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Blasting and Painting Gloves Buying Guide

This page will introduce you to our line of standard, high performance, and specialty protective work gloves.

Safety and comfort are key factors determining the productivity and morale of your crew.  Quality PPE not only thwarts injury, but should promote capability.

Should you have a special application and need advice, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our customer service.

Chemical Resistant & Disposable Gloves

Name Sizes Best Scenarios Benefits Potential Concerns Also Known As
Tungsten Carbide Standard Blast Nozzle WHITE LLDPE LAMINATED CHEMICAL / SOLVENT RESISTANT GLOVE S/M/L/XL/XXL (7-11) Extended MEK use. Testing
applications. Chemical and
Life Sciences applications.
Protects against the widest
range of chemicals and
ketones of any glove type.
Virus protection.
Little cut or abrasion
protection. Poor fitting. Can
be worn under another glove
to increase dexterity or to
extend glove life where
mechanical hazards are also
present. Correct sizing is
important for protection.
Barrier®, AlphaTec® 02-100
Ultra-Tuff Standard Blast Nozzle BUTYL POLYMER CHEMICAL / SOLVENT RESISTANT GLOVE M/L/XL (8-10) Extended MEK use. Testing
applications. Chemical
handling and many industrial
applications.
Protects against a wide range
of chemicals and ketones.
Good fit and dexterity with
ANSI 3 abrasion rating.
Expensive. Limited
protection against gasoline
and other hydrocarbons.
ChemTek®, AlphaTec® 38-514
RAPTOR LARGE PATTERN SILICON NITRIDE BLAST NOZZLE NITRILE GLOVES XS/S/M/L/XL/XXL (6-11) General purpose basic
chemical protection for use
when handling metal parts,
janitorial and food service.
Protects against oils, greases,
some acids and bases. Flock
lined. Good fit and dexterity
with ANSI 4 abrasion rating.
Good for those
with latex sensitivity.
Inexpensive.
Not recommended for MEK,
other ketones, benzenes or
acetone.
Solvex®, AlphaTec® 37-175
HYPER HIGH PERFORMANCE SILICON NITRIDE BLAST NOZZLE NEOPRENE / RUBBER CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVE, YELLOW / BLUE S/M/L/XL (7-10) General purpose basic
chemical protection when
handling metal parts, and for
janitorial & equipment
service.
Protects against acids, bases,
and alcohols. Flock lined.
Diamond-pattern finish to
improve grip. Good
mechanical protection.
Inexpensive.
Not recommended for MEK,
gasoline and other
hydrocarbons. Can cause
allergic reaction in persons
with latex sensitivity.
Chemi-Pro, AlphaTec® 87-224
Thickster Disposable Gloves THICKSTER LATEX 14 MIL DISPOSABLE GLOVES M/L/XL/XXL General purpose including janitorial, plumbing, painting, some chemicals and automotive. Premium heavy gauge disposable protection.  Extra long (12″) and fully textured for superior grip. Does not protect against all chemicals.  Can cause allergic reaction in persons with latex sensitivity.
NitriShield Gloves DISPOSABLE NITRILE 6-MIL GLOVES L/XL
  • Food service
  • Assembly
  • Painting
  • Janitorial
  • Asbestos removal
  • 6-mil, comes 100 ambidextrous gloves per box.
  • Designed for enhanced grip and durability.
Not recommended for MEK, other ketones, benzenes or acetone.

