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.
Looking for a smarter, more efficient way to stock your bathroom? The SmartOne Toilet Roll with Free Dispenser is the perfect solution. Combining premium-quality toilet paper with a convenient, hygienic dispenser, this all-in-one bathroom accessory delivers comfort, savings, and sustainability. Whether for your home or business, SmartOne ensures a cleaner, more organized bathroom experience while reducing waste. Plus, with every roll, you get a free dispenser, making it easier than ever to maintain a hygienic environment. Discover the ultimate bathroom upgrade today!
Tork Conventional 396 Sheet. This soft toilet paper offers a superior look and feel with the right performance for low-traffic washrooms. Limited stock available, buy online today!
Experience premium hygiene with the Tork Soft Mid-Size Toilet Roll – 90m, available at Astral Hygiene. This high-capacity, 2-ply toilet tissue offers exceptional softness, brightness, and eco-friendly performance. Ideal for low to medium traffic washrooms, each roll equals 4–5 standard rolls, reducing maintenance and enhancing guest satisfaction. Certified with the EU Ecolabel and compatible with Tork’s Twin Mid-size Dispenser System T6, it’s the smart choice for sustainable businesses.
Keep your workplace running efficiently with Tork Wiping Paper Plus 128207, a durable, high-absorption industrial wiper designed for the toughest cleaning tasks. Ideal for factories, workshops, engineering environments, automotive centres, and maintenance teams, this 2-ply wiping roll easily soaks up oils, greases, lubricants and liquids while remaining strong and low-lint. Compatible with the Tork W2 dispensing system, it delivers fast, reliable access to wipes and helps reduce waste — making it the perfect choice for high-demand industrial settings.
Enhance your cleaning efficiency with Tork Wiping Paper Plus 130050. This 2-ply, 510m blue wiper roll is designed for high-absorbency tasks such as mopping spills, drying hands, and general cleaning. Its robust construction ensures durability and reliability in demanding environments.
Shop Tork Wiping Paper Plus 130052 – a strong, 2-ply industrial wiping roll with QuickDry® technology for superior absorbency and strength. Perfect for hand drying, spill cleanup & surface wiping. Buy online at Astral Hygiene.
The Tork Xpress Multifold Hand Towel Dispenser in Elevation Design is suitable for environments that demand both comfort and hygiene. This slim, attractive dispenser reduces consumption and waste with one-at-a-time dispensing. Tork Elevation dispensers have a functional, modern design, that makes a lasting impression on your guests. One-at-a-time dispensing for reduced consumption and increased hygiene Hygienic push lever: Only visible when refilling or no paper in reach Bundles can be topped up easily to avoid paper run-outs.
The Tork Xpress Mini Multifold Hand Towel Dispenser in Elevation Design is suitable for environments that demand both comfort and hygiene. This slim, attractive dispenser fits in low to medium traffic washrooms where space is limited and reduces consumption with one-at-a-time dispensing. Tork Elevation dispensers have a functional, modern design, that makes a lasting impression on your guests.
This 150m Autocut 2ply Blue Towel Roll is a food-industry essential—designed for high-traffic environments like butcheries, commercial kitchens, and food prep areas. Strong, absorbent, and HACCP compliant, it fits standard autocut dispensers and delivers reliable hygiene with every pull.
1000 white lace tray covers 10" x 14" per case. Perfect for use on the base of food trays in care homes, catering and hospitality industries. High-Quality embossed tray papers perfect for fine dining, these Swantex products offer a simplistic yet high performance outcome. The White Rectangular piece is both attractive and ideal for single usage in any catering establishment.
A specialised formulation designed for the manual cleaning and sanitising of stainless steel bulk milk tanks, dairy utensils and equipment.
Astral Hygiene's Twintec Cable TTQ1535SA is a compact cable scrubber dryer, the smallest in the Numatic Twintec range. Order online today.
Astral Hygiene is a trusted supplier of the TT 6650S, a workhorse for larger floor cleaning. It is simple to use and built on a stainless steel chassis. Twinflo Vac and full-floating polyurethane semi-parabolic floor nozzle. Order online today.
TT1840G Twintec Numatic Scrubber Dryer is an exceptionally compact mains design with 18L capacity, 400mm scrub width and performance equal to bigger machines to allow for easy, effective and efficient cleaning in tight, hard to reach spaces. When it comes to quick and simple floor maintenance there are many smaller and often congested applications than bigger areas… Whether you’re in a shop, cafeteria, showroom, office or bank, this is really cleaning the way it should be… you will never look back! The style and proportion of the polyform water tanks allow for the machine to adopt a convenient tilt position for single handed brush or pad changing.
