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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

OSHA’s Safety Champions Program
and the Role of Hand Protection

Mar 27, 2026

In March 2026, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) launched the Safety Champions Program (SCP), a cooperative initiative designed to help employers build stronger safety and health programs.

2026 Tariff Changes Are Reshaping How Gloves Are Sourced and Compared

Mar 13, 2026

A large tariff shift can change more than landed cost. It can also change how buyers compare glove origin, supply continuity, and long-term commercial risk.

Glove Shrinkflation

Jan 15, 2026

Have you ever opened a new case of gloves and thought: “Why do these tear faster?”

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

Clearer Chemistry, Better Documentation, and More Stable Specs: The Questions Buyers Are Asking in 2026

Mar 13, 2026

Across many glove categories, the conversation is becoming more disciplined. Buyers are asking fewer broad questions and more specific ones about chemistry, documentation, and product consistency.

Move away from vinyl/PVC

Dec 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

Beyond Box Price: Why Finger Thickness, Tear Rate, and Glove-Change Frequency Matter

Mar 13, 2026

A glove can look economical on paper and still create more waste, more interruptions, and more replacement if it does not hold up in the actual task. That is why real glove value starts after the box is opened.

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

Dec 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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