Guide
Glove Care and Laundering Guide
Care and laundering guidance for extending industrial glove life while preserving safety and comfort.
Last updated 2026-05-15
TL;DR
- Care instructions should be SKU-specific because materials and coatings vary.
- Inspect gloves before reuse and remove damaged gloves from service.
- Track replacement cycles to understand cost per wear and worker compliance.
Start with SKU-specific instructions
Industrial glove care depends on the liner, coating, contaminants, and work environment. Always confirm care instructions for the specific glove before laundering or reusing at scale.
Inspect before reuse
Before reuse, check for cuts, coating wear, contamination, seam failure, loss of grip, and fit changes. Damaged gloves should be removed from service rather than pushed through another shift.
- Look for visible cuts or holes.
- Check coating wear on the palm and fingertips.
- Check odor, contamination, and stiffness.
- Confirm grip still matches the task.
Use replacement data to improve buying
Replacement data shows which gloves are performing and which tasks are consuming inventory. This helps procurement compare total cost of ownership instead of only unit price.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can every glove be laundered?
No. Laundering depends on the glove material, coating, and contamination exposure.
When should a glove be replaced?
Replace gloves when cut damage, holes, coating breakdown, contamination, or loss of grip affects protection or control.
Does laundering change cut protection?
It can if the glove is not designed or handled for laundering. Confirm instructions for the specific SKU.