Posted on 16th Oct 2009 @ 2:36 PM

Use of Nitrile Gloves is quickly becoming the preferred standard in the Automotive Industry. While not all Automotive technicians are wearing gloves the ones who are, are choosing Nitrile.

In an article the EPA issued, “Choosing The Right Gloves For Painting Cars” they recommended Nitrile gloves because of their durability and strength. They have been shown to provide a better barrier to paints and organic solvents which are the chemicals that are toughest on gloves. Price alone should not be the deciding factor in your glove selection, the application should.

Today there are many choices with in selecting a Nitrile Glove, depending on the application. Two of the most common are the Ultra thin with finger tips textures and a Thick Nitrile with full texture for stronger chemical applications. The more texture a glove has the more the technician will be able to grip with the glove, with fully textured providing the most non-slip grip and control. The Ultra thin are more comparable to the feel of Latex with the Thicker providing more protection.  When reviewing both the Ultra Thin and the Thicker/Heavy Nitrile, they are both very flexible, soft, and comfortable to wear while still providing superior protection and durability.

Even with the recommendation that professionals in the Automotive industry use Nitrile gloves understand that Nitrile will not provide protection for all chemicals. Use caution when determining whether Nitrile is appropriate and, if in doubt, check with your manufacturer or distributor.