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Tru-Vue glass gloves

Mike Drury MCPF

Mike Drury MCPF

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We go through a lot of Tru-Vue glass gloves. I know they offer them free, but only two pair at a time. I offered to buy them by the dozen but they don't sell them. Any ideas where I might find the same type gloves or an alternative to purchase them? Mike
 
I quit using those gloves and picked up some latex coated ones from the hardware, they grip better, are form fitting, they don't leave finger prints and they last longer.

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I don't think Tru Vue will mind my posting a picture of some new gloves that they have asked me to evaluate. They seem very similar to those pictured. So far my framers think they have a better "grip" so there is more secure handling but they leave imprints on the glass (that do clean off.)
 
I have both kinds in the shop.
We use the free ones from TV most of the time, but use the coated ones from the hardware store for full lites.
The coated ones grip better, but do often leave a smudge. It's easily cleaned, but the TV cotton gloves never leave that smudge.
 
Like Rob, I have been asked to evaluate Tru Vue's new glass gloves. Yep, they leave a smudge when new. But after they're washed, whatever makes the smudge is gone. They 'fit like a glove', provide a very good grip, and they are very durable. I reallyreallyreally like those new gloves and hope Tru Vue decides to make the switch. However, they probably are a lot more costly than the cloth gloves.
 
The one's I buy from the hardware store run about $8 a pair, they are thin, not thick like the gardening variety and I have not had any smudge issues, you also do not get build up of hand oil like you do with the cotton gloves if you use them all week.
 
I've been using gloves like those for years now and in fact told people about them on the other forum a couple years ago. I even sent a couple of pair to a few people across the country that requested them. Like Jim said, after the 1st washing they are great. Grip is fantastic and they don't fall apart like the cotton ones do. Best part about them is that the glass doesn't slide through your hands when using them. The ones I use are really thin and you don't even know they are on your hands when you are working. I buy mine at a ACE Hardware store for about $5.00 plus change.
 
Rob Markoff said:
I don't think Tru Vue will mind my posting a picture of some new gloves that they have asked me to evaluate. They seem very similar to those pictured. So far my framers think they have a better "grip" so there is more secure handling but they leave imprints on the glass (that do clean off.)
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Our primary fitter has also been testing these gloves in our shop. The last longer and are more secure! Definitely an improvement and hopefully they will be offered soon to all. Even as a for Sale item, they make sense.

John
 
I don't know about the TruVue gloves but I do wash mine before using them. The gloves I use I wear when handling art, glass, or anything else I don't want finger prints on. 1 pair will last for at least 3 months and more depending upon how you use them. It sure is nice not getting any glass cuts when wearing them. If I think of it when I'm in the shop I will put the make and number of the gloves I use so maybe you can pick up a pair to try them out.
 
I just purchased these from Uline, I am very happy with them so far, no greasy coating, no washing first.


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http://www.uline.com/Product/Detail...e-Coated-Palm-Gloves-Large?FromOrderHistory=Y
 
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