I hear you on the anti-fog wipes—sometimes they help, sometimes it’s like they make things worse. I’ve tried a couple different brands and even those sprays, but nothing really holds up when you’re sweating buckets in a crawlspace. Out of curiosity, have you found any particular brand of coated gloves that actually holds up to fiberglass? I keep burning through the cheap ones, but I’m hesitant to spend more if they’re all gonna shred anyway.
I keep burning through the cheap ones, but I’m hesitant to spend more if they’re all gonna shred anyway.
Man, I hear you. I went through a whole box of those blue nitrile-coated gloves last summer when I was re-insulating the attic. Figured the pricier “cut-resistant” ones would last, but the fiberglass still found its way in and the fingertips wore out quick. Ever try those heavy-duty rubber-palmed gloves? I’m tempted, but not sure if they’re any less sweaty or if they just get stiff and awkward. Also, is it just me, or does every pair eventually start smelling like wet dog after a couple uses?
Also, is it just me, or does every pair eventually start smelling like wet dog after a couple uses?
That smell is universal, I swear. No matter what I try—airing them out, tossing in dryer sheets—they end up funky. As for those heavy-duty rubber-palmed ones, they’re tough but yeah, pretty stiff and sweaty. I actually prefer the thinner nitrile-coated gloves for dexterity, even if they wear out faster. Maybe not perfect for insulation, but at least I can actually grip stuff. The “cut-resistant” label feels a bit optimistic most of the time...
Man, that “wet dog” smell is the rite of passage for reusable gloves. I’ve tried everything short of dunking them in Febreze—no dice. I hear you on the cut-resistant claims too... I sliced through a pair just opening a stubborn paint can last week. Nitrile’s my go-to for handling storm debris, but yeah, they’re toast after a day or two. At least you can feel what you’re doing, instead of clomping around like you’ve got oven mitts on.
That smell is brutal, right? I left a pair of reusable gloves in my truck after a rainstorm and nearly passed out the next day. I’ve tried baking soda, vinegar, you name it... nothing really works long-term. I do like the grip on nitrile, but they shred so fast when I’m hauling old shingles or flashing. Sometimes I just double up—nitrile under a cheap pair of cut-resistant gloves. Not perfect, but at least my hands don’t smell like a swamp.