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.

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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Best Cold Weather Workwear in 2025

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Workers need cold weather workwear to stay productive and comfortable during the winter months. The same goes for people who work in cold conditions any time of the year. In addition to normal workplace hazards, your team may be exposed to dangers such as low visibility, cold stress and even hypothermia in low-temperature conditions. If they work outdoors, it’s up to you to choose winter workwear that will keep them safe and your business thriving.

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Best Non-Slip Shoe Covers

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Non-slip shoe covers offer superior traction and are used in many industries to prevent dirt and grime from entering the workplace, preserving a sterile and sanitary environment. If you’re looking for the best shoe cover for your needs, you’ll find that just like shoes, there’s no one size fits all. Some are designed to be reusable while others are waterproof in addition to anti-skid. Check out our winners for each of the features below to figure out which non-slip shoe cover will work best for you. Continue reading

Best Water Resistant Coveralls For Work

Best Splash Resistant Coveralls

Sometimes getting down to business means getting dirty. If your employees thrive in an industry that exposes them to water and other liquids, you know the value of a good set of coveralls. Unfortunately, not all coveralls are built to withstand the heavy demands of some applications. To ensure that you provide your employees with the best tools for the job, you need to choose high-quality water resistant products from reliable manufacturers.

Which water resistant coveralls are best for your business? The answer depends on the unique demands of your industry and the level of protection your employees require. PalmFlex understands that different businesses require diverse needs, which is why we carry a wide range of the top water resistant coveralls from the finest manufacturers in the world.

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Top 10 Best Cut Resistant Gloves

Best Cut Resistant Gloves

Cut resistant gloves are a kind of personal protective equipment designed to protect hands from lacerations and cuts that can occur from contact with cutting machines, tools, equipment or sharp items like blades, knives, glass, ceramics or metals. These gloves feature certain composite materials as well as fiberglass, stainless steel mesh and synthetic yarns, which work together to offer superior hand protection.

Considering the number of hand injuries that occur every year in this country, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics reporting over 143,000 incidents in 2015, it is imperative to wear the best cut resistant gloves when working around hazards. However, choosing the right glove for your workers is not easy — some products are higher-quality than others, and many were designed to suit specific activities and work environments. Read our buying guide to learn about the best work gloves on the market so you can figure out which products are safest for your workers. Continue reading

Top 6 Best Nitrile Gloves in 2025

Best Nitrile Gloves | PalmFlex Buyer's Guide

Nitrile is quickly becoming the go-to disposable glove material for its puncture and chemical resistance, long shelf life, and hypoallergenic properties for workers with sensitive skin. With the many different styles and options available in the marketplace, it can be difficult to know which nitrile gloves will most effectively protect your workers. That’s why we’ve assembled our top six best nitrile gloves for medical and industrial applications so you can feel confident in your purchase. Continue reading

Best Rain Gear for Work in 2025

Best Rain Gear for Work | PalmFlex Buyer's Guide

Not much is worse than getting drenched in the rain for hours on end while you work. For people in construction, transportation, fishing, and other outdoor industries, it is all but impossible to avoid exposure to bad weather. Fortunately, PalmFlex carries a wide selection of waterproof rainwear to keep you dry all day long. Here are our recommendations for the best rain gear for work. Continue reading

Best Work Gloves for Construction

Best Construction Work Gloves

At construction sites, work gloves provide safety and comfort during some of the most strenuous and demanding tasks. When a building is under construction, gloves protect workers from injuries that could otherwise result from sharp edges on glass, metal and certain woods. High-quality construction work gloves also keep hands warm and dry in cold and wet working conditions, which are common during all months of the year.

Today, work gloves come in numerous designs, each with a range of features. Some gloves are more comfortable for warm weather, and others are appropriate for winter conditions. With so many options on the table, construction managers often ask one simple question: What are the best construction work gloves? Read on to find out. Continue reading