PPE or any of our products.