Slip these gloves on and off—they’re roomier than latex gloves, so they’re quicker to put on but offer less tactility. To help offset that loss of feel, they have a textured surface that improves grip. Plus, the inside is powder-free, so contaminants won’t shed into your work. These gloves are often worn for food handling and other low-precision tasks. The thicker the glove, the more it resists punctures and tears.

Gloves with a sleeve extend to your elbow or shoulder to protect your hand and arm. They’re commonly used for handling large bags of feed, examining livestock, and other agricultural tasks.

Gloves that are FDA compliant are safe to use in direct contact with food.

These gloves have a metal additive that will set off metal detectors if they fall into your line, so you can safely handle food and tools in a sanitary facility. They help you comply with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) programs for preventing contaminated food from leaving your facility. They’re also bright blue, which makes them easy to find and retrieve.

Fully coated in nitrile, these gloves are oil and chemical resistant, so they won’t break down from fatty foods or harsh cleaners. Nitrile is a good alternative for those with latex allergies—it’s also more durable than latex. The texture helps you grip tools and work surfaces, and the seamless cotton lining keeps you comfortable. These gloves meet EN 388 (3121), which means they protect you from abrasive surfaces and provide light protection against cuts, tears, and punctures. They also meet German food standard 31 LFGB, which means they are compliant with European regulatory requirements and free of toxic substances.