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.
This modern style staple is made from recycled materials. You can look good and feel great in this 1/4 zip sweatshirt, knowing that you have contributed to the sustainability of our planet.Buy Online today, for fast delivery.
With its stylish design and practical features, this Henbury unisex padded gilet is sure to become a staple in your wardrobe. Buy Online today, for fast delivery.
The Portwest HA18 Helmet Liner Cap is a lightweight, close‑fitting thermal layer designed to sit comfortably under safety helmets. Made from stretch polyester–elastane, it provides extra warmth without bulk, with moisture‑wicking performance and 4‑way stretch for all‑day comfort.
Hand Medic professional skin conditioner helps prevent dry, chapped hands and to maintain healthy skin in the workplace. Specifically formulated for HEALTHCARE professional for use in their work environments. Quickly absorbs, with no greasy after-feel. Use before work, after hand washing and at night to help maintain the skin's natural protective barrier. Silicone and fragrance-free.
Hand Sanitising Dispenser Point - 1 litre Capacity. Comes with the back board, easy to follow instructions and clear graphics. Fill up from the top, great solution for any premises.
Keep your washrooms hygienic and professional with Astral Hygiene’s lockable hand towel dispenser. Designed for durability and ease of use, this dispenser is ideal for high-traffic environments such as offices, schools, restaurants, and healthcare facilities.
5ltr Multi-Surface Cleaner perfect for Hard Surfaces and Floors. A really nice and pleasant fragrance, removes dirt and marks, particularly sticky marks.
Machine Dishwash 20 Litre, specially developed for both hard and soft water areas. If you're on the coast and your dishes are not coming out sparkling clean swap to this product. Specifically formulated to be effective in both hard and soft water areas.
Harry was developed specifically for pet loving people, he has all the features of Henry with the same power and performance, but there are 2 extra pet friendly features.
The Heavy Duty Floor Squeegee available at Astral Hygiene is a powerful, commercial-grade cleaning tool designed to handle the most demanding floor maintenance tasks. Ideal for use in industrial facilities, commercial kitchens, garages, warehouses, gyms, and retail spaces, this squeegee offers superior water and debris removal across a wide range of hard floor surfaces including tile, concrete, vinyl, and epoxy. Featuring a durable, industrial-strength rubber blade, the squeegee delivers streak-free results with every pass, leaving floors clean, dry, and safe. The sturdy frame is built to withstand rigorous daily use, while the lightweight design ensures ease of handling for janitorial staff and cleaning teams. Astral Hygiene makes it easy to equip your team with the tools they need to get the job done right.
Keep washrooms hygienic and spotless with Heavy Duty Toilet Descaler 1 L from Astral Hygiene. Designed for commercial and hospitality use, this powerful descaler removes limescale, hard water deposits, and stubborn stains, leaving toilets and urinals clean, fresh, and sanitary.
The Heavy-Duty Toilet Descaler 1 Litre is a professional strength cleaner designed to remove stubborn limescale, uric acid deposits and organic staining in toilets, urinals and tiled washroom areas. Its thick, clingy formula ensures maximum contact time for effective descaling and disinfection — perfect for schools, hotels, care homes and busy commercial washrooms.
Heavy Duty White Carriers x 100 These Jumbo Vest Carrier Heavy Duty White Plastic Bags are the used by grocery stores, hospitality venues and retail stores. Durable plastic carrier bags are perfect for takeaway food and carrying shopping.
Astral Hygiene is a trusted supplier of Henry Vacuums. Powerful 1200W two stage motor with 2-speed hi-lo operation. 10m cable with rewind system. Giant Tritex filters and Microflo dust bags. Comes with Kit A1. Order online today.
Protect your space from allergens with the Henry Micro HVR200M-21 – a compact, high-performance vacuum cleaner designed for homes, schools, and healthcare environments. Featuring advanced MicroTex filtration and a generous 9L capacity, it’s the perfect solution for allergy-sensitive cleaning.
The Henry Xtra HVX200 is a professional-grade vacuum cleaner designed for efficient and reliable cleaning in commercial, industrial, and high-traffic environments. Its robust suction and durable construction make it ideal for offices, hotels, schools, and other facilities that require consistent performance and long-lasting equipment.
Heritage polish restores a deep radiant shine to quality and antique furniture. The traditional beeswax formulation is uncompromising, protecting and enriching wood in a style and splendour of a bygone era.
