PPE Gloves & Hand Protection Products
Protect your hands and clothing while at work with our range of PPE safety gloves and hand protection products. Whether you need medical grade or food grade disposable gloves, we have the gloves for you. Check out our selection below.
EU Ecolabel Glass Cleaner... not harmful to the environment, and gives great results every time.
Our Kitchen Cleaner & Degreaser is a powerful and strong industrial degreaser to cut through grease, grime, oil, fat and even ink from hard surfaces.
Commercial Liquid Grease & Drain Cleaner 5L (RTU)
Our EU Ecolabel accredited Multi-Purpose Cleaner is an all-in-one cleaner, tough on grease, dirt and stubborn marks. It works brilliantly on all surfaces throughout your home to leave them clean and shiny.
Overall, the Dennys Skull Cap Double Band is a must-have for any professional chef or kitchen staff member.With its breathable design, comfortable fit, and stylish details, it's the perfect accessory for any busy kitchen environment.
Destain is a professional-grade stain remover designed to eliminate stubborn coffee and tea residues from urns, vending machines, and crockery. Its chlorine-based, unperfumed formula dissolves quickly and works effectively in soft, medium, or hard water areas—making it ideal for hospitality and catering environments.
Introduce a touch of luxury to your tableware with our Devon Cream Airlaid Napkins (Pack of 500). Crafted from premium airlaid material, these soft, cloth-like disposable napkins combine the elegance of linen with the convenience of paper. Sized at 40 × 40 cm, the subtle Devon Cream colour complements upscale environments — perfect for hotels, restaurants, banquets and fine dining events.
A much safer, more effective alternative to bleach, Disinfect SuperHygiene is the wise choice for environmentally minded, informed families. This is an empty refill bottle which must be used with your chemical.
Disinfect SuperHygiene Refill 5L is Suitable for all bathroom and kitchen surfaces, spray and leave for one minute, then wipe or leave to dry.
Dew Janitorial Cleaner Medical & Care Refill 5L: This essential 5L refill provides powerful yet gentle cleaning for medical and care environments. It effectively removes grime and grease from critical surfaces, drying residue-free. Economical and eco-friendly, it's ideal for maintaining high hygiene standards in clinics, hospitals, and care homes.
Dew Professional Urine Buster is a powerful deodoriser, that doesn't just mask the smell of urine it destroys it and neutralises the source of the smell.
Dew Professional Urine Buster is a powerful deodoriser, that doesn't just mask the smell of urine it destroys it and neutralises the source of the smell.
The Dew Janitorial Cleaner & Degreaser Front of House Refill 5L is a powerful, versatile, and economical cleaning solution for commercial spaces. It effectively tackles grease, grime, and dirt on various surfaces like laminate, tile, stainless steel, and glass. This professional-grade cleaner is fast-acting, low-foaming, and dries streak-free, ensuring a pristine finish.
The Dew Janitorial Cleaner Sanitary Appliances Refill 5L is a powerful, professional-grade solution for hygienic washrooms. It efficiently removes limescale, soap scum, and grime from all sanitary surfaces, leaving them sparkling, streak-free, and odour-free. This economical 5L refill provides excellent value and reduces waste for commercial and public facilities.
An easy to apply floor polish with a wet look finish.
Powerful sanitising formula kills viruses and bacteria on hands and surfaces. Packed in convenient flow packs of 90, these wipes carry a laboratory proven accreditation to kill bacteria and viruses. Buy today for swift UK delivery.
Disinfecting Laundry Powder. Kills MRSA, and leaves laundry clean, and sanitised. Fast UK Delivery available, so order today!
Astral Hygiene supply dispensers for Jeyes Chemical Range which are ideal for commercial environments. Order online today.
Astral Hygiene supply disposable plastic aprons to trade. Our plastic aprons offer quick protection for your clothes and are available in both white and blue. Fast UK Mainland Delivery As Standard. Buy Online Today.
TASKI Diversey Dry Foam Carpet Care System enables a carpet dry time of under 25 minutes for interim cleaning, 35 minutes for near extraction level cleaning allows for a 90% downtime reduction, allowing for quicker operations and area turn-overs. This TASKI system can also easily be transformed into a hard floor machine, increasing versatility and productivity
The Domestos Thick Bleach 5 Litre is a PROFESSIONAL-GRADE disinfectant and cleaner designed for heavy duty hygiene. Perfect for toilets, drains, sinks, plugholes, work surfaces and floors. Offers long-lasting germ kill, stain removal and odour control in one powerful formula.