WHITE LLDPE LAMINATED CHEMICAL / SOLVENT RESISTANT GLOVE BUTYL POLYMER CHEMICAL / SOLVENT RESISTANT GLOVE NITRILE GLOVES NEOPRENE / RUBBER CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVE, YELLOW / BLUE THICKSTER LATEX 14 MIL GLOVES DISPOSABLE NITRILE 6-MIL GLOVES
Name WHITE LLDPE LAMINATED CHEMICAL / SOLVENT RESISTANT GLOVE BUTYL POLYMER CHEMICAL / SOLVENT RESISTANT GLOVE NITRILE GLOVES NEOPRENE / RUBBER CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVE, YELLOW / BLUE THICKSTER LATEX 14 MIL DISPOSABLE GLOVES DISPOSABLE NITRILE 6-MIL GLOVES
Sizes S/M/L/XL/XXL (7-11) M/L/XL (8-10) XS/S/M/L/XL/XXL (6-11) S/M/L/XL (7-10) M/L/XL/XXL L/XL
Best Scenarios Extended MEK use. Testing applications. Chemical and Life Sciences applications. Extended MEK use. Testing applications. Chemical handling and many industrial applications. General purpose basic chemical protection for use when handling metal parts, janitorial and food service. General purpose basic chemical protection when handling metal parts, and for janitorial & equipment service. General purpose including janitorial, plumbing, painting, some chemicals and automotive.
  • Food service
  • Assembly
  • Painting
  • Janitorial
  • Asbestos removal
Benefits Protects against the widest range of chemicals and ketones of any glove type. Virus protection. Protects against a wide range of chemicals and ketones. Good fit and dexterity with ANSI 3 abrasion rating. Protects against oils, greases, some acids and bases. Flock lined. Good fit and dexterity with ANSI 4 abrasion rating. Good for those with latex sensitivity. Inexpensive. Protects against acids, bases, and alcohols. Flock lined. Diamond-pattern finish to improve grip. Good mechanical protection. Inexpensive. Premium heavy gauge disposable protection.  Extra long (12″) and fully textured for superior grip.
  • 6-mil, comes 100 ambidextrous gloves per box.
  • Designed for enhanced grip and durability.
Potential Concerns Little cut or abrasion protection. Poor fitting. Can be worn under another glove to increase dexterity or to extend glove life where mechanical hazards are also present. Correct sizing is important for protection. Expensive. Limited protection against gasoline and other hydrocarbons. Not recommended for MEK, other ketones, benzenes or acetone. Not recommended for MEK, gasoline and other hydrocarbons. Can cause allergic reaction to persons with latex sensitivity. Does not protect against all chemicals.  Can cause allergic reaction in persons with latex sensitivity. Not recommended for MEK, other ketones, benzenes or acetone.
Also Known As Barrier®, AlphaTec® 02-100 ChemTek®, AlphaTec® 38-514 Solvex®, AlphaTec® 37-175 Chemi-Pro, AlphaTec® 87-224

Leather Gloves

Name Sizes Cut Rating Best Scenarios Benefits Button
BLASTERALL PREMIUM LEATHER BLASTING GLOVES BLASTERALL PREMIUM LEATHER BLASTING GLOVES XS/S/M/L/XL/XXL ANSI Cut Level 4
  • Abrasive blasting
  • Heavy construction
  • General industrial applications
Comfortable, supple full-grain cowhide.  Wide gauntlet fits over end of blast suit sleeve.  Classy and comfortable with good cut protection due to its Kevlar® lining.  Touch screen fingertip.
Blasterall premium rigger gloves BLASTERALL LEATHER RIGGER GLOVES XS/S/M/L/XL/XXL ANSI Cut Level 5
  • Abrasive blasting
  • Heavy construction
  • General industrial applications
Premium, supple full-grain cowhide with reinforced palms and elasticated wrist.  Same as our BlasterAll Blasting glove but without the gauntlet and with a higher cut rating.
Leather welding work gloves GREY SUEDE LEATHER WORK GLOVES One Size Not Rated Welding and construction applications where extra length is needed. Split-grain unlined cowhide protects against sparks, spatter, and general industrial hazards.
Goatskin Driver gloves GOATSKIN DRIVER GLOVES S/M/L/XL/XXL Not Rated
  • Material handling
  • Light construction
  • Low-hazard site cleanup
Economical protection against scuffs and scrapes.  Unlined with soft interior and elasticated wrist for all-day comfort.
BULLARD HEAVY DUTY BLAST GLOVES BULLARD HEAVY DUTY BLAST GLOVES M/L/ XL/XXL Not Rated
  • Abrasive blasting
  • Heavy construction
  • General industrial applications
  • Full-Grain leather (unlined)
  • Wide gauntlet fits over end of blast suit sleeve
  • Stylish gray leather with brown palm reinforcement

