Are you seeing terms like ‘strong grippy dip’ or ‘thick double dipped coating’ and thinking, what do these even mean? We’ve got you!

First, Why Is There Dip Coatings on Reusable Gloves? 

The material of reusable gloves provides cut resistance, hand dexterity, and comfort. But the material alone does not offer the wearer great grip, chemical resistance, or abrasion protection. That is where the dip comes in.

Dip Coating Materials 

There are a few different dip coating materials that each provide different benefits, such as being suitable for wet environments, providing superior hand dexterity, or enabling touch screen use without removing the glove. Popular dip materials include Nitrile, Polyurethane (PU), Latex and Neoprene.

Let’s analyse their benefits…

Smooth Foam Nitrile:

• Offers moderate to high protection against physical hazards
• Provides strong grip in dry, wet, and oily conditions
• Can wear off faster than other dip materials
• Possesses high level of chemical resistance

Sandy Foam Nitrile:

• Provides excellent grip in dry, wet, and oily conditions
• Boasts high abrasion resistance
• Demonstrates excellent durability compared to standard nitrile
• Thick protection can impact hand dexterity
• Possesses high level of chemical resistance

Polyurethane (PU):

• Lightweight material enables greater hand movements
• Delivers highly functional & dexterous performance
• Provides good grip in dry, wet, and oily conditions
• Possesses good level of chemical resistance
• Exhibits less abrasion resistance compared to nitrile

Latex:

• Excellent heat resistance, able to withstand elevated temperatures
• Possesses good level of chemical resistance
• Shorter lifespan due to being a natural material

Neoprene:

• Possesses good level of chemical resistance
• Flexible material delivers precise hand dexterity
• Boasts good abrasion resistance
• Long-lasting synthetic material

Single Dip vs. Double Dip

Gloves can be dipped once or twice. The first dip acts as a seal, providing a protective barrier against some chemicals and a better grip. Single dip is often better for dexterity than a double dip due to being a thinner coat.

Double dip gloves offer increased protection against abrasion, chemicals, and other liquids. However, the extra layer of dip coating can reduce hand dexterity.

Navigate to our reusable page to discover the range of dip coated gloves