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Protective Apparel Training
June 29th, 2009 | 
Author: Safety Products Michigan
Protective Apparel Training
There are 4 main types material of poly protective apparel
SBP Fabric
- Spunbond Polypropylene
- Most Comfortable
- Least Protection
- Keeps large particulates out
SMMMS Fabric
- Spunbond, Meltblown, Spunbond
- Increased barrier protection vs. SMS. Dry particulate holdout. .25 micrometers
- Durable and abrasion resistant
- Breathable and comfortable for all day wear
- Antistatic NFPA 99
Microporous Fabric
- Spunbond with film laminate
- Splash Resistant.
- Durable and abrasion resistant
- Lightweight, breathable and comfortable Antistatic NFPA 99
- Low Lint
- Blood Barrier (ASTM F1670)
Barrier Fabric
- 2 layer construction using Spunbond and laminates
- High barrier protection. Spray, Splash and Chemical Resistant.
- Durable and abrasion resistant
- Antistatic NFPA 99
- Low Lint
- Blood Barrier (ASTM F1670 and 1671)
BASIC SEAMS CONSTRUCTION
- SERGED: A Serged seam is generally used in light protection disposable garments and consist of using an interlock stitch where the two ends of the fabric meet producing a hardy and durable garment. POSIWEAR, Tyvek®, Kleenguard® A20,30,40, all SMS, SPS
- BOUND: A bound seam builds upon the construction of the Serged seam then reinforces the surged seam with an additional piece of like material sewn on top, resulting in increase particulate holdout and increased strength. TyChem® QC, KGA70, A80
- TAPED: Used in chemical barrier application, the taped seam is sewn then taped melted together by heat sealing. TyChem® SL, TyChem BR, LV, CPF 4, TK, KGA80
- ULTRASONIC: Thermally welded seams
STYLES
- Coveralls
- Lab coats & Shirts
- Bouffants
- Hoods
- Shoe & Boot Covers
- Pants
- Sleeves
- Aprons
Questions to get to the right product for the job!
- What are you trying to keep off ?
- Dry particulates, light spray, liquid splash, chemicals, hazardous chemical
- What is the concentration level?
- Describe the size of the particulate/liquid.
- Bigger or smaller than a grain of sand
- If chemical, what chemical?
- Environmental conditions
- What size do you need?
- Select one size larger than actual size
Once you have identified the use, potential hazards and the consequences of exposure, select a fabric based on the innate characteristics of the fabric
Dry Particulate/Liquid Spray
- Use SBPP, SMS, SMMS,SMMMS, Coated SB Laminates
- Applications/Industries
- Asbestos removal
- Dry/Hazardous Chemicals
- Cleanroom
- General clean up
- Food industry
- Maintenance
- Laboratories
- Nuclear/Radioactive Equipment
- Paint and Paint Spray
- Waste Recycling/Collection
- Hazardous material remediation
- Foundries Metalworking
- Construction/Building
- Utilities
- Mining
Liquid Splash
- Use Coated, SB Laminates
- Applications/Industries
- Acid Handling
- Bio-Hazard Exposure
- Chemical Mid Range Light Splash
- Chemical Increased Hazard/splash
- Construction/Building
- Flammable Materials
- Foundries/Metalworking/Mining
- Hazmat Response
- Hazardous Material Remediation
- Laboratories
- Maintenance
- PCB Remediation
- Refineries – Petro Chemical
- Warfare Agents/Chemical Materials
- Tank Cleaning/Maintenance
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Toilet Tissue 101
THE BASICS OF TOILET TISSUE
THE THREE BASIC TYPES OF TOILET TISSUE FOR AWAY FROM HOME MARKET ARE:
CONVENTIONAL TISSUE
Conventional tissue is individually wrapped rolls of toilet tissue that is perforated into individual sheets. Conventional tissue ranges in roll diameter from 4.0” to 5.5”. Sheets per roll range from 300 to 1,000 for 2-ply products and from 500 to 2,000 for 1-ply products. The most popular counts are 500 for 2-ply and 1,000 for 1-ply. The most popular AFH products are approx. 4.5” roll diameter. Case counts range from 24 to 96 rolls per case. The most popular case count is 96 in the USA and 48 in Canada. More manufacturers are switching to 60 or 80 roll cases to maximize space utilization on trucks.
JUMBO TISSUE
Jumbo tissue rolls are much larger than the smaller conventional rolls and require special, larger dispensers. There are three primary sizes of jumbo bath tissue: mini jumbo is approx. 7” roll diameter, “Junior” jumbo is approx. 9” roll diameter, and “senior” jumbo are approx. 12” roll diameter. Jumbo tissue is usually characterized by the length in feet per each roll. The most popular length for the “Junior” size is 1,000’ for the 2-ply, and 2,000’ for the 1-ply. The most popular case pack for 9” jumbo tissue is 12 rolls. The most popular length of 12” diameter jumbo tissue is 2,000’ for the 2-ply, and 4,000’ for the 1-ply. The most popular case pack for 12” diameter jumbo tissue is 6 rolls.
TOILET TISSUE IS OFTEN DIFFERENTIATED BY 5 COMPONENTS:
- NUMBER OF PLIES
- SHEET SIZE
- NUMBER OF SHEETS ON A ROLL
- EMBOSSED OR NON-EMBOSSED
- PERFORATED OR NON-PERFORATED TISSUE
NUMBER OF PLIES
Toilet tissue is either 1 or 2-ply. Wet your fore-finger and thumb, then pinch the sheet of tissue. If the tissue is a 2-ply tissue, the individual plies will separate easily. One major competitor uses the term “multilayer” for a heavy weight 1-ply bath tissue in order to differentiate the product from more traditional lower bulk 1-ply products. 2-ply products represent more than 60% of total AFH sales.
SHEET SIZE
Originally the standard sheet size for toilet tissue was 4 1/2” x 4 1/2” (width x perforation interval) in the USA and 4.2” x 4.5”in Canada. Due to increased flexibility of the newer, more automated converting lines, manufacturers have added new incremental products with a slightly smaller sheet size. Now, end users have options including: 4.5 x 4.5, 4.5 x 4.4, 4.5 x 4.0, 4.5 x 3.75, 4.5 x 3.5. The standard has essential now changed to 4.0×4.0.
