A cleanroom glove has one job: to keep the operator from contaminating the product. Choosing the right one comes down to four questions.

1. How clean does the glove need to be?

Cleanroom gloves are graded by how many particles they shed. Our Class 100 glove has a particle count below 1,200 per cm² (particles of 0.5 µm and larger) and is made and packed in a Class 100 or cleaner environment. Our Class 1000 glove has a particle count below 3,000 per cm². Match the glove grade to the classification of the room it will be used in.

2. Is the product static-sensitive?

If operators handle bare boards, chips or other static-sensitive parts, the glove must not hold a charge. Both of our grades are ESD safe as standard, with a surface resistance of 10⁵–10¹⁰ Ω/sq and a triboelectric charge of 20 V or less.

3. How thick?

Thinner gloves give better touch sensitivity; thicker gloves last longer. Our glove is 4.0 mil, about 0.07 mm at the palm and 0.10 mm at the fingertips, which suits fine assembly and inspection work.

4. What size and length?

A glove that is too tight tires the hand and tears more easily; one that is too loose reduces grip. Our gloves come in S, M and L, with palm widths of 85, 95 and 105 mm. All are 12 inches long, so the cuff covers the sleeve of the cleanroom garment.

Not sure which glove fits your process? Tell us your cleanroom class and we will recommend one, or see the full specification on the Products page.