Beybi

Frequently asked questions

• Nitrile, latex or PU?

  Look at what the work exposes the glove to. Where there is oil, grease or hydrocarbon, nitrile: it does not swell in them and it resists abrasion. On wet, slippery surfaces latex grips best, but it swells in oil and, being a natural protein, can cause allergic reaction. For small parts, assembly and electronics, PU is the thinnest coating and keeps fingertip feel — at the cost of the shortest abrasion life of the three.

• Palm dip or full dip?

  A palm (1/2) dip leaves the back of the hand open: the hand breathes and the glove stays cool, but protection stops at the palm and fingers. A 3/4 dip also covers contact from the side. Where there is liquid, mud or chemical contact a full dip is needed — an open knit lets liquid straight through.

• What is the difference between foam and smooth nitrile?

  A smooth nitrile surface slips on an oily part. Foam nitrile is porous: it draws the oil in and leaves real contact between part and glove, so grip survives oily work. Micro foam is the same structure at a finer cell size and keeps sensitivity on small parts as well.

• How do I choose a glove size?

  The size number is the hand circumference in inches, running 7 to 11. Measure around the palm excluding the thumb and convert: 22 cm is about a size 9. Sizes 9 and 10 are the regularly stocked ones here; other sizes are supplied per model.

• Why is no EN 388 class shown on the product pages?

  The manufacturer does not publish that figure on its own product pages. Printing an estimated protection class on a protective glove would leave a buyer believing they had chosen the right level, so no EN 388 digits appear anywhere in this catalogue. The class is marked on the glove and stated in its declaration of conformity, supplied on request.

• What do the EN 388 digits mean?

  EN 388 rates a glove against four mechanical hazards and the result is printed on the glove as a string of digits: abrasion, cut, tear and puncture, in that order. A higher digit is higher performance. The letter cut class (A-F) added later comes from a more precise test method.

• Should every job use a cut resistant glove?

  It can, but it need not. A cut resistant yarn is stiffer than an ordinary knit of the same thickness and costs some dexterity. Where there is no cut risk that is unnecessary cost and unnecessary stiffness; where there is sheet metal, glass, a blade or an edge, it is essential.

• Can an examination glove replace a work glove?

  No. A disposable examination glove is made for contact control, not mechanical protection; its thin body gives no protection against cutting, puncture or abrasion. Where there is a mechanical hazard, a coated knit or cut resistant glove is what is required.

• Powdered or powder-free?

  Powder makes a glove easier to put on. Against that, powder can transfer to the surface, which is not wanted in food, paint, bonding and laboratory work — those use the powder-free version.

• Are the gloves suitable for food contact?

  It depends on the model, and the manufacturer declares it per model. Where food contact suitability is declared, it appears on the product page in the technical table, on the Compliance row.

• Do you supply a model, size or colour that is not listed?

  Yes. The Beybi range is wider than the 100 rows on this page — catalogue entry is still in progress. If the model, size or colour you need is not listed, request it by order code or description through the contact page.

• How do I get wholesale or dealer pricing?

  Seza Global supplies these wholesale. Send the model, the size split, quantities and the delivery location through the contact page and we will price the project; for regular purchasing you can open a dealer application.