NUMBER OF SHEETS ON A ROLL
The number of sheets on a roll vary, but the most popular sheet count for a 2-ply tissue is 500 sheets and the most popular sheet count for a 1-ply. More manufacturers have switched to 605 sheets per roll with the new more compact case packs of 80 rolls
Paper Towel Features & Benefits
JANITORIAL PRODUCTS MICHIGAN
TYPES OF TOWELS
- C-Fold
- Multifold
- Singlefold
- Non-Perforated
- Perforated
- Centerpull
C-FOLD TOWEL
The C-Fold towel is oldest folded towel still produced in the industry today. The C-Fold towel is unique in that the towels are stacked and not interfolded. The “C” description is determined by the appearance of the fold. A C-Fold towel is a 2-ply towel, which increases the speed of absorbency and total holding capacity. These towels are typically more embossed, creating a thicker, softer towel. C-Fold towel services are the most expensive of all the toweling services. Market share is slipping to the better dispensing systems of the multifold and non-perforated towels.
COLOR: C-Fold towels come in white (bleached), natural white (semi-bleached) or natural (un-bleached). White (bleached) represents over 90% of this market.
SIZE: C-Fold towels typical size is 10 1/4” x 12 3/4” or 132 square inches.
PACKAGING: The industry average case pack is 2,400 towels, but the trend in C-Folds is moving towards bulkier, softer towels in smaller case packs.
SELL/INFO: C-Fold towel’s is a declining market, as multifold towels provide “hands free” dispensing at a lesser cost. C-Folds are still the primary towel sold in healthcare, office buildings and country clubs, where premium products are still in demand.
MULTIFOLD TOWEL
The Multifold Towel is easily recognized by the “multiple folds” it has. During the manufacturing process the towel is folded in thirds. These towels, like the Singlefold are interfolded and, therefore, one towel will pull the leading edge of second towel out of the dispenser. Multifold Towels are the fastest growing folded towel in the industry, primarily replacing Singlefold and C-Folds as the folded towel of choice. Multifold Towels are available from SCA Tissue in four different paper grades ranging from Park Avenue Ultra best towel, Coronet better towel, Main Street good towel, to Second Nature Kraft towels, 100% recycled. SCA Tissue also manufactures multifold towels in a junior size (Multifold Plus Towels), that when used in conjunction with the # 78 dispenser are a completely proprietary system.
COLOR: Multifold Towels are available in white (bleached), natural white (semi-bleached) or natural (un-bleached). White, (bleached) represents the largest share of the Multifold Towel market, followed by natural, (un-bleached.)
SIZE: Multifold Towels typical size is 9 1/2” x 9 1/4” or 88 square inches. Our Multifold Plus Towels are 8 1/5” x 9 1/2” or 72 square inches.
PACKAGING: The industry average case pack is 4,000 towels, but the industry trend for multifold towels is moving towards bulkier and softer towels in smaller case packs. The bulkier, softer, multifold towel case packs range from 2,000 to 3,600 towels per case. The towels are packed in a snug band pack to preserve the embossing bulk.
SELL/INFO: Multifold Towels fit the greatest number of dispensers, as they can be used in c-fold towel dispensers with adapters. These smaller towels provide the best overall value for a folded towel service, while the “hands free” dispensing helps speed up washroom traffic. Multifold Towels will also require less storage space, then Singlefold or C-Fold towels. SCA Tissue’s Multifold Plus Towels proprietary nature will help you lock out your competition from your accounts. Bigfold and Scotfold towels are variations of multifolds and fall into this category.
SINGLEFOLD TOWEL
The Singlefold Towel is easily recognizable, as it has one distinct fold. During the manufacturing process the towel is folded in half. More advanced Singlefold Towels feature an additional fold called a “tab” or “lip”. This fold doubles the strength of the towel in the area where it gripped to remove it from the dispenser. These towels are interfolded and, therefore, one towel will pull the leading edge of the second towel out of the dispenser.
COLOR: Singlefold towels come in white (bleached), natural white (semi-bleached) or natural (un-bleached). Natural, (un-bleached) is the predominately sold towel. Only a small percentage of Singlefold towels sold are white (bleached) or natural white (semi- bleached).
SIZE: Singlefold Towels typical size is 9 1/4” x 10 1/4” or 95 square inches. They are also available in a junior size, which is 8 1/4” x 10 1/4” or 85 square inches.
PACKAGING: The industry average case pack is 4,000 towels. The towels are packed in a snug bag pack to preserve the embossing bulk.
SELL/INFO: Singlefold Towels are “universal” that can be dispensed from any manufacturers Singlefold towel dispenser. SCA Tissue’s Singlefold Towels are produced with lip and have extremely deep embossing versus our competitors. Our towels are available in natural or white and full or junior size.
PERFORATED ROLL TOWELS
Perforated Roll Towels are also known as household roll towels (Bounty type towels). They are usually perforated every 10-12” and are 8-9” wide. The predominant color is white but with the Green trend natural towels are growing in popularity. They can come in 1 and 2 ply versions. Wipers grade material is packaged in this style as well.
NON-PERFORATED TOWELS
Non-perforated roll towels or continuous roll towels are also known as “hardwound” roll towels because they contrast the kitchen or perforated roll towel, which is loosely or “softwound”.
COLOR: Non-perforated roll towels are predominately natural or unbleached as they are mainly sold to the industrial, foodservice and education markets, where economy is most important. Sales of white or bleached non-perforated roll towels are increasing as end-users look for more economical towel services, but still demand the white color.
SIZE: Non-perforated towels come in a variety of lengths, 200’ to 1000’ and widths from 7” to 9” wide. The industry trend is for longer footage to decrease maintenance costs, and shorter widths to bring down case costs. More and more premium types oon-perforated towels are being produced to capture C-Fold and Multifold markets that demand higher quality products.
PACKAGING: The industry average case pack is 12 rolls, but case packs can vary from 6 to 24.
SELL/INFO: Non-perforated roll towels provide the most economical towel service to end-users. These towels provide storage space savings; maintenance savings and cost per hand dry savings.
Manufacturers of non-perforated towels come from two different schools of thought on how to sell these towels
PROPRIETARY SYSTEMS
Kimberly Clark, Georgia Pacific, Bay West and SCA Tissue produce proprietary systems that will only allow tr products to be dispensed from their dispensers. These manufacturers typically will lease cabinets to end-users for little or no cost in return for a commitment from them to buy their paper products for a specified period of time, typically 3 to 5 years. Proprietary products are sold for a premium price as the cost of the dispenser is built into the cost of the paper products. Prices for proprietary towels can be twice as high as universal systems.