BlasterAll Gloves Blasterall premium rigger gloves GREY SUEDE LEATHER WORK GLOVES GOATSKIN DRIVER GLOVES BULLARD HEAVY DUTY BLAST GLOVES
Name BLASTERALL PREMIUM LEATHER BLASTING GLOVES BLASTERALL LEATHER RIGGER GLOVES GREY SUEDE LEATHER WORK GLOVES GOATSKIN DRIVER GLOVES BULLARD HEAVY DUTY BLAST GLOVES
Sizes XS/S/M/L/XL/XXL XS/S/M/L/XL/XXL One Size S/M/L/XL/XXL M/L/XL/XXL
Cut Rating ANSI Cut Level 4 ANSI Cut Level 5 Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Best Scenarios
  • Abrasive blasting
  • Heavy construction
  • General industrial applications
  • Abrasive blasting
  • Heavy construction
  • General industrial applications
  • Welding and construction applications where extra length is needed
  • Material handling
  • Light construction
  • Low-hazard site cleanup
  • Abrasive blasting
  • Heavy construction
  • General industrial applications
Benefits
  • Comfortable, supple full-grain cowhide.
  • Wide gauntlet fits over end of blast suit sleeve.
  • Classy and comfortable with good cut protection due to its Kevlar® lining.
  • Touch screen fingertip.
  • Premium, supple full-grain cowhide with reinforced palms and elasticated wrist.  Same as our BlasterAll Blasting glove but without the gauntlet and with a higher cut rating.
  • Split-grain unlined cowhide protects against sparks, spatter, and general industrial hazards.
  • Economical protection against scuffs and scrapes.
  • Unlined with soft interior and elasticated wrist for all-day comfort.
  • Full-Grain leather (unlined)
  • Wide gauntlet fits over end of blast suit sleeve.
  • Stylish gray leather with brown palm reinforcement.

General Industry Gloves

Name Sizes Cut Rating Best Scenarios Benefits
GENERAL PURPOSE KNIT GLOVES W/ MICROFOAM NITRILE PALM GENERAL PURPOSE KNIT GLOVES W/ MICROFOAM NITRILE PALM S/M/L/XL/XXL ANSI 1
  • Light construction
  • Automotive
  • Aerospace
  • Comfortable and form fitting.
  • Good grip in both oily and dry surfaces w/minimal liquid penetration.
  • High dexterity and sense of touch.
CUT RESISTANT KNIT GLOVES W/ MICROFOAM NITRILE PALM S/M/L/XL/XXL ANSI 6
  • Light construction
  • General handling
  • Glass handling
  • Sheet metal, manufacturing
  • Comfortable and form fitting.
  • Good grip in both oily and dry surfaces with high level of cut resistance.
  • High dexterity and sense of touch.
ELASTIC CUFF PAINTING GLOVES ELASTIC CUFF PAINTING GLOVES ONE SIZE None
  • Warehousing
  • Parts handling
  • Farming
  • General construction
    Industrial
  • Material handling
  • Power tool
  • Heavy lifting
HIGH-VIS SAFETY GLOVES HIGH-VIS SAFETY IMPACT GLOVES S/M/L/XL/XXL ANSI 5
  • General construction
  • Industrial
  • Material handling
  • Power tool
  • Heavy lifting
  • Sandy nitrile palm and HPPE construction provides strong grip in dry and wet environments.
  • Cut Level 5
  • Impact Level 2
  • Puncture Level 5
  • Abrasion Level 5
MASTERGRIP BLUE-DIP LATEX KNIT GLOVES MASTERGRIP BLUE-DIP LATEX GLOVES M/L/XL None
  • Light construction including drywall, tile, and roofing installation
  • Economical.
  • Microfoam dip finish for extra gripping.