Heritage polish restores a deep radiant shine to quality and antique furniture. The traditional beeswax formulation is uncompromising, protecting and enriching wood in a style and splendour of a bygone era.
Astral Hygiene's Hi Gold Duster attracts and holds dust without the need for chemical treatment. The Hi-gold duster attracts and holds dust. Its swivel head reaches tricky areas and comes with a 1 meter aluminium pole, The removable sweeper head can also be used as a mitt for hand dusting. Order online today.
The High/Low Deck Scrubbing Brush is a professional-grade cleaning tool designed for heavy-duty floor and surface maintenance. Featuring a high/low bristle configuration, it delivers superior scrubbing performance on floors, decks, patios, and tiled surfaces. Colour-coded options help maintain hygiene standards and prevent cross-contamination in commercial environments.
Maintain spotless and safe surfaces with High Class 5 L, a high-performance neutral hard surface cleaner designed for demanding environments such as veterinary practices, commercial facilities and hospitality venues. Its versatile formulation is suitable for vinyl, terrazzo, marble, glass, painted surfaces and more — providing a reliable solution for daily cleaning tasks where presentation and hygiene matter.
Avoid trips and slips with this dual warning wet floor sign. ‘Caution Wet Floor’ is printed on one side, with the other reading ‘Cleaning in Progress’. Height 60cm, Width 30cm. Length (when open) 27cm. Order online today.
The Warrior HL210 Cargo Trousers are durable, practical work trousers designed for trade, warehouse and maintenance teams. With an extendable waistband, secure pocketing and tear‑release cargo pockets, they offer everyday reliability at an excellent value point.
Ensure a clean and professional experience for your guests with our premium hotel guest laundry bags. Designed for hygiene, durability, and convenience, these laundry bags are ideal for hotels, B&Bs, and other hospitality environments. Protect your guests’ belongings while maintaining your establishment’s high standards of cleanliness.
Astral Hygiene supply economy household gloves to cleaning and janitorial professionals. These are excellent quality, highly durable rubber gloves.
Hydrosoft Salt Tablets 25 kg deliver premium EN973 Grade A water softener salt for powerful limescale prevention and long-lasting appliance protection. Clean-dissolving and easy to handle, these high-purity tablets keep your softener running smoothly in homes, hotels, and commercial settings.
Maintain the efficiency and longevity of your appliances with Hydrosoft Water Softening Tablets 25kg, a high-purity, compacted salt designed to prevent limescale buildup in water softeners, dishwashers, washing machines, and water heaters. Ideal for both commercial and residential use, these tablets ensure optimal performance and extend the lifespan of your equipment.
This roll of white hygienic paper towels is strong and versatile and can be used in a range of situations to protect surfaces and provide fast and effective dirt removal. Ideal for use in hospitals, dental and GP surgeries, first aid rooms and beauty salons, this hygiene roll is designed to keep areas used by patients, staff or customers sanitary. This roll is perforated to allow ease of use and can also be used for wiping, drying and polishing surfaces. The two ply paper is stronger and more durable, making it suitable for frequent use. Ideal for use within the workplace, the 10 inch roll offers a long lasting, hard wearing cleaning and hygiene solution that can always be relied on.
This roll of white 20" hygienic paper towels is strong and versatile and can be used in a range of situations to protect surfaces and provide fast and effective dirt removal. Ideal for use in hospitals, dental and GP surgeries, first aid rooms and beauty salons, this hygiene roll is designed to keep areas used by patients, staff or customers sanitary. This roll is perforated to allow ease of use and can also be used for wiping, drying and polishing surfaces. The two ply paper is stronger and more durable, making it suitable for frequent use. Ideal for use within the workplace, the 20 inch roll offers a long lasting, hard wearing cleaning and hygiene solution that can always be relied on.
These Food Safe Hygiene Squeegees are designed for high-hygiene environments where cleanliness, traceability and compliance matter. Built from non-porous, food-grade materials, they deliver fast and effective water removal while supporting strict sanitation standards in food production, butchery, kitchens and processing facilities.
Astral Hygiene is a trusted supplier of the HZ 750 which removes hazardous dust. All machines are supplied with comprehensive accessory kits and available with Simplex one motored (HZ 750) or Duplex two motored (HZD 750) powerheads. Order online today.
Astral Hygiene is a trusted supplier of the HZ 900 which removes hazardous dust. Order online today.
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.
