### clothes | glove:

Latex glove
* are less expensive than synthetic rubber gloves and therefore widely used
  - located in laboratories
  - necessary when dealing with chemicals or bio-hazardous material
* are the major contributor for latex allergies
  - most common cause of latex allergies and severe latex allergic reactions
  - thin line of defense against infection
  - usually less expensive than synthetic rubber gloves
  - very permeable to methyl methacrylate and quickly deteriorate when exposed
* come powdered or powder-free.
* have a much lower defect rate
  - some protection against irritants and infectious agents
* offer dependable and inexpensive protection
  - very limited chemical resistance
* protect against bloodborne pathogens and biohazards.

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Mitten
* are accessories.
* are better for warmth than gloves
  - protection than fingered gloves
  - than gloves, which allow cold air to circulate around the fingers
  - more effective in retaining warmth than gloves
  - much warmer than gloves
  - now in production that are warmer than wool and made from recycled plastic
  - often warmer than gloves
  - similar to gloves, in that they cover the hand and help to keep it warm in cold weather
  - warmer then gloves because fingers share warmth when they touch each other
  - warmer, much easier to get on and off, and come in a wide variety of colors and styles
* come in pairs.
* includes sections.
* keep a person's hands warm in very cold weather better than gloves.
* keep hands warmer because of the close contact of the fingers
  - the fingers closer together
* offer more insulation than gloves and provide more overall comfort.
* tend to be warmer than gloves.
* warm the hands more effectively than gloves.
  * A 'mitten' type of protective clothing used to cover the hand. Mittens are similar to gloves, in that they cover the hand and help to keep it warm in cold weather. However, while gloves have coverings for four fingers and a thumb, mittens only have a covering for all of the fingers, and for the thumb.
+ Mitten, For sports: Protective clothing
  * Mittens keep a person's hands warm in very cold weather better than gloves. For this reason, people who do sports in very cold temperatures often wear mittens instead of gloves. Arctic explorers and snowmobile drivers in Northern Canada usually wear mittens in the extreme cold.

Nitrile glove
* are somewhat more expensive than either latex or vinyl
  - suitable for most procedures involving chemical handling
  - tougher and resist tearing more than latex gloves
* resist a wide range of chemicals that are harmful to either latex or vinyl.

Protective glove
* are to be worn by staff when there possibility of contact with bodily fluids
  - when cleaning bodily fluids
* can keep skin safe from gardening chemicals.

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Rubber glove
* are essential for mixing and using sodium hydroxide
  - the best choice when working with pesticides
  - uncomfortable to wear as they are hot in the summer and cold in the winter
* do extend up the forearm to just below the elbow.
* offer insulation from the hot water and protect hands and nails from staining.
* protect against mild corrosive material and electric shock
  - hands from dirt, chemicals, water and thorns
  - sensitive skin from damage due to chemical contact or sensitivity
  - the skin from adsorption of chemicals

Gown
* Some gowns are worn by brides.
* are dresses
  - garments
  - located in hospitals
  - universities
  - usually now only used for formal or ceremonial occasions
* includes collars
  - hems
  - sections
  - zippers

### clothes | gown:

Bridal gown
* Many bridal gowns have a stiff mesh petticoat to keep a big skirt shape.
* are gowns
  - hand-cut and finished
  - notoriously difficult because of the delicate and expensive fabrics involved
* come in a wide variety of styles, materials, colors, lengths and prices.