Use these sleeves alone or with gloves to protect your arms from chemicals and other liquids.

Polyethylene sleeves offer economical protection in environments where abrasion resistance is not a concern. They resist liquid splashes, but they won’t hold up to continuous liquid exposure. Metal-detectable sleeves are used to keep contaminated material from leaving a facility—they’re common in food processing plants. To help you comply with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) programs, they contain metal additives that will set off metal detectors if they—or any piece of them—fall into your line. They’re also blue, making them easy to spot. They are FDA compliant for direct contact with food.

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.

The lining withstands intermittent heat, while the outer layer of material acts as a barrier to chemicals and solvents. All of these gloves are textured on the fingers and palm for added grip.

Neoprene gloves with a cotton or fleece lining handle higher temperatures than nitrile/neoprene gloves, but they’re also thicker.

FDA compliant gloves are safe for use with food.