White Cotton Gloves???

[idsignsil]

So I have looked and found places online to order white cotton gloves to handle the digital print media. But I have not seen any in the sign vendors catalogs. You would think that if they suggest you wear them, then they would sell them. I was just wondering if anyone actually uses them, and if so, where do you get yours? I have had a few prints that come out with a finger print here and there.

 

[ChicagoGraphics]

The last time I had to get them, I went to a Funeral home and they gave me a few pairs for free.

 

[hydo1]

I got mine at Harbor Freight a few years back. Came in a package of 3. They were thicker but did the trick...

 

[rushworks graphics]

never wear them. i just try and be as carefull as i can handling any digital media. i guess if you have a larger printer then its more difficult though.

 

[the graphics co]

fellers sells them, page 93 two styles

 

[Hicalibersigns]

http://www.archivalmethods.com/Product.cfm?categoryid=0&Productid=103

$9.50 per dozen pair.

 

[bob]

Just wash your hands and try to handle the media on the edges. It's just as effective and a whole hell of a lot cheaper and easier than suiting up every time you want to wrangle a roll of media.

 

[Gino]

Yeah, the first time a roll of heavy media slips out of your hands because you have those fancy clean gloves on will be the minute you realize how important it is to wash your hands and get the grime off your hands..... not to mention, you might get less colds if you wash your hands more often.

 

[Molenbeek]

we here at Advantage Sign Supply carry them. 12 pairs per carton- only $10.

http://www.advantagesignsupply.com/Uline-Cotton-Gloves-Large


Matt

 

[AnotherSignManiac]

Naw I don't use them, I am just careful not to touch the print after it comes off the printer to laminate.

 

[jfiscus]

I use them and wash my hands pretty frequently also. It's just another step to be sure you're not wasting more material than you have to. (Especially printable reflective!) A pair of gloves usually lasts me about a month before they're too dirty to use anymore & I just keep them on top of the printer.

I've seen some rolls that I am 100% sure had not been touched by us (as they were 15' into a print job) have hand prints towards the end of the roll...

 

[HaroldDesign]

I use A LOT of them, but only when handling rigid substrates for the flatbed. I get them from U-Line.

 

[idsignsil]

Thanks guys. I will probably get some just to see if they are helpful, or if the media is going to slip out of my hands.

 

[Double Diamond]

sticky gloves

I found cheap ugly orange gloves at harbor freight. They have silcone all over and grip nicely. very open so not hot, not a right and left, just works on either hand so faster to slip on. we wear 'em every time and no longer get those finger/palm prints, and we get to look silly once in a while, kinda fun.

 

[cajunaviator]

I don't use gloves either. After I load my roll of media into the printer, I just wipe down the area that I touched with rubbing alcohol and a microfiber cloth. Works great for me.

 

[phototec]

I found cheap ugly orange gloves at harbor freight. They have silcone all over and grip nicely. very open so not hot, not a right and left, just works on either hand so faster to slip on. we wear 'em every time and no longer get those finger/palm prints, and we get to look silly once in a while, kinda fun.

Yep, this!

Only $1 per pair.

http://www.harborfreight.com/pack-of-3-polyester-cotton-gloves-96538.html


Also, these knit gloves are good for installing vehicle wraps into crevices and recesses.

http://www.harborfreight.com/6-pairs-knit-gloves-46992.html

 

[brdss]

Yep! Harbor Freight gloves is what we use. Have not dropped a roll yet, and they keep the fingerprints in check.

 

[john1]

I don't use gloves either. After I load my roll of media into the printer, I just wipe down the area that I touched with rubbing alcohol and a microfiber cloth. Works great for me.

x2

I use a microfiber cloth as well.

 

[MikePro]

i get 12 pairs for $7 at Blain's Farm & Fleet. Great for polishing installed projects and clients have praised the "white glove treatment".

 

[Josh Klassen]

gloves for vehicle wraps

I saw in an demo vehicle wrap and the guy doing the wrap was using his hand to smooth the vinyl into the deep spots. He was wearing a glove on that hand. I was wondering if anyone knows if there is a special type of glove for this?

 

[Snydo]

Just the thin cotton gloves work great, they glide over laminate very smoothly.
I would say it is very similiar to the cotton used for t-shirts.