Made from nitrile, these gloves stand up to oil better than latex or neoprene—they resist punctures and tears while you grease machines or service engines. They’re also a good option for those with latex allergies. The thicker the gloves, the more wear they will withstand, but you’ll have less touch sensitivity.

Chemical-resistant gloves protect against spills, splashes, and other brief contact with chemicals.

Gloves with a powder-free liner won’t shed contaminants. Biodegradable gloves offer the same protection as standard nitrile gloves but break down faster in landfills. Gloves that are FDA compliant are safe to use in direct contact with food. Those that meet EN 374 are rated to European standards for chemical protection.

Wear as a liner or over other gloves to protect against esters as well as aromatic, chlorinated, and oxygenated solvents such as ketones and alcohols. These gloves are commonly used to handle spill cleanup. They’ve been tested according to EN 374 against different classes of chemicals. A Type A rating means they resist permeation for at least 30 minutes. These silver-film gloves are made from a blend of polyethylene and EVOH (ethylene vinyl alcohol).