Cotton Gloves Plus – Archival Handling Gloves

SKU
Cotton Gloves Plus
Availability: Ships in 4 - 6 weeks
As low as CA$2.25

Keep fingerprints and skin oils away from photographs, artwork, and other delicate materials with Cotton Gloves Plus. Soft cotton construction and a comfortable fit make them a dependable choice for everyday handling in libraries, archives, and museums.

Product Details

Fingerprints, skin oils, and dirt can leave marks on photographs, film, artwork, and other delicate collections. Cotton Gloves Plus help reduce direct contact when items need to be examined, moved, or rehoused. The gloves feature a ribbed back for added durability and flexible wrists that keep them comfortably in place during use. They are machine washable and intended for repeated use, making them a practical addition to archives, museums, libraries, conservation labs, and other collection care environments.


Features:

  • Soft cotton construction for handling delicate materials
  • A ribbed back adds durability during regular use
  • Elasticized wrists provide a secure, comfortable fit
  • Machine washable for repeated use
  • Reusable design for everyday collection care
  • Suitable for handling photographs, artwork, negatives, and film

Ideal For:

  • Archives
  • Libraries
  • Museums
  • Art galleries
  • Photograph collections
  • Handling slides and negatives
  • Artwork and other delicate materials

Specs:

Specification

Details 

Product 

Cotton Gloves Plus 

Material 

Cotton 

Colour 

White 

Design 

Ribbed backing with elasticized wrists

Packaging 

Sold in Pairs 

Reusability 

Machine washable and reusable 

Size 

Available in Large, X-Large, Small, and Medium

Application 

Handling archival and delicate materials 

 

Why should I wear cotton gloves when handling archival materials?

Cotton gloves help prevent fingerprints, skin oils, and smudges from transferring onto photographs, artwork, negatives, and other delicate items that can be affected by direct contact.

Are these gloves comfortable enough for extended use?

Yes, the lightweight cotton construction, ribbed backing, and elasticized wrists provide a comfortable fit while allowing good flexibility during handling tasks.

Can the gloves be washed and reused?

Cotton Gloves Plus are machine washable and designed for repeated use, making them suitable for environments where materials are handled frequently.

What types of collections are these gloves commonly used with?

They are often used when handling photographs, slides, negatives, artwork, manuscripts, and other delicate archival or museum materials.

Are the gloves sold individually or as a pair?

Cotton Gloves Plus is sold in pairs, so you receive a complete set for both hands.

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SKU Cotton Gloves Plus
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