It’s About More Than Just Fashion

  People want to look professional. That means, hands down, the industrial glove of choice is black. End users want a glove that doesn’t show dirt and grime. They also want to look as professional as possible, which makes black the glove color of choice across countless industries.

  Whether they work in food service, jan/san, quick lube, beauty & salon, or dozens of other applications, customers want a glove with high dexterity, excellent comfort, and barrier protection they can count on—a glove with great visibility for spotting tears or punctures. Thicker gloves are preferred for heavy-duty jobs, of course, but having a lightweight nitrile available makes a workforce more versatile (and a glove budget more flexible).

  4 mils thick are excellent for short-duration use and frequent glove changes. Popular in finer restaurants for front-of-the-house use—where they add class to the proceedings—they are also great in the kitchen, from chefs to those brave souls who bus tables.

  Janitorial operations are another excellent sales target. Those who clean and sanitize our environments need protection from cleaning solutions and common chemicals. And black 4 mil nitrile is also growing in popularity among salon workers—especially the “edgy” ones who appreciate how cool black looks.

  Outside of the clinical setting, black is dominating. With the use of gloves continually growing among industrial users, 4 mil light-duty black has taken off. Sales have grown exponentially in the post-pandemic market.