UNIVERSAL SYSTEMS
Georgia Pacific, Kimberly Clark, Bay West, SCA Tissue and others manufacture universal towel systems. This means that practically anybody’s paper products will dispense out of their dispensers. Manufacturers of these universal systems usually sell dispensers to their distributors at cost. The paper used in these universal type-dispensing systems is much less expensive than proprietary systems, as the cost of the dispenser does not figure into the cost of the paper.
CENTERPULL TOWELS
Centerfeed Towels offer one-at-a-time service, and reduces waste. High capacity, reduces labor and refills. High absorbency , means less towels used. Few, or no moving parts, nothing to jam or break. Touch only dispensing towel reduces cross contamination. The towels dispense out of the core of the product. The core pulls out and the towels dispense from the center of the roll.
Centerpull or centerfeed towels come in 1ply and 2 ply. The majority are white in color and are perforated every 10-12”. They can be made from airlaid wiper material to tissue and towel based material. Even though they dispense one at a time this is a relatively expense option for drying hands. Typically you see these towels in foodservice and food preparation facilities.
COLOR: White
SIZE: Come in a variety of lengths, 200’ to 600’ and widths from 8” to 10” wide. The material can vary from wiper grade to 1 ply tissue grades. The size of the roll in width and length determine if it will fit in competing dispensers. Most of the time standard widths of 8” and 600’ will fit most standard dispeners.
PACKAGING: The industry average case pack is 6 rolls, but case packs can vary from 4 to 6.
Buffing/Burnishing Procedure
JANITORIAL SUPPLIES & PROCEDURES
BURNISH – WEEKLY
– HIGH TRAFFIC TWICE PER WEEK
******Very high traffic floors may require 5 to 7 days a week burnishing such as retail stores. The steps will be the same except that you should not use a restore more than twice per week. Substitute neutral cleaner for the restore and the remaining steps remain the same
Janitorial Products Janitorial Equipment
Dust mop treatment Autoscrubber
Rebound Propane Burnisher
Blue Blend Pads Vacuum Cleaner
Red Pads Mop & Bucket
Dust Mop
Scrapper
Pad Centers/Steel wool
1 Vacuum walk-off mats
2 Remove walk-off mats and place out of the way
3 Dust mop floor with treated dust mop. Scrap up gum/labels.
4 Put up wet floor signs & remove moveable obstructions
5 Fill autoscrubber (4oz/gal) and/or bucket (2oz/gal) with Restorer (cold water only)
6 Scrub floor with autoscrubber; red pads or mop floor (autoscrubbing is 10 times faster)
7 Detail black marks with pad centers or tennis ball on wooden handle
8 Mop up any trails left by scrubber or areas your scrubber cannot reach.
9 Burnish with Hi Speed Propane of Electric machine. Pad choice will depend on frequency and finish used.
10 Dust mop the after burnishing
11 Return mats and pick up wet floor signs
12 Clean Equipment
Set Up & Clean up 30min
Productivity 13 man min/1000sq ft
Staff 1
DAILY HARD FLOOR CARE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
JANITORIAL SUPPLIES & CLEANING PROCEDURES
DAILY HARD FLOOR CARE MAINTENANCE
Janitorial Supplies Janitorial Equipment
Dust mop treatment Doodle Pad
Neutral Cleaner Vacuum Cleaner
Mop & Bucket
Dust Mop
Scrapper
1 Vacuum walk-off mats
2 Remove walk-off mats
3 Dust mop floor with treated dust mop. Scrap up gum/labels.
4 Put up wet floor signs & remove moveable obstructions
5 Fill bucket with neutral cleaner (2-3oz/gal)
6 Mop or Auto Scrub Floor (Auto scrubbing is 10 times more productive)
7 Detail black marks with tennis ball on a wood handle, Doodle Pad or pad centers
8 Burnish designated area (see burnish instructions)
9 Dust mop after burnishing
Set Up 30min
Productivity 10min/1000sq ft
Glossary of Glove Terminology
Glossary of Terms
These are terms that you will encounter when discussing gloves. Call us when you encounter a term that you don’t find in this list or that requires clarification.
ANSI o American National Standards Institute – an agency that established standards for processes used by industry
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Ball & Tape Fastener – A strap used to snug the fit of a full leather glove at the wrist.
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Band Top – Refers to a band of material used as a cuff on gloves.
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Belly Leather – Leather from the belly portion of an animal hide. Widely used in full leather gloves.
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Binding – Narrow material used to bind the cuff on gloves such as drivers’ styles and red lined jerseys.
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Bleed – Transfer of dye to the wearer’s hands – not color fast.
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Boardy – Stiff, not pliable. Used to describe leather stiff leather usually.
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CE – Critical Environments – the more accepted term used to describe clean manufacturing environments.
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Clute style – A glove sewn with seams on the back of the glove at every finger and straight thumb.
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Continuous Pull – An extension of the material used for the palm of a glove that is sewn to the cuff. The continuous pull reinforces the seam used to sew on the cuff.
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Cut and Sewn – Fabrics like canvas, jersey, or leather are cut using a pattern into components and sewn together to make a glove.
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Denim – An economical single layer fabric used in some leather palm gloves.
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Dipped Gloves - Coated gloves use a fabric “glove” stretched over a mold and then dipped into a polymer.
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Drivers’ Glove – A slip-on style, full leather glove.
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Duck - Launderable single ply cotton material used in gloves.
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ESD – Electrostatic Discharge or static build-up which can contaminate electronic components.
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Extractables - The tendency that gloves have to leach out chemicals used to make them. Extractables are a particular concern to critical environments
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Fabric Weight – Usually expressed as “8-ounce”, “24-ounce” or some other number. This is the weight of a full square yard of fabric that the glove is sewn from. So a square yard off fabric used to make an 8-ounce brown jersey glove weighs 8 ounces.
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Finger Tips – An added leather protection and wear feature built into some leather palm glove patterns.
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Fleece Lining – Soft, cotton material used for additional warmth and to reduce abrasive chafing in leather gloves.
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Flesh Split – The layer of hide next to an animal’s muscles and flesh.
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Foam Lining – Polyurethane layer, generally covered by fleece or flocked lined with nylon. Provides a good glove lining for warmth.
