Please see below for some of the more commonly asked questions, if you need more information please call or email us.

General Questions

 

Technical Questions

  • Can I quickly see which products are more suitable for my business type?
    Our website filters industry-specific products into relevant industries. Here you can view products relevant to Healthcare Services, Industry Services, Food Services, Office Supplies, Cleaning Services and Farm Services. Our downloadable brochures are also printed to reflect these different industries.
  • Which gloves are best suited for industry uses?
    Many glove types can be used for multiple uses, however some are more suitable than others for specific purposes. Our glove terminology guide provides a good overview. When you view our glove categories, there is a brief description of each type and their industry suitability.
    Our website filters industry-specific products into relevant industries. Here you can view gloves relevant to Healthcare Services, Industry Services, Food Services, Office Supplies, Cleaning Services and Farm Services.
  • What else should I know about disposable gloves and healthcare matters?
    Wearing gloves during patient care is an additional intervention to help reduce transmission of infectious agents in high-risk situations. Gloves protect patients by reducing contamination of the health care worker’s hands and subsequent transmission of pathogens to other patients. Gloves, worn properly, can also protect health care workers from exposure to bloodborne infections such as HIV and hepatitis B and C. Gloves can become contaminated during care and must be removed or changed when moving from a contaminated site to a clean site on the same patient. Gloved hands can also become contaminated due to tiny punctures in the glove material or during glove removal, so hand hygiene must be performed immediately after glove removal. Consequently, use of gloves is an important adjunct to, but not a replacement for, proper hand hygiene practice.
  • Why are disposable clothes so popular in so many businesses?
    Disposable clothing refers to clothing that can be discarded after use. Disposable clothes are particularly useful for people with dangerous occupations in industries where hazardous chemicals, bodily fluids and harsh materials are encountered. To prevent contamination and accidents in the workplace, protective garments are used to protect the entire body or parts of the body. Disposable clothing also protects end-consumption-products (such as food and beverages, chemicals), and the manufacturing line, from contaminants such as sweat, bacteria, dust, viruses, insects, fungi spores, clothing threads, dandruff, skin flakes, hair, aerosols, water, and chemicals. These contaminants are typically carried into facilities by employees, products, and packaging materials. Protective garments, such as disposable clothes, boot covers, protective hats, etc., are essential items in many workplaces. According to the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992, which covers the management of health and safety in New Zealand workplaces, hazards in the workplace should be controlled and minimized. Work practices that minimize exposure to hazards include the provision of suitable protective clothing and equipment. Protective clothing refers to any clothing item that can be worn to protect the wearer. In facilities where hygiene and cleanliness are essential, and a physical barrier is crucial, the use of disposable garments may be the best solution. By using disposable items you can feel confident and reassured that employees and guests wear proper attire that protects them effectively. Disposables are easier to control and re-issue, compared to fabric garments, as there are no worries about collecting, washing or cleaning reusable items.