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.
10kg High quality non-biological powder that helps remove the most stubborn stains.Laundry detergent specially formulated for low lather. Ideal for use in front loading automatic machines For optimum levels of whiteness and brightness. Up to 135 washes per box. Buy online today.
The Numatic VMV2222 VersaMop mopping module is, in every way, a classic design providing generous twin 22-litre wide bucket mop facilities with ample dirty water, rinse and clean water capacity and equipped with our tried and tested, efficient Allmops press.
The Numatic VMW2215 VersaMop flat mopping system is designed to provide a highly efficient, fast and convenient mopping unit and the increased efficiency of our Speedclean flat press substantially extends the scope and appeal of this type of system.
W10 Alcohol Hand and Surface Disinfectant Wipes offer a convenient and effective solution for maintaining high hygiene standards across busy professional settings. Virucidal and Bactericidal Wipes, that are kind to hands with the presence of aloe vera gel. These wipes not only feel really nice on your skin, they carry the BS EN 1276 accreditation (bacteria kill 99.999% on hard surface) and BS EN 14476 (Virus kill to 99.9999% on hard surface and hands) in a very short time space. These come in both a handy pack of 90, and tubs or 400.
Wall Mounted Sack Holder, round with plastic lid. Attaches to a wall, both indoors and outdoors, metal frame and plastic lid. Very popular with councils and outdoor parks, good sturdy product. This bin is designed to be wall mounted in order to save space. Thanks to the simple design, the refuse bag holder is ideal for stations, community centers and other public spaces where you need to quickly remove the refuse sacks and replace them. Use the sack holder with transparent bin bags to improve security. Buy online today.
Optimize your commercial waste management with the Wall Mounted Sack Holder with Metal Rectangular Painted Medium Lid — a robust, space-saving solution for 110 litre bags designed for busy environments. The steel body with a secure lid helps contain waste, control odours and maintain hygiene standards in kitchens, bars and food-prep zones.
Pleasantly perfumed concentrated all round washroom cleaner. Contains powerful bactericide. Effectively kills bacteria on all hand touch surfaces - taps, toilet flush handles, door handles etc.
These wheelie bin liners are specifically designed for use with wheelie bins. Strong and rip-resistant, these bin bags will reduce the need to wash wheelie bins and meet your disposal needs. These bin liners hold a range of rubbish, including wet and heavy waste.
Keep your food‑service operation running smoothly with our White 1‑Ply 33cm Napkins, supplied in a high‑value bulk pack ideal for busy catering environments. Designed for everyday use, these disposable napkins offer a clean, professional look while delivering the practicality and hygiene standards required in restaurants, cafés, schools, takeaways, and event catering. If you need a reliable, cost‑effective napkin solution that keeps service efficient and customers satisfied, this is the perfect choice.
Everyday 2-ply napkins available in a range of colours. Produced using two layers of tissue held together by a distinctive edge embossed pattern. Ideal for hotels/restaurants and bars. Essential White 33cm Lunch Napkins x 2000
These soft white Z-fold handtowels are interwoven with each other, so they present themselves to the user in the hand towel dispenser. Wrapped in paper, and cardboard - these offer a truly sustainable solution to our customers.
40cm 2 ply White Napkins, 2000 in a case.
White C-Fold Hand Towels provide a great experience for your colleagues and customers. Ideal for all workplace and washroom environments, also strong when wet and extremely absorbent, they'll be sure to reduce your waste and costs too. Buy Online today for fast UK service.
Our White Centrefeed 150mtr is a high-quality, durable paper roll offering 150 meters of absorbent paper, ideal for high-traffic areas. Its centrefeed design reduces waste and ensures efficient dispensing. Perfect for wiping, cleaning, and hand-drying in commercial kitchens, restrooms, industrial spaces, and healthcare facilities. With excellent absorbency, strength, and eco-friendly materials, this cost-effective roll provides long-lasting value for both businesses and homes.
The Heavy Duty Swing Bin Liners (White, Pack of 100) by Astral Hygiene offer reliable durability for swing and pedal bins in washrooms, bedrooms, offices or light commercial areas. Designed to insert neatly, remove quickly, and resist tears from typical daily waste.
The Pedal Bin Liners (pack of 100) are strong, hygienic and reliable waste bags, ideal for use in kitchens, offices, washrooms, and commercial spaces. Designed to fit most standard pedal bins, these liners make waste disposal simple, clean, and convenient.
