Anyone into latex?

[Woodchips2]

Before you get the wrong idea it's latex gloves I'm asking about :roll: . As I've got old and wrinkly I've found that paints and oils affect my skin so I use latex gloves. I'm looking for latex gloves that don't tear as you put them on. I store them out of daylight but they still tend to tear so maybe I need to find a better quality glove. Anybody recommend a good make?
Regards Keith

 

[Lons]

Hi Keith
What a disappointment :?

I buy mine from Arco in box of 100. I seal them in a black bag and keep in a drawer and they are pretty strong.

I don't buy often so can't remember what I pay though.

Bob

 

[Woodchips2]

Thanks Bob. We've got an Arco in Northampton so I'll give them a try.
Regards Keith

 

[Lons]

Thanks Bob. We've got an Arco in Northampton so I'll give them a try.
Regards Keith

The best ones by far though are thicker blue colour medical gloves, my wife brings me a handful from work occasionally, (i always check they are unused ones :wink: ).

No idea of brand but they seem almost untearable so I guess probably expensive. I can't ask the missus at the minute 'cos I've presumably done something or other she doesn't like and I'm getting the silent tretment :? .

Most towns seem to have a medical supplies outlet so worth a look if you don't mind the cost or a word with a friendly GP or nurse? I could post you a pair to try out if you wish, Big uns they be

Bob

 

[Lons]

hey Keith, tis me again #-o

just had a quick look and a mooch on the net and I think they are nitrile gloves. here are 2 links but must be loads on the internet.

http://www.broschdirect.com/disposable- ... od_24.html

http://www.medisupplies.co.uk/7785_-Dis ... loves.html

Bob

 

[Noel]

Thanks Bob. We've got an Arco in Northampton so I'll give them a try.
Regards Keith

The best ones by far though are thicker blue colour medical gloves, my wife brings me a handful from work occasionally, (i always check they are unused ones :wink: ).

No idea of brand but they seem almost untearable so I guess probably expensive. I can't ask the missus at the minute 'cos I've presumably done something or other she doesn't like and I'm getting the silent tretment :? .

Most towns seem to have a medical supplies outlet so worth a look if you don't mind the cost or a word with a friendly GP or nurse? I could post you a pair to try out if you wish, Big uns they be

Bob

+1 for the blue medical ones, almost tear proof, comfortable and can get 10 or 20 uses out of them compared to the use-once (if you're lucky) cheaper ones. I'll see if I can get details of make/manufacturer/supplier etc.

Edit- Bob saved me the bother. Ta.

 

[Phil Pascoe]

Use nitrile ones - 2 or 3 times the price of latex, but much,much stronger. Motor factors stock them.

 

[Woodchips2]

hey Keith, tis me again #-o

just had a quick look and a mooch on the net and I think they are nitrile gloves. here are 2 links but must be loads on the internet.

http://www.broschdirect.com/disposable- ... od_24.html

http://www.medisupplies.co.uk/7785_-Dis ... loves.html

Bob

Thanks again Bob. Arco sell the nitrile gloves and they come in different sizes so I'll give them a try. If I wasn't going to Northampton I'd buy them off the net.
Regards Keith

 

[Woodchips2]

Thanks Noel and phil.p.
Regards Keith

 

[mailee]

I always use the Nitrile gloves they are much better and last a lot longer. You can even apply masking tape with them on without it sticking to them. :wink:

 

[gregmcateer]

For what it is worth, nitrole are also safe for those that have, or develop, latex allergy.
When I ran a care business, we used to use several firms- far cheaper than buying from a local firm, but they do have a minimum qty - You'll have to ask them what that is currently.

http://www.gompels.co.uk/gloves/
http://www.hygienedepot.co.uk/category/gloves
or these guys;
http://www.hygienedepot.co.uk/category/gloves
HTH
Greg

 

[woodbloke]

I can't ask the missus at the minute 'cos I've presumably done something or other she doesn't like and I'm getting the silent tretment :? .

Bob

Sounds familiar Bob...anyone not been there :lol: - Rob

 

[Lons]

Sounds familiar Bob...anyone not been there :lol: - Rob

Don't mind the silence :wink: but it's a b*gger having to make my own dinner :lol:

Anyway it'll be sorted soon. Sent her a text message that if it isn't, I'm not driving around the USA looking at a glum face in the passenger seat :wink:

Bob

 

[Hardwood66]

More of a vinyl man myself

 

[James C]

How do vinyl gloves hold up to latex re: longevity?

 

[Woodchips2]

Use nitrile ones - 2 or 3 times the price of latex, but much,much stronger. Motor factors stock them.

Bought a box of 100 nitrile gloves in the local motor factors (never thought of looking there so thanks) for just £6.28. As you say much tougher than latex and more comfortable.

Thanks guys for all the advice.

Regards Keith

 

[Hardwood66]

Vinyl are normally thicker so great for heavy or nasty chemicals just don't like tight gloves makes my hands flair up so u use the other ones