Kevlar is simply a super-strong plastic. If that sounds less than impressive, remember that there are plastics - and there are plastics. There are literally hundreds of synthetic plastics made by polymerization (joining together long chain molecules) and they have widely different properties. Kevlar’s amazing properties are partly due to its chemical structure (how the atoms in its molecules are arranged) and partly due to the way it’s made into fibers that are knitted tightly together.
Kevlar is not like cotton—it’s not something anyone can make from the right raw materials. It’s a proprietary material made only by the DuPont™ chemical company and is five times stronger than steel on an equal weight basis.
Below are links to the best places to find Kevlar gloves online.
Army Navy Shop supply a vast range of kevlar lined gloves from basic to tactical army and police enforcement styles.
US Cavalry can provide various army themed products including kevlar lined gloves.
Made from a synthetic polymer, Nitrile gloves don’t contain any protein so they are less likely to cause irritation and allergic reactions as latex gloves might. They also provide a high degree of softness, sensitivity, feel and flexibility. The nitrile material reacts to your body temperature and conforms to the shape of your hand, making them exceptionally snug. Despite being very thin to aid dexterity, Nitrile gloves are very tough and can easily avoid tearing and punturing.
They are primarily used in the medical profession but can also be used in automotive and industrial applications as they are resistant to oils, solvents and grease.
Below you can find links to some of the better online retailers of nitrile gloves.
Kalyx is an online retailer of health based products and provides nitrile gloves of various kinds in competatively priced boxes.
Auto Barn is a large auto parts supply site and provides boxes of nitrile gloves aimed at use in the auto industry.
Amazon provide a huge range of nitrile gloves in their various categories with just about every conceivable usage catered for. Click the links to the left to go to the section which applies most to your planned activity.
CWI Medical has a long 15 year online history of providing nitrile gloves and all sorts of medical supplies and products.
Neoprene polychloroprene is an extremely versatile synthetic rubber with more than 75 years of proven performance in a broad industry spectrum. It was originally developed as an oil-resistant substitute for natural rubber. Neoprene is noted for a unique combination of properties, which has led to its use in thousands of applications in diverse environments.
Resists degradation from sun, ozone and weather
Performs well in contact with oils and many chemicals
Remains useful over a wide temperature range
Displays outstanding physical toughness
Resists burning inherently better than exclusively hydrocarbon rubbers
Outstanding resistance to damage caused by flexing and twisting
Below you can find links to the best neoprene glove suppliers online for a large number of applications.
Army Navy Shop provide a large range of neoprene gloves which are based on the tactical army and law enforcement style.
Cabela’s can provide a wide range of workwear including neoprene gloves. Also has a large range of neoprene hunting gloves.
US Cavalry have a large range of neoprene products based on army styling.
As with many products, Amazon can provide a large range of neoprene gloves for various applications. Click the links to the left to visit the relevant sections of their website.
Obviously the handling of hot objects requires some form of protection for the hands and wrists but often this protection exchanges one hazard for another. The problem with some asbestos fibres is well known and where stiff materials or mitts are employed, dexterity is sacrificed.
Nomex, an aromatic polyamide whose outstanding features led to its use in astronauts suits, in glove form offers highly effective protection against high temperatures yet still provides comfort and outstanding durability.
Below are links to the best online suppliers of nomex gloves.
Cabela’s supply a large range of workwear and gloves.
Army Navy Shop supply a large number of nomex gloves in the tactical army and law enforcement style.
US Cavalry have a selection of nomex products, including army style gloves.
As with most products, Amazon have a large selection of nomex gloves in their Apparel & Accessories section.
