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Re: Gloves for fiberglass
Posted By: nikta pirouz on October 1, 2012
Thanks for everyone who responded, here is a summary of responses: 1. several people said they were having the same issues 2. Ossur casting tape was reported to not have residual tackiness when using standard nitrile gloves 3. People suggested dipping hands in water (with regular gloves on) to reduce friction between you and the fiberglass 4. one person uses green exam gloves from cascade 5. one person uses vaseline on gloves On Sun, Sep 30, 2012 at 11:46 AM, nikta pirouz <[E-mail Address Removed]>wrote: > We have been using the delta lite purple casting gloves for use with > fiberglass and have been told by our distributor that sizes medium and > small are no longer available. Does anyone have a source for these > sizes? > > We have also tried the fiberglass that supposedly does not require > purple gloves, but have found that with regular gloves things get > petty sticky pretty fast. > > As always, thanks for your help! > > Niki Pirouz, CP, Board Eligible Orthotist > Ann and Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago > -- Nikta Pirouz, CP, Board Eligible Orthotist Keller Orthotics 2451 North Lincoln Avenue Chicago, Illinois (773) 929-4700 |
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