Groups at risk of developing nonallergic and allergic dermatitis in their workplace include healthcare workers, hairdressers, cleaning staff, and food production staff. When exposed to moisture during “wet work”, their hands become dry, and they lose the natural skin barrier. The definition of wet work is when hands are wet for more than two hours during a working day.

Allergic eczema is an allergic reaction to specific chemical substances – everything from perfume to preservatives. Nonallergic contact eczema is the most common form of eczema that occurs after repeated exposure to physical and chemical factors that irritate and gradually damage the skin barrier. Make sure your hands are dry when putting on single-use or water-resistant multiple-use gloves.

People suffering from allergies or other skin conditions might benefit from specially designed gloves made with allergy-friendly materials. Bamboo, for example, is an excellent option since it has allergy-friendly features and absorbs 2 to 3 times more moisture than regular cotton. The Norwegian Asthma and Allergy Association recommends our accelerator-free single-use gloves GRANBERG 621 and GRANBERG 615. Contact us for more guidance on this topic.