Latex Gloves Vs. Cotton..any preference?

DesertRat

Was curious as to the effect of different types of gloves used when handling coins, especially proofs. I can see where cotton gloves would possibly prevent scratches to the mirrors if inadvertently touched, but you also have a lint issue. Also when using the same pair of gloves several times, the natural oils in your hands would absorb into the cotton easily and if you remove the gloves by pulling on the fingers you will also transfer oils from the bare fingers to the outside of the glove which could then transfer to the coins without realizing it. So unless you use a cheap disposable cotton glove it would seem that possibly latex might be the better choice. But that brings up the question of do latex gloves (talc free) have any chemicals in their make-up that could also harm your proofs?

I know I am probably going overboard in thinking of this but dogonnit inquiring minds want to know!
(walks away humming to the tune of "Too much time on my hands")

MICHAELDIXON

I have never used gloves when handling coins. When I refill my printer cartridges, I use latex gloves.

robertpr

Hey do be careful to not use the gloves you use for changing your printer cartridge while handling your coins!

DesertRat

Hey do be careful to not use the gloves you use for changing your printer cartridge while handling your coins!

Now that is some dammned good advice!

MICHAELDIXON

I would be extremely careful when handling coins with any typeof gloves. You should do a search for other threads about gloves on these boards.

100proof1957

Rat,
they make nitrophyl gloves as well,lots o people are allergic to latex.
Imagine whipping on a latex condom and get a rude surprise come morning !!!!!
i use throw away cotton gloves,but the POWDER FREE latex or nitro are cheap,about 7-8 bucks for 50 pair
at most auto parts stores !
Got a NAPA in Rosamond ? i worked for Napa down here,we had about 12-15 part numbers in gloves alone.


Proof

sliderider

I have an allergic reaction to latex. It causes my skin to turn red and peel away. I use disposable cotton gloves when handling raw coins.

DesertRat

Thx Proof. We have a CarQuest here, nearest NAPA is 15 miles away in either Lancaster or Mojave.

100proof1957

Rat,
Carquest should have what ya need !
mechanics use them to keep the grease and chemicals off the hands !

Proof

dorkkarl

funny how often this question gets asked! i do not recommend cotton gloves due to past experience. it's too ez for a coin to slip out of your grip. otoh, some latex gloves may have that powdery reside that can get on the coin.

what works best for me is a simple piece of saran wrap.

K S

Shamika

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