Ranging from 6" to 24", the White Standard Floor Pad is a non-abrasive polishing pad designed for finishing and maintaining the shine of sealed hard floors. Suitable for rotary floor machines and scrubber dryers, these pads are ideal for final polishing, buffing and restoring gloss after cleaning or spray buffing.
White Swansoft Airlaid Napkins a soft and strong linen alternative luxury paper napkin. When used alongside a colour co-ordinated range, these brilliant napkins will enhance any table setting. Give your customers the best luxury dining experience with these brilliant Swansoft napkins from Swantex. Readifold napkins (or ready-fold) are professional napkins designed for busy service areas such as restaurants and bars. These high-quality paper napkins are ready folded eight times, making laying tables quick and easy and saving staff downtime on folding napkins by hand. Swansoft Airlaid napkins are the modern alternative to linen.
Our Window Cleaner with Vinegar is a professional-grade solution designed to deliver a streak-free shine on glass, mirrors, and chrome surfaces. Infused with vinegar, it effectively cuts through grease and grime, leaving surfaces sparkling clean. This ammonia-free formula is both powerful and eco-friendly, making it suitable for various commercial and residential cleaning tasks.
Keep your cleaning tools organised and your workspace tidy with the Window Cleaners Bucket with Lid. Designed for professional and commercial use, this sturdy bucket is ideal for carrying water, cleaning solutions, and accessories while keeping everything securely contained and spill-free.
Holds squeegee, various sizes of channel and maintains the window wash applicator wet and ready for use without dripping.
Window Wash Applicator Handle is ergonomically correct for window cleaning, the T Bar dynamic design improves water flow through the sleeve spreading the right amount of liquid onto the glass. This window wash applicator handle is also Durable, rust-free, and is made from plastic. Perfect for use with our window wash sleeves. The applicator handle has an ergonomic design enabling the user to adjust the handle grip to suit.
Heavy-Duty Wooden Mop - Brush Handle – Ideal for Commercial Cleaning Environments Upgrade your cleaning toolkit with Astral Hygiene’s Wooden Mop-brush Handle – a reliable and eco-friendly solution for professional janitorial staff. Crafted from strong, sustainable wood, this mop handle offers durability, comfort, and compatibility with most standard mop heads. Perfect for use in schools, hospitals, commercial kitchens, and industrial facilities, the handle is easy to grip and designed to withstand daily heavy-duty use. Whether you're mopping hard floors or deep cleaning large areas, this mop handle provides the robust support your mop head needs.
The Warrior Hi‑Vis Polo Shirt (WR002) is a safety‑centred workwear essential that combines high visibility design with practical performance. Engineered to meet industry safety standards, this polo delivers reliable visibility, comfort and durability for a wide range of workplace environments.
Stay visible and protected with the Warrior Nevada Hi-Vis Jacket. This jacket is not only waterproof with fully taped seams, but it also features a quilted lining for extra warmth.Buy Online today, for fast delivery.
Stay visible and protected in the Warrior Memphis Hi-Vis Bomber Jacket. This high-quality jacket features a fleece-lined body and polyester-lined sleeves for ultimate comfort.Buy Online today, for fast delivery.
Warrior Denver Hi-Vis Jacket With its waterproof construction and taped seams, you can stay dry even in the harshest conditions. Buy Online today, for fast delivery.
Warrior Hi-Vis Pull On Hoodie with a double fabric hood, body reflective bands and pouch pocket.Online today, for fast delivery.
WRAPMASTER 1000 PVC x 3 REFILLS Wrapmaster cling film is suitable for covering and wrapping all foods and can be used in the fridge, freezer and microwave. When cooking in a microwave, do not wrap food directly in the film; for best result place film over the container or dish and pierce or fold back a corner of film to allow steam to escape.
Wrapmaster 3000 Film Refill x 3 Rolls, Wrapmaster cling film is suitable for covering and wrapping all foods and can be used in the fridge, freezer and microwave.
Streamline your kitchen operations with the Wrapmaster 4500 – the professional cling film dispenser trusted by chefs across the UK. Designed for hygiene, efficiency, and safety, this dispenser delivers tangle-free cutting and reduces film waste by up to 30%. Ideal for commercial kitchens, catering services, and food prep areas, the Wrapmaster 4500 ensures quick, clean wrapping every time.
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.
