Gloves for the hospitality industry

Gloves for the hospitality industry

Choosing the best gloves for cutting food, cooking or cleaning has never been easier!

Gloves have two significant uses in the hospitality industry. To protect food from contamination and protect employees from discomfort or injury when performing messy tasks or using cleaning agents that may cause damage to unprotected hands. The kitchen manager must always ensure that his employees and guests are protected by having an adequate supply of disposable gloves. Disposable gloves are ideal for preparing and serving food, which is required by health standards prohibiting bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat foods. They can be made from many materials, including alternatives to latex, to which many people are allergic.

What types of disposable gloves are available?

At Pharsol Protect, we have two types of disposable gloves. Food preparation gloves and dishwashing gloves.

Food preparation gloves

Gloves used in food preparation protect the persons handling the food and the food from contamination by microbes and bacteria. Because they are single-use, throw them away after each use to reduce the spread of bacteria such as salmonella and cross-contamination. Using disposable gloves allows you to change gloves when working with different types of food quickly. Food preparation gloves are available in many colors, materials and sizes, so you can get the right ones to fit your employees. Gloves for food preparation are also necessary when distributing food, as they prevent any spread of germs from the kitchen to the customers' areas.

Gloves for washing dishes

Like food preparation gloves, dishwashing gloves protect the wearer's hands from damage caused by harsh cleaning chemicals, oils and grease. They also protect your employees' hands from hot water. Dishwashing gloves prevent bacteria that can form on dirty dishes from getting into the hands of the dishwasher. Dishwashing gloves are usually thicker than food preparation gloves. They are longer, reaching up to the elbow or even longer than cooking gloves, as you may have to dig into deep soapy water to find used dishes. Deciding not to use gloves when washing dishes can lead to dry and cracked skin and brittle and brittle nails.

What materials are disposable gloves made of?

Latex gloves

Latex gloves are made from natural rubber, and although many people are allergic to them in many cases, they are even banned in some countries. Latex is still used in making disposable gloves. These are available in two forms: with or without powder. Gloves made of powdered latex are more resistant to tearing and are easier to put on the hands. Latex without powder is usually used in the hospitality industry, as it does not fall into the food during use.

Latex gloves offer many advantages, such as:

• Biodegradable
• Very tangible
• Durable and flexible
• Ideal for working with water-based materials
• Elastic for a snug fit

Nitrile gloves

Nitrile gloves are an alternative to latex gloves, made from a latex-like compound, but are unlikely to cause allergies as latex would. Nitrile gloves made of synthetic rubber are health and hygiene approved for use in the hospitality industry.

Nitrile gloves offer many advantages, such as:

• Thin and very tactile
• Strong and durable
• Comfortable and snug
• No powder
• Tear and chemical resistant

Latex gloves vs. Nitrile gloves

While both are available with or without powder, nitrile and latex gloves are quite different. Latex is a natural rubber material, while nitrile is a manufactured synthetic rubber material. Due to their chemical resistance, nitrile gloves are usually used in medicine or for washing dishes around the house. Latex gloves are made for the hospitality industry, although some employees and guests may be allergic to latex. Nitrile gloves are a better option for staff and visitors with allergies. 

Neoprene gloves

Neoprene gloves are great for food service with various advantages. Neoprene gloves, part of the synthetic glove family, are less likely to cause allergic reactions than latex gloves. They are relatively inexpensive and have many uses, such as in high-risk situations where there may be contact with strong chemicals, making them ideal for dishwashers.

Vinyl gloves

Polyethylene gloves