Drain Unblocker is a powerful and fast-acting solution designed to quickly clear blocked drains, sinks, and waste pipes. Ideal for commercial, catering, and general cleaning environments, it restores free-flowing drainage while helping prevent unpleasant odours and recurring blockages.
Maintain a clean, safe environment with our blue disposable overshoes. Designed for hygiene and comfort, these overshoes protect floors from dirt and spills while providing a secure, non-slip fit. Perfect for workplaces, cleanrooms, laboratories, swimming pools, or any area where cleanliness is essential.
Astral Hygiene's Dust Beater Replacement Heads are lightweight, efficient and easy to use. Our Dust Beater Replacement Heads use static electricity to hold the dust into the mop and avoid the dust circulating in the air like a normal brush. They are great for reducing the amount of dust created when sweeping the floor and are used in Commercial and Industrial properties. Order online today.
Our Dust Beaters sweeper is an economical, high-performance dust control and floor sweeping tool. Featuring a break-frame with colour-coded acrylic head and a durable aluminium handle, this lightweight unit is ideal for large floor areas, janitorial tasks, and environments where hygiene and efficient dust capture matter.
The Dust Pan and Brush Set is a versatile, professional cleaning tool designed for efficient removal of dirt, dust, and debris from floors and surfaces. With sturdy bristles and a durable dust pan, this set provides reliable performance in salons, commercial kitchens, offices, and other hygiene-focused environments. Its ergonomic design ensures easy handling and quick cleaning.
Stay visible and agile on the job with the Portwest DX402 Hi-Vis Pirate Pant. Designed for dynamic movement and tough environments, this 3/4 length trouser combines high-performance stretch fabric with practical features like multi-functional pockets and reinforced stitching.
Stay cool, visible, and professional with the Portwest DX412 Hi-Vis Zip Polo Shirt. Designed for high-performance work environments, this short-sleeve polo combines advanced cooling technology with flexible visibility features for all-day comfort and safety.
The Portwest DX413 DX4 Hi-Vis T-Shirt delivers lightweight comfort and high visibility with segmented reflective tape and moisture-wicking polyester mesh. Perfect for construction, logistics, and roadside work.
The Portwest DX440 DX4 Holster Trouser is built for dynamic movement and heavy-duty performance. Featuring detachable holster pockets and 4-way stretch fabric, it’s ideal for professionals who need flexibility, durability, and smart storage on the job.
The Portwest DX441 DX4 Work Bib and Brace is a slim-fit, 4-way stretch garment designed for flexibility, durability, and protection - ideal for active professionals in construction, logistics, and industrial trades.
The Portwest DX442 Hi‑Vis Detachable Holster Pocket Trousers combine dynamic 4X stretch, detachable holster pockets, pre‑bent knee pad pockets, and triple‑stitched seams for maximum mobility and durability. Certified hi‑vis protection makes them suitable for high‑risk work environments.
Gloves - What is the difference?
Who would've thought there was so much to disposable gloves? It is important to make sure your wearing the glove that protects you most... Read here to see what gloves you should be wearing and when!
Over the past 5 years, there has been an enormous surge in the prices of all types of gloves, such as vinyl, latex and nitrile. This is due to the increases in raw materials, manufacturing and environment challenges. This blog is set out to describe the different reasons for this and to educate you on all things gloves…
To help gauge which protective gloves are most useful in different situations, listed below are the advantages and disadvantages of each raw material, this is to make it easier for you to decide which gloves are best for you!
Why do we need gloves?
In many situations, gloves can be vital to someone’s health and safety. When working with hazardous chemicals or anything harmful for that matter, it is extremely important to use gloves. They protect our hands from any injury, infections or becoming contaminated. Nitrile gloves are usually the gloves used to protect an individual against most chemicals and infectious agents.