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Fourchette – The sidewall area between the top and bottom of glove fingers made by using additional material.
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Forming – Part of the turning process in glove manufacture. Enhances the appearance and straightens seams that otherwise might cause discomfort.
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Full Fashion Style – A dress glove style with fourchettes and a set-in thumb for a tailored fit.
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Full First Finger – Wrap around index finger construction that eliminates a seam on the outer finger edge. Designed to add wear.
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Full Lining – A “glove within a glove”, the lining covers the entire interior surface of the glove.
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Gauntlet Cuff – A 4 to 4 ½ inch wide band of bonded material sewn to a glove as a cuff. Gauntlet cuff gloves are designed to be removed quickly if required.
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Gunn Pattern – A design that features fully-wrapped leather index fingers and thumbs, leather fingertips, leather knuckle straps, wing thumb design, shirred elastic back and continuous pull. Their open cuff design allows the wearer easy on/off. These are usually very generously sized.
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Heel or Continuous Pull – The extended leather portion of a short cuff or gauntlet leather palm glove. Reduces wear at seam of cuff caused while pulling glove on.
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Keystone Thumb – Type of inset thumb on full leather glove patterns. Provides additional wear and greater comfort.
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Knit-wrist – A band of elasticized material sewn as a cuff on gloves. Holds the glove in place securely.
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Knuckle Strap – A band of leather across the back of a glove covering the knuckle area to provide additional bump and protection.
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Lining – Inner materials to provide added warmth or comfort.
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Middle Split – A fatty layer between the top grain and flesh split of a cowhide. Similar to flesh split but has no tensile strength or abrasion resistance. Not usually used in gloves.
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Nap – In fabric gloves, the loose ends of woven fibers that appear fluffy. Nap-out on chore gloves, nap-in on cotton flannel styles. In leather palm gloves, a “nappy” appearance is the loose ends of leather fibers, which usually indicates poor quality.
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OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the government agency responsible for industrial safety and health of workers, a part of the Department of Labor
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Out-Seam-Sewn – Stitching and seams on the outside surface. Seldom used on work gloves because of vulnerability of seams to abrasion.
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Pile Lining – Bulky, acrylic material used for extra warmth in gloves.
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Plasticized Cuff – Wayerproof adhesive laminated between two layers of fabric.
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Polymer – A material that can be liquefied to be used as a coating on gloves, such as PVC, vinyl, neoprene, nitrile, or rubber.
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PPE - Personal Protective Equipment, for example, gloves
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Reversible - Reversible gloves are almost always made from a jersey material. A single seam is used around the entire periphery of the glove and a separate cuff is sewn on as the last step. Reversible styling enables the wearer to wear the glove on either hand.
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Roper’s Glove – A modified drivers’ style, usually a clute pattern of thin deer, goat or elk top grain leather. Keystone thumbs or English inset thumbs are common.
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Rubberized – A term used to describe the bonding of material layers in a glove cuff by the use of rubber cement.
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Safety Cuff – A 2 to 2 ½ inch wide band of bonded material sewn to a glove as a cuff. Safety cuff gloves are designed to be removed quickly if required.
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Shoulder Split – Suede leather taken from the side of the cow, noted for its strength and durability.
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Shirred Wrist – An elastic band sewn into the wrist area on the back of a glove to snug the fit.
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Side Split – Suede leather taken from the side of the cow. Usually more durable and thick than shoulder split.
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Slip-on Style – A glove with no cuff. Drivers gloves are examples of slip-on styling.
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Starched Cuff – Two layers of fabric laminated and stiffened with starch used as a band or safety cuff.
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Straight Thumb – A glove thumb that normally lies straight with the index finger. Common to most fabric gloves and drivers’ gloves.
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String Knits – Fabric gloves or sleeves fabricated using a machine to knit the product in one piece rather than sewing pieces of material together.
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Supported Gloves – Chemical resistant gloves manufactured using a shell or lining.
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Tanning – The process of coloring, softening and adding preservative oils to prepare leather for use in the manufacture of consumer products.
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Thermal – Refers to lining. A material woven to trap air and insulate against cold.
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Thumb Shield – An extra piece of leather sewn in the thumb-to-palm seam to improve wear in this high abrasion area. Found in some drivers’ and leather palm styles.
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3/4 Back – Used to describe a leather palm style glove when the back is leather 3/4 of the way from the finger tips to the wrist.
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Top Grain – The outside layer of animal hide with the hair having been chemically removed.
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Unsupported Gloves – Gloves manufactured without a fabric lining. A ceramic mold is dipped directly into the polymer glove material
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Welder’s Glove – Gloves specially made to repel and resist welding sparks. Lined to protect against heat. Usually full leather with gauntlet type cuff, which may also be leather.
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Welt - Narrow leather strips added to seam areas in stress, heat or abrasion sensitive area. Prolongs wear and adds protection.
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Whip Stitch – Thread is looped over the outside of the seam in this sewing method. Sometimes used in dress gloves. Almost never seen in work gloves because of the exposure of the thread to abrasion.
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Wing Thumb – Glove construction that angles the thumb diagonally across the palm. Frequently found in leather palm gloves. Improves comfort similar to inset thumb designs.
