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Palm Coated » PVC Palm-coated gloves
About:
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), a synthetic thermoplastic polymer of vinyl chloride, is a very inexpensive material, making it one of the more common coatings for coated work gloves. It offers good abrasion resistance, though it may be susceptible to punctures, cuts, and snags. And while it is flexible, it does not provide the tactile sensitivity associated with most rubber products.
Main Characteristics:
PVC coating offers similar wear and abrasion resistance to nitrile, but has one major added benefit - many types of glue will not adhere to it. This makes gloves with PVC palm coating ideal for wood working and many other glue-related jobs. Also great for automotive assembly and trim applications, as glue won’t stick to the PVC palm surface.
Another benefit of PVC in work gloves is the fact that it stays flexible at lower temperatures, hence it makes a great choice for a palm-coated winter glove.
PVC starts to soften at approximately 82°C (180°F). PVC is effective against water and most aqueous solutions, detergents, and diluted bases and acids. It only has limited chemical resistance to organic solvents.
Glove tip
 | It's a good idea to keep both latex gloves and heavy-duty work gloves in a Emergency Preparedness Kit. The latex gloves protect against pathogens when assisting with injuries to people you may not know. The work gloves can be used to protect your hands from broken glass, barbed wire, etc. |
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