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Welcome to Glove Academy's News/Trends/Features section. Here, you can stay informed about the latest developments in glove technology, industry trends, and innovative solutions. Join us to explore the world of gloves and enhance your knowledge.

News

PFAS rules are expanding into disposable gloves

Dec 26, 2025

Some PFAS regulations now treat disposable food-service gloves like “food packaging,” meaning buyers may need PFAS confirmation from suppliers and stronger compliance documentation.

Protecting Skin at Work: A Practical Guide to Glove Use and Dermal Safety

Oct 27, 2025

Hands are the first tools on every job—and often the first point of contact with liquids, powders, surfaces, and equipment.

Comfort Without Compromise: Solving Glove Allergies & Skin Irritation

Sep 19, 2025

In controlled environments, operator comfort is directly tied to process reliability.

The Value of Being a Sustainable Company

Jul 23, 2025

Sustainability is more than a trend—it’s becoming a core requirement in modern manufacturing.

Why Gloves Matter - The Everyday Benefits of Wearing the Right Hand Protection

Jun 23, 2025

In every workplace—whether it’s a hospital, lab, kitchen, factory floor, or assembly line—our hands are the first to meet the task and the most vulnerable to its risks.

Choosing the Right Glove - How to Match Protection with Purpose

May 23, 2025

Welcome to the first edition of the Glove Academy Newsletter, where professionals across industries come to learn how to select gloves that truly align with their tasks, risks, and responsibilities.

Trends

Move away from vinyl/PVC

December 26, 2025

Food safety and sustainability teams are increasingly moving away from vinyl/PVC due to performance limits and ongoing scrutiny around plasticizers (phthalates) in PVC applications.

Features

Glove recycling 101: what can/can’t be recycled + how institutions run it

December 26, 2025

Glove recycling can work, but only with strict rules: typically uncontaminated nitrile only, clear bin signage, and EH&S alignment so biohazard/haz waste never enters the recycling stream.

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