Astral Hygiene is a trusted supplier of the TTB 6055T floor care machine. The TTB-6055T has a 60-litre capacity and a 55cm (20) single brush scrubbing path, powered traction drive, dual brush pressure selection, built-in battery charging, easy fill and easy emptying facilities.
The Portwest TX14 Texo Contrast Shorts are durable, cotton‑rich work shorts designed for warm‑weather environments. With seven functional pockets, contrast panels and a half‑elasticated waistband, they offer comfort, practicality and a clean professional look.
The Portwest TX15 Texo Contrast Coverall is a durable, cotton‑rich work overall designed for full‑body protection in busy industrial and maintenance environments. With multiple pockets, knee pad compatibility, and contrast panels, it delivers comfort, practicality and a professional appearance.
Our Ultra High Speed Floorpad in Champagne is a soft-texture pad for dry burnishing and buffing for a high gloss. Order online today. A superb selection of eight pads for use with machines operating at 1000 to 3000 rpm. 100% virgin polyester and/or 100% virgin nylon fibers. Open web construction. Pads are usable on both sides. Colour coded for easy identification.
Jackeroo Ultra High Speed Burnishing Pad:-A lighter mix of natural hair to produce an exceptional high lustre finish, especially on soft and flexible surfaces. The special fibre mix produces a stunning shine quickly and easily. Burnishing - Natural hair pad, excels in bringing out the lustre on softer buffable floor finishes.
Our Ultra High Speed Floorpad in Jackeroo Lit is a natural hair pad, excels in bringing out the lustre on softer buffable floor finishes. A superb selection of eight pads for use with machines operating at 1000 to 3000 rpm. 100% virgin polyester and/or 100% virgin nylon fibres. Order online today.
Our Ultra High Speed Floorpad in Peach is a mildly aggressive spray buffing pad that is an excellent cleaner and polisher. Order online today. A superb selection of eight pads for use with machines operating at 1000 to 3000 rpm. 100% virgin polyester and/or 100% virgin nylon fibers. Open web construction. Pads are usable on both sides. Colour coded for easy identification.
Ensure washrooms remain hygienic and fresh with our Jeyes Urinal Channel Blocks, specifically designed for channel and trough-style urinals. These long-lasting blocks provide continuous cleaning action, neutralising odours and helping prevent scale build-up for cleaner, more inviting facilities.
New design, stronger, scissor action sweeper for fast sweeping of larger floor areas. Complete with one pair of blue acrylic sweeper heads. With our V sweeper you can simplify your cleaning routine. This versatile cleaning tool can be used on a variety of surfaces, including hardwood, tile and laminate. Its innovative V-shaped design can reach into corners and tight spaces that traditional floor sweepers might miss. The Syntex fibre head captures dust, dirt and debris with ease, leaving floors looking spotless. Replacement heads available.
A specially formulated iodophor, stabilised for use with all types of livestock and domestic pets.Cleans and disinfects in one operation. Colour coded to indicate activity.
Vanodox 20ltr is a stabilised blend of Peroxyacetic Acid in equilibrium and is effective against a wide range of bacteria, fungi & viruses. Effective against Newcastle Disease Virus, Foot & Mouth Disease Virus, Coxsackie B5 Virus, Rota Virus, Vaccinia Virus, Reo Virus, Infectious Bursal Disease Virus Dv86, Ecbo Virus, Aujeszkys Disease Virus, Swine Fever Virus.
Detergent disinfectant for the food process and animal husbandry industries. Ideal for single or two-stage clean and disinfection programmes.
Vanorinse is a caustic/chlorine-based liquid circulation cleaner, which has a fast cleaning action & removes milk residues efficiently in all milking parlours & pipelines.
Vanosan is an efficient recirculation liquid. The Sodium Hydroxide and Chlorine based formulation gives a fast cleaning action and removes milk residues efficiently in all types of direct expansion and insulated bulk milk holding tanks and milking parlours.
Small and compact first aid kit, great for holidays or in the car! Buy online today!
Exceptional visor clarity, ideal for those in customer-facing or front line environments. All-day comfort with 25mm foam headband and anti-fog (above 5°C). One size fits all with an elastic strap and comes fully assembled.
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.