Tags: Gloves Analysis of Features & Benefits
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1. Machine knit, seamless construction provides better comfort. |
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2. Ambidextrous, eliminating sorting problems and cuts down on glove replacement costs (you can replace single gloves as opposed to full pairs). |
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3. Very economical, usually 10-50% less than similar cut-and-sewn cotton gloves. |
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4. Knit pattern conforms to hand for better fit; allows the hand to breathe. |
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5. Color-coded hems denote different sizes. |
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B. Common Applications |
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1. General purpose, popular in warehousing, parts handling, assembly, etc. |
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2. Most are FDA accepted for food processing. |
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3. Extremely popular as a glove liner under liquid proof gloves. |
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C. Availabilities |
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1. Most styles available in Men’s and Ladies sizing. |
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2. Many different “density” or “gauge” (string thickness) differences, provide user with differing degrees of dexterity. The higher the gauge, the more dexterity it provides. |
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3. Common weights are light, medium, and heavy. |
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4. Cotton/polyester blend is by far the most popular and launders the most favorably, though many choose 100% Polyester or 100% Nylon if “lint” is an issue. Others choose 100% cotton where heat is an |
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D. Common Objections and suggested responses |
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1. Knit pattern allows particulates to penetrate the glove and irritate the hand. |
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a. Suggest that customer upgrade to a higher density knit that would reduce the amount of particulates that can penetrate the glove. |
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2. Gloves aren’t the same color as style they are currently using. |
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a. Color of glove does not in any way signify quality of glove. |
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b. The most popular styles are off white. Bleached white is available if customer application demands it. Gray is available and is the best choice to hide dirt. |
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c. Multi-colored knits are made with “off-run” yarns. This yarn is inferior to regular beige or bleached white and grey knits. For a more consistent quality, customers should choose natural, grey, or bleached |
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A. Features and Benefits |
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1. Knit shell provides all the same benefits as uncoated versions. |
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2. PVC dot and brick patterns provide excellent gripping ability and prolonged glove life due to increased abrasion resistance. |
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3. PVC Palm coated pattern provides good puncture resistance, and reduces particulate infiltration. |
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4. Economical alternative to lighter weight leather gloves and in most cases a more economical choice than dotted canvas or jersey styles. |
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5. Reversible coated patterns allow user to get “double wear” out of glove by simply flipping glove over. |
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B. Common applications |
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1. General purpose abrasion protection. |
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2. Very popular in automotive industry, warehousing, parts handling, assembly, etc. |
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C. Availabilities |
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1. Most are available in Men’s and Ladies sizes. |
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2. Most popular coated patterns are dots, bricks, full PVC palm coating, PVC “criss-cross” pattern. |
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a. We can produce special logo patterns with your name or your customer’s name instead of the standard coating pattern. |
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3. Most coatings are available on one or two sides. One side is less expensive and sometimes more practical. Reversible coating is more popular. |
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4. Glove shells are available in a variety of densities. Density refers to the tightness of the weave. |
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D. Common objections and suggested responses |
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1. Dots don’t provide enough grip. |
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a. Suggest they use a brick pattern with more coverage, or perhaps a criss-cross pattern grip. |
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2. Glove is linting too much in their application. |
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b. Suggest the customer try a Polyester or Nylon glove with coating as they are relatively lint free |
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A. Features and Benefits |
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1. Knit pattern provides all the same benefits of string knits (ie, breathability, dexterity, etc). |
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2. Dupont Kevlar is pound for pound three times stronger than steel (very cut-resistant). |
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3. Kevlar gloves and sleeves provide good heat protection. |
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4. Ambidextrous- able to replace single hands as opposed to full pairs. |
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5. Launderable- can be laundered to extend glove life. |
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6. Kevlar gloves with dot pattern grips extend glove life and provide user with improved grip capabilities. |
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B. Common Applications |
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1. Food processing, glass handling, auto processing, metal stamping. |
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2. Any application where there is a high risk of cuts and lacerations. |
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3. Lighter weight styles used as a glove liner to provide extra protection. |
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C. Availabilities |
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1. Kevlar gloves are available in men’s and ladies sizes, as well as in light, and heavy weight versions. |
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2. Kevlar sleeves are available in various lengths from 10-24 inches. |
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3. Kevlar sleeves and other special requests available by special order. Thumb slots are available. |
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4. Some Kevlar gloves available fingerless. |
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5. Kevlar gloves available with PVC dots on one or two sides. |
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D. Common objections and suggested responses |
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1. Cut-resistant gloves are too expensive. |
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a. Customer will save considerably more in employee “down-time,” medical expenses, lawsuits, and workman’s comp claims if cut problems are reduced/eliminated. |
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b. Kevlar launders considerably better than most glove styles, providing extended wear. |
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A. Features and Benefits |
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1. Canvas Single Palm- One of the most popular work glove styles. It is comprised of one layer of material, which varies by weight. Very cost effective, versatile, and widely accepted. |
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2. Canvas with pvc dots provide user with gripping ability and prolongs the use of the gloves. |
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3. All cotton styles provide some degree of heat resistance and abrasion protection. |
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4. Double palm patterns provide superior abrasion resistance and good heat protection while sacrificing minimal dexterity. |
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5. Hot mill styles provide optimum heat protection. Burlap liners create air pockets between the cotton layers to provide more insulation. |
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6..Brown Jersey- One of the most popular general purpose styles. Extremely comfortable and dark color hides dirt well. |
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7. Two piece jerseys are reversible (fit either hand) and can be replaced one hand at a time, eliminating sorting problems. Considerably less expensive than a standard brown jersey. |
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8. Glove “Oz. weight” is determined by fabric weight. A 10 oz. canvas weighs 10 ounces per square yard, a 12 oz. canvas weighs 12 ounces per square yard, etc. |
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B. Common applications |
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1. Canvas and Jersey styles are used in any general application such as maintenance, warehousing, material handling, and gardening. |
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2. Nap-In Double Palm styles provide greater abrasion resistance. |
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3. Hot mill Nap-Out Double Palm styles are used where heat protection is important, such as in foundry |
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C. Availabilities |
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1. Most Canvas and Jersey styles are available in both Men’s and Ladies sizes. |
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2. Canvas styles are available with band top cuffs, gauntlet cuffs, and knit wrist cuffs. |
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3. Canvas is available in 8, 10 and 12 oz. weight. Double palm styles are 18 oz. or 20 oz. Hot mills are available in 24, 28, and 30 oz. weight. |
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4. Brown Jersey is available in 8, 9, 10, and 14 oz. weight. |
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D. Common objectives and suggested responses |
