Author Archives: Barb Abrahms

About Barb Abrahms

CEO and co-founder of PalmFlex. Contributor to the PalmFlex blog. Abrahms has over 20 years of experience consulting her team and customers on their ideal personal protective equipment (PPE) needs for a variety of industries and applications.

Top 10 Best Waterproof Work Gloves

Top 10 Best Waterproof Work Gloves | Buyer's Guide

Working in the rain and other wet conditions can be a pain. Slippery, clammy hands are uncomfortable and can decrease performance and productivity. They even run the risk of accidents and injuries. For construction, fishing, road work, and any other job exposed to water, the right waterproof work gloves can make the difference between a bad work day and a good work day.

To address this problem, PalmFlex has assembled a large collection of waterproof gloves for every application. Read on to learn which ones we consider the best waterproof work gloves to keep your hands dry all day long.

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Best Chemical Resistant Safety Wear

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In many industries, chemical resistant safety wear is crucial to providing a safe work environment. Whether you need to maintain stringent hygiene requirements in food service or prevent exposure to pesticides while landscaping, you must be equipped with the right chemical resistant PPE.

The best way to find the right chemical resistant work gloves and safety wear is to know what to look for. See our recommendations in the buyer’s guide below.

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5 Safety Tips for Working in the Sun

Working in the Sun | 5 Sun Safety Tips

Throughout the year and especially during the hot summer months, people working in the sun have to contend with dangerous UV exposure. Even on cloudy days, workers are still vulnerable to up to 80% of the sun’s UV rays. It’s no wonder that skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S., afflicting almost 5 million Americans and costing more than $100 million in lost productivity every year.

Fortunately, harmful UV exposure is preventable if you implement the proper safety precautions. Whether you work in construction, landscaping, or any other type of outdoor work, follow these 5 sun safety tips to maintain a healthy and productive workplace.

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Best Heavy Duty Work Gloves in 2025

When your job demands maximum protection and durability, choosing the best heavy duty work gloves is more than a convenience — it’s a necessity. From construction sites to wet environments, cold weather tasks to high-impact work, the right pair of gloves can protect your hands, improve performance, and reduce fatigue.

But with so many gloves on the market, where do you start? In this guide, we break down the most durable work gloves by category and recommend our top picks for each use case. Whether you’re looking for leather gloves that mold to your hand over time or gauntlets that shield against water and chemicals, we’ve got you covered. You can select from this curated list or browse our full collection of heavy duty gloves for more options. Continue reading

Best Construction Clothing & PPE

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Construction is an essential yet inherently risky line of work. In fact, one in five worker fatalities in the private sector is in construction. This is why having the best construction clothing and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) are important investments that everyone in high-impact work environments should have on hand. Combined with proper training and regular inspections, construction safety wear can literally save lives. 

There are many types of PPE available, and each can play an important role in your next project. You can find it all at PalmFlex by shopping from the best construction workwear brands like Showa Atlas, Majestic, PIP and more. Use the buyer’s guide below for our best construction clothing and PPE recommendations.

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Best Gardening Gloves in 2025

Best Gardening Gloves

The Best Gardening Gloves for the Job

Gardening season is here, which means you need to get equipped! High-quality garden gloves are a must for safety, sanitation, comfort, and performance. But not all gloves are alike, and depending on your priorities and the task at hand, one style will be more suitable than another. Whether you’re a master gardener or just getting started, take advantage of this buyer’s guide so you can find the best gardening gloves that are right for you.

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Best Cleaning Gloves & PPE

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If you ask someone about their favorite activities, odds are cleaning is not high up on the list. Interacting with dirt, grime, and bacteria can be unpleasant to say the least, and without the right cleaning PPE, it could also get you sick. To minimize the unpleasantness and risks around this necessary task, we’ve assembled a wide collection of cleaning gloves, dishwashing gloves, and more cleaning PPE. Whether you’re looking for the best cleaning gloves for personal or professional use, we’ve got you covered at PalmFlex. Read on to learn our top recommendations.

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A Complete Guide to Food Industry PPE

The food industry is one of the most essential sectors in the world, and with that comes a responsibility to ensure the health and safety of workers. Whether it’s in food production, food processing, or food service, having the proper Food Industry PPE (personal protective equipment) is critical for protecting employees from various hazards. These risks can include chemical exposure, contamination, slips, falls, and even injury from machinery. This guide will walk through the different types of PPE in food processing and other subsets of the food industry.

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Best Chemical Resistant Gloves in 2025

The Best Chemical Resistant Gloves

When working in industries that involve hazardous chemicals, ensuring that your hands are protected is crucial. The best chemical resistant gloves can prevent injuries, skin irritation, and long-term health effects caused by chemical exposure. While there are many options on the market, not all are created equal. In this blog, we’ll explore which ones combine protection, performance, and comfort to make them the best chemical resistant gloves for a variety of applications.

Below is a list of the top five styles from our collection of chemical resistant work gloves, as well as a brief section on the best disposable gloves for chemicals. Let’s dive into the features, unique qualities, and best uses of each pair.

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