Nitrile Gloves
Nitrile is often used as a latex alternative for those who have a latex allergy; it is a synthetic rubber compound, which is formed by carbon and nitrogen atoms. Butadiene is the main molecule used in the production of nitrile rubber. However, in the last few years a significant increase in Butadiene’s price has been noticed. In September 2016, Butadiene’s price per ton was averaging around £720; it is now costing between £1500-2000 per ton.
Advantages of Nitrile Gloves:
- Nitrile gloves are up to 3 times more puncture resistant than latex gloves - this makes them the preferred glove in work places such as hospitals or environments where there is a high risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens or other environmental contaminants.
- Nitrile gloves are often referred to as Medical Grade; this means they have undergone series of tests to ensure they are suitable to be used in these conditions.
- This material is known for having a lower level of friction meaning they can be worn for long durations of time. Again, this is good for medical purpose like surgeries and procedures where individuals may need to be protected by these gloves for a long period.
- Due to nitrile being a manufactured substance, it means the price of it remains stable unlike latex. This is because things such as changes in weather and climate cannot affect it. Being machine-made gives nitrile a longer shelf life than some other forms of disposable gloves meaning there is less possibility of waste.
Disadvantages of Nitrile Gloves:
- As there are several different types of materials used to make disposable gloves, nitrile gloves have been proven to be “better” than latex. However producing synthetic nitrile rubber is a lot more expensive than the produce of vinyl gloves, which is another type of raw material used in manufacturing disposable gloves.
- Nitrile gloves are a lot less tactile than latex, the sensitive is limited because of the nitrile material making it more difficult to feel objects easily.
Vinyl Gloves
Vinyl gloves are made from synthetic material polyvinyl chloride (PVC). They provide a heavy-duty glove that is commonly used in rougher activities. This means they are an excellent option in the food and beverage industry. Also a popular choice in many household and commercial applications.
Advantages of Vinyl Gloves:
- As well as being highly affordable, they are great for low-risk tasks in short durations, this includes professions such as hairstyling, house cleaning, assisted living work etc. They are suitable for use as a protective barrier against low-risk bodily fluids, dyes and detergents.
- Vinyl gloves are waterproof making them a very popular choice in gloves for places such as nurseries, hairdressers and even in your home. They are still highly protective but should be used for less serious scenarios.
- These make of gloves are an ideal choice, as they are latex-free and usually the cheapest.
- Another advantage of vinyl gloves is that they are anti-static meaning they are good for high dust environments, they are useful for activities such as cleaning and decluttering.
Disadvantages of Vinyl Gloves:
- One of the biggest disadvantages of vinyl gloves is the minor protection. They should not be worn for long periods and offer little protection in chemical resistance. They fit loose and are a lot less flexible than latex and nitrile gloves, this can make them very uncomfortable.
- Majority of vinyl gloves are manufactured in China, these manufactures equate to over 50% of the global demand. Across Beijing and much of North-Eastern China there was severe smog/pollution caused by factories, this meant they were forced to shut down as highways had to close and airlines had to cancel flights. Chinese government closed down 1200 vinyl gloves factories overall. Because of these forced closures, there was a significant impact on vinyl glove production and supply.
Latex Gloves
Unlike Nitrile and Vinyl, latex is a natural compound made from rubber trees. White, milky liquid is taken when the trees are scored and processed into latex.
Advantages of Latex Gloves:
- Latex gloves provide a high degree of movement and comfort, the physical properties of the rubber latex makes the gloves extremely elastic and resistant to tearing.
- Latex gloves offer protection against a range of hazards such as biohazard (bacteria and viruses) and certain chemicals.
- This type of disposable gloves are considered the most comfortable material that is available. Because of their snug fit and skin feel, this allows people to perform complex tasks that require a high degree of touch sensitivity.
Disadvantages of Latex Gloves:
- Latex allergies are one of the main disadvantages of latex gloves; it’s not uncommon to be allergic to latex however, it does mean that there is a large group of customers who are unable to purchase this certain type of glove.
- As Latex is a natural substance, several different problems can arise because of this. One of these is the weather, rubber tree plantations flood regularly due to excessive rainfall.
- Latex is currently at the highest market price in history, for every 2% increase in the cost of raw latex; there is a 1% increase in the cost of a glove. In the past year, costs have increased by 97%, resulting in 49% surge in production cost of latex gloves.
