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.

Tychem 2000 (formerly known as Tychem QC) sleeves are coated in polyethylene for protection from inorganic acids and bases.

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.