GENERAL PURPOSE KNIT GLOVES W/ MICROFOAM NITRILE PALM CUT RESISTANT KNIT GLOVES W/ MICROFOAM NITRILE PALM ELASTIC CUFF PAINTING GLOVES HIGH-VIS SAFETY GLOVES Mastergrip Blue-Dip Latex Painting Gloves
Name GENERAL PURPOSE KNIT GLOVES W/ MICROFOAM NITRILE PALM CUT RESISTANT KNIT GLOVES W/ MICROFOAM NITRILE PALM COTTON DRILL GLOVES HIGH-VIS SAFETY IMPACT GLOVES MASTERGRIP BLUE-DIP LATEX GLOVES
Sizes S/M/L/XL/XXL S/M/L/XL/XXL ONE SIZE S/M/L/XL/XXL M/L/XL
Cut Rating ANSI 1 ANSI 6 None ANSI 5 None
Best Scenarios Light construction, automotive, aerospace Light construction, general handling, glass handling, sheet metal, manufacturing Warehousing, parts handling, farming. General construction, industrial, material handling, power tool, heavy lifting.
  • Light construction including drywall, tile, and roofing installation
Benefits Comfortable and form fitting.  Good grip in both oily and dry surfaces w/minimal liquid penetration.  High dexterity and sense of touch. Comfortable and form fitting.  Good grip in both oily and dry surfaces with high level of cut resistance.  High dexterity and sense of touch. Knit wrist to keep dirt and debris from entering the glove.  Roomy fit.  PVC dotted palm for improved grip. Sandy nitrile palm and HPPE construction provides strong grip in dry and wet environments.  Cut Level 5, Impact Level 2, Puncture Level 5, Abrasion Level 5.
  • Economical.
  • Microfoam dip finish for extra gripping.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are cut ratings and how do they determine the level of protection a glove offers?

    Cut ratings indicate the glove’s resistance to cutting hazards. The higher the rating, the more protection the glove provides against cuts.  Different regions have different standards for cut ratings. Here’s a brief overview of the most common standards:

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    EN 388 (European Standard)

    This standard uses both the “Coup Test” and the “TDM Test” for gloves manufactured after 2016.

    Ratings are represented by a series of four (or more) numbers (e.g., 4X43C). The third number (or letter X if not tested) represents the Coup Test result, while the last character (a letter from A to F) represents the TDM Test result, with A being the lowest and F the highest cut resistance.  For the EN 388 and ISO 13997 standards, the cut rating goes up to F.

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    ANSI/ISEA 105 (American Standard)

    This standard uses the “ASTM F2992-15 Test” and rates gloves from A1 (lowest) to A9 (highest) based on their cut resistance.

    A1 gloves can withstand weights of 200-499 grams, while A9 gloves can withstand weights of 6000+ grams.

    ISO 13997 (International Standard) For the ANSI/ISEA 105 standard, the cut rating goes up to A9.

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    It’s essential to understand the specific standard referenced when looking at glove cut ratings to ensure you’re getting the appropriate level of protection.

  • How do I choose the right glove for handling chemicals?

    It’s essential to refer to the glove’s chemical resistance chart, which lists the chemicals the glove is tested against and its resistance level.  This link will give provide a reasonable guide for 4 different glove materials.  However, please consult mfg specifications when in doubt.
  • What's the difference between latex, nitrile, and vinyl gloves in terms of chemical protection?

    • Latex gloves offer good protection against many acids and bases but may degrade with some organic solvents.
    • Nitrile gloves provide excellent resistance to a wide range of chemicals, including oils and solvents.
    • Vinyl gloves are less resistant to chemicals than latex or nitrile but are often used for low-risk tasks.

  • Can one pair of gloves protect against both cuts and chemicals?

    Some gloves are designed to offer multi-hazard protection. However, it’s crucial to ensure that the specific glove chosen meets the required standards for both cut resistance and chemical protection.
  • Are there specific gloves for handling hot or cold objects in construction?

    Yes, there are thermal gloves designed for extreme temperatures. Ensure the glove you choose is rated for the specific temperature range you’ll be working in.
  • What does ``dexterity`` mean when referring to work gloves?

    Dexterity refers to how easily you can move your fingers and handle objects while wearing the gloves. Higher dexterity means you can perform more intricate tasks without removing the gloves.
  • Can I wash and reuse my work gloves?

    Some gloves are designed to be washable, while others are not. Always check the manufacturer’s instructions. Washing can sometimes degrade the protective qualities of the glove.
  • What's the difference between coated and uncoated gloves?

    Coated gloves have a layer of material (like nitrile or latex) on the palm and fingers, enhancing grip and offering additional protection. Uncoated gloves do not have this layer and might offer more breathability.

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