Tools & Materials
Better Nitrile Gloves
Venom Steel gloves are much tougher than the blue ones, and hold up well when working with finishes and solvents.
Typical blue nitrile gloves are not up to the rigors of construction. I use them when I’m working with finishes, solvents, and greasy engines, but their durability leaves a lot to be desired. Lately I’ve been using Rip Resistant Industrial Nitrile Gloves from Venom Steel. They’re way tougher than the typical blue ones. The large size works for my medium-size hands, but many tradespeople will need the extra-large option.
Patrick McCombe, senior editor
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From Fine Homebuilding #292
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I have worked as a house cleaner all my life and have tried all the different kinds of gloves there are. The venom stell nitrile gloves are, of course, thicker and more protective than other gloves, but the downside is that you cant put them quickly on your hands. I prefer regular nitrile gloves for my work. I have used https://medrux.com/latex-vs-nitrile-gloves/ too, but they break easily. Nitrile gloves don't allow water to touch you or high temperature. You also cant feel the texture with them, so that's a plus for me. It all comes down to every person's preference and job. There are mixed opinions about what gloves are the best, and it will always be like this.