MICROFLEX gloves!

[Wesley B]

I've been using the diamond grip latex gloves but am thinking about trying a box of midkight nitrile gloves. Any thoughts or experieces with the two? I'd like a glove that doesn't make my hands sweat as much, if possible.

http://www.tooltopia.com/microflex-mf300m.aspx

http://www.tooltopia.com/safety-equipment-hand-protection-disposable-medium.aspx

Or any others you might reccomend?

 

[daveblank]

Before you try the midnight, try the supreno. They seem to last a little longer. Your hands will sweat in all of them. They have the dura-flock that is supposed to absorb moisture, but i think it seems to be all hype.

 

[diesel research]

What are you doing with them? I bought a pair of reusable ones sp[specifically for lube/bearing repacking/greasing jobs that were much better than typical throw aways.

Lined with something so I didnt sweat as much. Downsides being less dexterity and had to watch out for sharp things like cotter pins. (disposables would tear easier, but you can just slap another set on) Definitely not for general maintenance. Task specific. Liked the longer cuffs. $5 from home depot. Not nitrile, rather neoprene.

 

[Wesley B]

What are you doing with them? I bought a pair of reusable ones sp[specifically for lube/bearing repacking/greasing jobs that were much better than typical throw aways.

Lined with something so I didnt sweat as much. Downsides being less dexterity and had to watch out for sharp things like cotter pins. (disposables would tear easier, but you can just slap another set on) Definitely not for general maintenance. Task specific. Liked the longer cuffs. $5 from home depot. Not nitrile, rather neoprene.

I only use the disposable when working on cars, trucks, grease. I have mechanics fastfit gloves for any other work. I like your idea but for 6 more dollars I can have 100 gloves that won't smell sweaty evertime I want to use them, lol.

 

[Wesley B]

Before you try the midnight, try the supreno. They seem to last a little longer. Your hands will sweat in all of them. They have the dura-flock that is supposed to absorb moisture, but i think it seems to be all hype.

Cool, I will. I like the diamond grip latex, but have never tried any nitrile before. And there are alot of options for nitrile.

 

[makgreens]

Midknights are awesome......perfect gloves for working on cars...not to thick and not to thin....I need to buy a few more boxes come to think about it

 

[Gary S]

I've used nitrile gloves for years. They are much tougher than latex, but make your hands sweat just as much.
I only use them when painting, varnishing, or working with tar or like materials.

I do my mechanic work bare handed. Grease washes off easily, and is more comfortable on my hands than a glove that makes me sweat.

 

[Wesley B]

I've used nitrile gloves for years. They are much tougher than latex, but make your hands sweat just as much.
I only use them when painting, varnishing, or working with tar or like materials.

I do my mechanic work bare handed. Grease washes off easily, and is more comfortable on my hands than a glove that makes me sweat.

I like the ease of taking off the gloves and having clean hands and only having to wash my arms. I can stand the sweating for that reason.

 

[RKSpeed]

Mid-Knights make you sweat too, good gloves though, use em everyday

 

[diesel research]

I only use the disposable when working on cars, trucks, grease. I have mechanics fastfit gloves for any other work. I like your idea but for 6 more dollars I can have 100 gloves that won't smell sweaty evertime I want to use them, lol.

Um...wash them?

Not to mention the fact, they are lined with something that causes me to sweat less in the first place.

My employer provides disposables for free, so it isn't so much about the money.

 

[daveblank]

Something to try.....Microflex has samples that they give us at tool expo. Try contacting them & see if they will send you some.

 

[Wesley B]

Something to try.....Microflex has samples that they give us at tool expo. Try contacting them & see if they will send you some.

I think I will! They have so many different gloves to choose from. Thanks for the tip!

 

[Hawk Thor]

What about wearing some very thin cotton gloves and putting disposables over them? Like the ones photographers wear when handling filmstrips. They're like 50 cents or 1 dollar a pair.

 

[williaty]

I've used the Microflex MidKnight, Supreno SE, and DuraFlock.

The MidKnights are too thin for garage use. Period. End of story. They puncture easily and then shred like a popped baloon.

The DuraFlocks are AWESOMELY tough. I haven't damaged one, actually. However, they're so thick that you definitely lose dexterity. Makes it hard to start nuts onto bolts, pick up small things, etc.

The Supreno SE seem to be the best compromise. There's a small loss of dexterity and sensation, but it's not to bad. They're tough enough to resist punctures and tears from most things and, when they do fail, they're strong enough that the whole thing doesn't just go to shreds instantly.

The Supreno SE have my vote.

 

[Wesley B]

I've used the Microflex MidKnight, Supreno SE, and DuraFlock.

The MidKnights are too thin for garage use. Period. End of story. They puncture easily and then shred like a popped baloon.

The DuraFlocks are AWESOMELY tough. I haven't damaged one, actually. However, they're so thick that you definitely lose dexterity. Makes it hard to start nuts onto bolts, pick up small things, etc.

The Supreno SE seem to be the best compromise. There's a small loss of dexterity and sensation, but it's not to bad. They're tough enough to resist punctures and tears from most things and, when they do fail, they're strong enough that the whole thing doesn't just go to shreds instantly.

The Supreno SE have my vote.

Daveblank is sending me some midknights to try! Thanks Dave!!! I'll see what I think