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1. The glove is wearing out too quickly, or is too light. |
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a. Suggest a heavier weight glove. |
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b. Determine if it is truly wearing out or just getting a little dirty. If it’s just dirt, suggest a darker glove like a brown jersey that hides dirt better. |
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A. Features and Benefits |
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1. Most coated gloves provide a good degree of liquid resistance. |
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2. Coated gloves provide varying degrees of grip including smooth, rough, and crinkle finish. |
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3. Latex crinkle finish dip provides outstanding grip as well as a light degree of cut resistance and puncture resistance. |
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4. Vinyl laminated provides good grip, abrasion resistance, and excellent dexterity for use in electronics or parts assembly. |
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5. Vinyl impregnated provides water resistance and great dexterity. Very cost effective. |
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6. PVC special coated outwears cotton and provides better dexterity than leather. Provide some degree of chemical and cut protection as well as good abrasion resistance. |
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B. Common Applications |
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1. Latex Crinkle is very popular in glass handling and sheet metal applications, as it provides outstanding cut and puncture resistance, as well as good abrasion resistance. |
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2. Vinyl laminates provide excellent dexterity for applications such as electronics assembly. Also a very low linting glove. |
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3. Vinyl Impregnates are popular in oily, slippery applications. |
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4. PVC special coated gloves used for many general purposes, especially assembly. Very popular in the furniture business and in light duty chemical applications. |
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C. Availabilities |
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1. Vinyl Laminates are band top styles available in men’s and ladies sizes. |
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2. Latex crinkle finish gloves are available in men’s size. They come in safety cuff and knit wrist versions. |
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3. PVC special coated gloves are all open cuff styles available in four sizes. Different linings (jersey, interlock, knit) are available depending on customer preference. |
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4. Vinyl Impregnates available in 6 sizes. |
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D. Common objections and suggested responses |
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1. Vinyl Impregnated glove is too light and wearing out quickly. |
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a. Suggest they upgrade to the double palm version of same glove. |
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2. Glove is too slippery. |
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a. Suggest similar styles with rough or crinkle finish grips. |
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A. Features and Benefits |
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1. Disposable gloves are very cost effective. |
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2. Most disposables available in medical grade and lower end industrial grade. |
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3. Disposables provide good protection against dirt, bodily fluids, and chemicals. |
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4. Recommended for short-term use. |
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5. Can be used on either hand (ambidextrous). |
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6. Can be dispensed economically throughout a plant. |
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7. Nitrile (synthetic latex) is most expensive, but is also the strongest disposable glove and most chemically resistant. |
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B. Common Applications |
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1. Vinyl, Latex, and Nitrile (synthetic latex) are used in large amounts in the Medical and Dental fields. |
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2. All disposables are popular for food service, food processing, and food production applications. |
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3. Used in sanitation, childcare, police work, etc. |
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4. Polyethylene used primarily in food service. |
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5. Latex and Nitrile used in EMS (Emergency Medical Service) applications. |
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6. Powder Free gloves used when powder is causing user Dermatitis, or in “cleaner” production facilities where powder can’t be left on product. |
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C. Availabilities |
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1. All disposables available in sizes S-XL. |
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2. Latex, Vinyl, and Nitrile are packed 100 gloves per box, 10 boxes per case. Polyethylene is packed 100 gloves per dispenser, 100 dispensers per case. |
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3. Latex available in Medical grade and Vinyl is available in industrial grade. |
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4. Latex, Vinyl, and Nitrile are available lightly powdered and powder free. |
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5. Vinyl is available in standard clear or blue for food processing. |
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D. Common objections and suggested responses |
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1. Latex gloves make my hand break out. |
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a. Recommend Powder Free Latex, as the natural proteins in Latex stick to the powder and can cause hand irritation. Switching to powder free often helps. |
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b. Recommend a switch to Nitrile or Vinyl. |
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2. Clear vinyl glove can fall off hand into product and its difficult to find. |
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a. Recommend a switch to Blue Vinyl. |
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3. I’m allergic to Latex, but need tight fitting glove and the dexterity that Latex provides. |
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a. Recommend Nitrile. It is more expensive, but is very close to Latex in dexterity and how it conforms to hand. It is also more chemical and puncture resistant. |
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A. Features and Benefits |
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1. Full line of unsupported Nitrile, Latex, and Neoprene. |
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2. Most styles flock lined for easy “on and off” as well as for perspiration absorption. |
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3. Nitrile, Latex, and Neoprene offer exceptional chemical resistance. |
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4. All styles have a popular diamond pattern grip for improved grip in slippery applications. |
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B. Common Applications |
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1. All styles are very popular for food processing, janitorial, sanitation and maintenance industry. |
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2. Popular for any application that requires resistance to caustic chemicals such as fertilizer, battery acid, etc. Please refer to our chemical resistance chart for suggestions. |
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C. Availabilities |
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1. All unsupported liquid proof gloves are available in sizes S-XL. |
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2. Latex is available in a yellow 18 mil. and a 22 mil. thickness. It is available in a “Canners” unlined style and in a blue or amber for food processing applications. A 28 mil. orange Latex is also available in a flock lined version. |
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3. Nitrile is available in 11 and 15 mil Thickness, lined and unlined. We also carry an 18 mil. lined. |
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4. Unsupported Neoprene is black, 19 mils thick, and available in flock lined version only. |
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D. Common objections and suggested responses. |
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1. Glove is too thick or too thin. |
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a. Suggest a similar style with a different mil. thickness. |
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2. Glove is breaking down too quickly with chemicals. |
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a. Refer to your chemical resistance chart. Chances are, the wrong glove is being used. If the correct glove is being used, suggest a thicker glove for longer wear. |
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3. Glove is much more expensive than disposable gloves of the same material. |
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a. Unsupported is a better choice when gloves are being used in a “submerged” application as opposed to a “splash” application. Disposables will be too thin to be effective protection in that situation. |
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b. Unsupported lasts considerably longer. Depending on the style, it is quite probably a “better value” if the people take care of their gloves. |
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A. Features and Benefits |
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1. Full line of coated nitrile products including cut-and-sewn, and dipped jersey. |
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2. Nitrile is very puncture and abrasion resistant. |
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3. Nitrile has excellent chemical resistant properties. |
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4. Cut and sewn styles available with perforated backs to increase user comfort level. |
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B. Applications |
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1. Nitrile is used in any application where abrasion and puncture resistance is important. It is used in many applications involving oils and chemicals including furniture assembly, packaging, parts handling, and battery manufacturing. |
