Check the glove manufacturer's recommendations in regards to usage with your chemical. When assessing the job, also take into account the length of glove needed. Extra splash or immersion protection is provided by gloves longer than 14 inches. For deep tank cleaning or glove box applications, gloves can be as long as 31 inches. Remember that longer gloves are also made with thicker materials.
Gloves also have a variety of finishes and linings.
Textured finishes are applied to gloves to give you a better grip on a wet object. Flock and knit linings are offered on many styles of gloves. Cotton flock linings are applied for basic perspiration absorption. Knit linings do this too, as well as offering a small amount of temperature protection. Before each use, inspect all gloves for signs of chemical degradation such as swelling, cracking, shrinking or discoloration of the material.