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2. Different weights and configurations provide varying degrees of flexibility, dexterity, and protection. |
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C. Availabilities |
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1. Cut and sewn styles are available in 6 sizes, as well as full nitrile back, and perforated back. |
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2. Dipped supported nitrile is available for the most part in sizes S-XL. |
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3. Palm coated versions are available to provide user with better dexterity and comfort. Fully dipped versions provide user with better overall protection. |
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4. Different styles provide varying degrees of protection and grip. Our light weight versions provide better dexterity while still providing great protection. Our rough finish is for superior grip. |
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D. Common objections and suggested responses |
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1. Most Nitrile dipped are too bulky to provide any kind of dexterity. |
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a. Suggest the light weight series. This has a considerably lighter coating and provides better dexterity. |
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2. Gloves are too expensive. |
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a. Nitriles unique combination of abrasion resistance, puncture resistance, comfort, and chemical resistance make it in many cases a superior choice than a leather palm or cotton work glove. Whereas it may cost more initially, chances are it will outlast the other styles and provide better protection to the user, thereby making it a better value. |
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A. Features and Benefits |
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1. Interlock and Jersey Lined PVC dipped gloves provide user with superior comfort. |
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2. Rough and sand finished provide excellent grip. |
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3. PVC provides excellent chemical resistance. |
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4. Knit wrist styles keep particulates from entering the glove. Gauntlet styles provide user with protection up farther on the forearm. |
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5. Orange foam insulated styles provide user with warmth, and hi-vis orange color is an obvious safety feature. |
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6. Jersey lined versions are more comfortable and provide greater warmth than interlock lined versions. Interlock lined styles are more economical and shed less cotton lint. |
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B. Common Applications |
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1. Used in Petroleum, sanitation, fishing, and metal industry. |
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2. Our orange foam insulated styles are very popular in the fishing industry and when working with cold water. It remains flexible even in extreme cold temperatures. |
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3. Our sand paper finish gloves are preferred when working with oil and petroleum. It doesn’t stiffen when submerged in oil. These are great gloves for machining applications. |
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C. Availabilities |
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1. All standard black PVC dipped gloves are available in smooth and rough styles. Green PVC is available in knit wrist 10, 12, & 14 inch sandy finish versions. |
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2. Knit wrist 10,12, 14, and 18 inch gauntlets are available in our black sand paper finish. |
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3. Foam insulated, hi-vis orange color is available for additional safety. |
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D. Common Objections and Suggested Responses |
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1. PVC is too slick and doesn’t provide enough grip. |
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a. Suggest a rough or sand finish grip. |
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2. PVC is breaking down too quickly. We are using too many gloves. |
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a. Review your chemical resistance chart to be sure PVC is the preferred protection against the chemicals in question. If so, suggest a “double dipped” style which will last longer and probably prove to be a better |
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A. Features and Benefits |
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1. Gunn cut construction provides long life. |
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2. 2″ safety cuff provides user with protection over the wrist, as well as ability to quickly discard glove in problem situations. |
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3. Kevlar stitched styles prolong life of glove by providing additional heat and abrasion protection, as well as additional wear. |
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4. Starched and PE cuff styles provide user with ability to launder glove for additional wear and cost savings. Rubberized cuff tends to dissolve in cleaning solutions and is not recommended. |
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5. Knit wrist style keeps particulates out of glove, and is a better choice than cottons where abrasion is an issue. |
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B. Common Applications |
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1. Our -AAA series is popular in heavy duty applications such as farming, foundry, lumberjacking, mining, and heavy machine operation. |
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2. Our -AA series are used for construction, metal work, farming, maintenance and other general purposes. Different grades provide varying degrees of protection. |
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3. Our -A and -EA series are the most popular versions providing the best mix of quality and price. Used in Constructions, Metal Work, general maintenance, warehousing and other medium and light duty applications. |
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4. Our economical series is used in dirty applications where the glove is almost “disposable” and price is the most important consideration such as for temporary day workers. |
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5. Top grain styles provide superior abrasion resistance and last much longer than split styles. |
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6. Pigskin provides soft supple feel and returns to its original pliability even after getting wet. |
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7. Goatskin is most expensive, but is strongest and thinnest leather. Provides user with best dexterity. |
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C. Availabilities |
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1. Our -AAA series is available in S-XL, as well as 2” and 4” gauntlet versions and double palm versions. All -AAA series are Kevlar stitched. |
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2. Our -AA series is available in White and Blue fabric backs. White fabric backs are available in S-XL size as well as safety cuff and gauntlet versions. Blue canvas back is available in S-XL as well as safety cuff and gauntlet versions. |
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3. Our -A series is available in safety cuff and gauntlet versions. Double palm versions and double palm gauntlets are also available. |
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4. Our -EA series is available in safety cuff and gauntlet versions. Double palm versions and double palm gauntlets are also available. |
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5. Our economical series are available in Rubberized, PE, and starched cuff versions. Double palm and gauntlet versions are also available. Reinforced patched palms on low-end styles are very popular. |
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6. Top grain leather palm styles are available in safety cuff and gauntlet cuff versions in Cowhide leather and available in sizes S-XL. |
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D. Common objections and suggested responses |
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1. Glove is wearing out too quickly. |
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a. Suggest they upgrade to a higher series leather palm. |
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b. If glove is only wearing out in palm, suggest a double palm version. |
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c. Top grain styles last longer than split styles. |
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2. Leather Palm gloves are costing too much money. |
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a. Evaluate why they are replacing gloves. If the gloves are not wearing out but only being replaced at the end of the shift or because they are dirty, suggest they downgrade one or two levels to save money. |
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3. Gloves are splitting at seams, especially when brought near heat. |
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a. Suggest a Kevlar-stitched style, which holds up considerably better to open flame and heat. |
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b. Evaluate that customer is using correct size, may require one size larger. |
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4. Standard leather palm is not washing well. |
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a. Suggest a safety cuff with a PE or starched cuff, which launders considerably better than standard rubberized cuff versions. |
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A. Features and Benefits |
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1. Drivers gloves provide outstanding abrasion resistance and good fit and comfort. |
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2. Top grain cowhide provides the best abrasion resistance and puncture resistance. |
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3. Split cowhide provides good abrasion resistance at a lower price than top grain. |
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4. Top grain Pigskin is a very pliable leather that will retain its softness even after being soaked in water and dried out. |
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5. Goatskin is one of the most durable leathers available. Very thin but very strong leather. Has Lanolin in it naturally which helps avoid hand chafing. Excellent dexterity. |
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6. Color-coded hems denote sizing. |
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7. Lined styles provide user with warmth in cold applications. |
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a. Pile lined is warmest, but impedes dexterity. |
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b. Thermal lining is least expensive, and provides good warmth. |
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c. Thinsulate lining provides excellent warmth, at mid-range price. |
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B. Common applications |
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1. Used in construction, machine operation, utility work, farming, roping and many other general applications. |
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2. Pigskin is preferred in wet applications, as it will return to its original pliability after being soaked. |
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3. Goatskin is used where tactile sensitivity and abrasion resistance are of key importance. |
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4. Lined styles used in outdoor cold weather applications, refrigeration applications and anywhere else cold is an issue. |
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C. Availabilities. |
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1. All drivers gloves are available in sizes S-XL. Some styles also have sizes XS & XXL available. |
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2. Most styles available in straight and Keystone thumb versions. |
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3. Cowhide is available in A B, or C D grade leather. |
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4. Pigskin is available in A and B/C grades. |
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5. Goatskin is available in A grade, as well as in clute cut versions. |
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6. Most have shirred wrist for snug fit. Style 990T has ball and tab pull strap for tightest fit. Style 990ls has leather strap & metal buckle. |
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7. Lined pigskin is available in Thinsulate and flannel linings. Lined cowhide is available in a Thermal |
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D. Common Objections and suggested responses |
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1. Drivers gloves are too expensive. |
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a. Suggest a lower grade. Often, a lower grade is just as effective and long lasting but not as atheistically pleasing. |
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2. Drivers gloves are wearing out too quickly. |
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a. Evaluate why glove is wearing out. If because of abrasion, recommend a goatskin. If it is because they are working in wet applications, suggest a pigskin glove. |
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3. Glove is wearing out in the thumb crotch. |
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a. Suggest a keystone thumb. Inset thumb provides better dexterity and longer wear. |
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A. Features and Benefits |
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1. Insulated gloves provide user with warmth in extreme cold temperatures. |
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2. 3M Thinsulate lined styles provide superior warmth without sacrificing dexterity. |
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3. Pile lined styles provide best warmth, but are very bulky. |
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4. Thermal lined styles provide good warmth and good dexterity. Usually less expensive than Thinsulate or pile lined styles. |
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5. Thinsulate lined Pigskin safety cuff and knitwrist are popular in snow and other wet applications, as they will remain soft and pliable when dried even after being soaked. |
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6. Foam lined PVC provide user with protection against chemicals in the cold, and hi-vis orange color is an additional safety advantage. |
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B. Applications |
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1. Used in applications where cold temperatures are a factor such as refrigeration. |
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2. Popular for use in cold warehouses by pickers, forklift operators, and others. |
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3. Popular for use in winter by anyone working outside in harsh elements. |
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4. Pile lined safety cuffs are preferred when working outdoors and abrasion is an issue. |
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5. Hi-Vis foam insulated PVC is used in outdoor applications where additional safety feature of orange color can benefit user, such as in traffic or public works maintenance situations. |
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C. Availabilities |
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1. Thinsulate lined Pigskin is available in sizes L-XL in both Safety cuff and heavy knit wrist versions. |
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2. Foam lined orange PVC is available in heavy knit wrist version, safety cuff version, and 12″ gauntlet version. |
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3. Leather safety cuffs are available in a pile lined version in sizes L & XL. |
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D. Common objections and suggested responses |
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1. Snow is getting in the glove and my hand gets wet and cold. |
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a. Suggest a knit wrist style to keep snow out, or perhaps a longer length glove. |
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2. Glove becomes too stiff when dried out after working in snow or getting really wet. |
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a. Suggest a pigskin glove which retains its pliability even after being soaked. |
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A. Features and Benefits |
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1. Different grades of leather provide varying degrees of protection. |
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2. Kevlar stitched styles prevent seams from splitting due to heat or contact with open flame. |
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3. Cotton lining provides user with additional comfort. |
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4. Foam lining provides user with comfort and creates an air pocket for additional heat protection. |
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5. All welding gloves are fully welted for extended wear. |
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6. Different colors denote different grades of leather. |
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7. Unlined Mig Tig styles provide user with maximum dexterity. |
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B. Common Applications |
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1. Used in Welding and heat applications. |
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2. Mig Tigs used in Mig and Tig welding applications and other general applications requiring light heat protection and superior dexterity. |
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3. Foundry gloves used in foundries near open flame where high heat protection is necessary. |
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C. Availabilities |
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1. Economy series are available in gray, black, and brown, and russet color, all with one-piece backs. |
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2. Shoulder grade series available in gray and brown with Kevlar stitched seams. |
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3. Select shoulder grade available in blue and russet and have cotton linings and reinforced |
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4. Side split series come with cotton foam lining and reinforced thumbs. |
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5. Mig tig styles are available in cowhide, pigskin, and goatskin versions. All Mig Tigs are available in sizes S-XL. |
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D. Common objections and suggested responses |
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1. Welding gloves are splitting at the seams. |
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a. Evaluate whether style they are using is Kevlar stitched. Just because it has yellow thread doesn’t mean it’s Kevlar. If it isn’t- suggest a Kevlar stitched version. |
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2. Gloves are holding up, but it often becomes uncomfortably hot. |
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a. Suggest a foam lined version. Cotton foam lining creates an air pocket providing better heat protection. |
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3. I’m spending too much money on welding gloves. |
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a. Evaluate why. If glove is holding up but is getting thrown away because of shift end or because it’s dirty, suggest a lower cost alternative or a different color that will hide the dirt better. |
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b. If gloves are wearing out, suggest they upgrade to a model that will cost a bit more initially, but will hold up longer and end up being a better value. |
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4. Gloves are too stiff- not flexible enough. |
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a. Suggest they upgrade to a thinner style, perhaps a pigskin or goatskin Mig-Tig. Also, higher quality leathers usually provide better dexterity. |
Jumbo Tissue Advantages
Make sure you know what is in the box !
- Check linear feet
- o Industry Standard on 2 ply 9″ tissue is 1000′. There are a lot of cheater and short sheets in the market
- Check the width Standard is 3.8
- Many manufactures have reduced the width of their Jumbo Tissue to 3.5
- Check the Quality
- Grey and Crisp – are two words used too describe the majority of Jumbo Tissue sold in today’s marketplace. There are some Jumbo tissue that are high quality White and Embossed (for softness)
- Get Back to the Basics
- The advantages of selling Jumbo Tissue over Conventional Tissue are labor savings and waste reduction
- One 2 ply 1000′ roll is equal to 6 conventional 2 ply tissue rolls
- Labor Saving on less changes can be significant cost reduction
- On average an end user recognizes 35% waste with conventional tissue
- There is also much more pilferage with standard tissue 10-15%
- Waste Reduction
- Few stub rolls throw away
- No spare rolls on the back of the commode
- Green Considerations
- Paper is Ecologo certified
- Less waste also helps with Green certification
Users that most benefit
- High volume restrooms & Facilities
- Schools, Stadiums, Large Industrial Accounts, and High Traffic Areas.