Each coating used throughout the Traffi product range is designed to deliver an effective combination of grip, durability and comfort, providing protection against the hazards encountered in hands-on working environments.
Understanding the different coatings is an essential part of choosing the right glove for your application.
FOAM NITRILE
The Foam Nitrile coating features a sponge-like surface that allows the coating to displace moisture effectively, providing excellent grip in:
- Dry conditions
- Wet conditions
- Oily conditions
SANDY NITRILE
The Sandy Nitrile coating is strong and features a coarse, sand-like surface, making it ideal for high-wear environments across:
- Dry conditions
- Wet conditions
- Oily conditions
MICRODEX® NITRILE
The MicroDex® Nitrile coating is the next-generation evolution of the Foam Nitrile coating.
With an enhanced sponge-like surface, it effectively displaces moisture to provide:
- Enhanced grip in dry, wet and oily environments
- Greater control
- Longer-term durability than traditional Foam Nitrile coatings
View our MicroDex® Nitrile glove range
WAVY NITRILE
The Wavy Nitrile coating has a textured, wave-pattern surface made from 100% nitrile rubber, offering excellent grip in:
- Dry conditions
- Wet conditions
- Oily conditions
The wavy texture also delivers superior abrasion resistance, making it up to three times more durable than a traditional Foam Nitrile coating.
View our Wavy Nitrile glove range
X-DURA FLAT NITRILE
The X-Dura Flat Nitrile coating is highly durable and provides excellent resistance to oil and chemicals.
Its smooth finish offers:
- Excellent grip in dry conditions
- Moderate grip in wet conditions
This coating is ideal for:
- Highly abrasive environments
- High-precision handling
View our X-Dura Flat Nitrile gloves
X-DURA PU
The X-Dura PU coating is thin and flexible, making it ideal for:
- Precision handling
- Technical applications
- Dry working environments
X-DURA LATEX
The X-Dura Latex coating features a crinkle-textured surface made from natural latex.
It provides:
- Exceptional grip in wet conditions
- Exceptional grip in dry conditions
- Strong resistance to tearing
- Excellent abrasion resistance
BLENDED COATINGS
Using our expertise in coating blending and polymerisation, we combine our leading X-Dura coatings to create unique performance characteristics that bring together the best properties of each coating.
For example:
The TG5570 features a blend of X-Dura Flat Nitrile and X-Dura Latex to provide:
- Excellent grip in wet and dry conditions
- Thermal resistance
- Water resistance
- Good dexterity and comfort through a single-layer liner
View our blended coating gloves
LEARN MORE ABOUT SAFETY GLOVES
If you want to go beyond coatings and build a more complete understanding of glove selection, markings and standards, and glove care, explore our Ultimate Guide to Safety Gloves.
It's a practical resource designed to help you make safer, more informed decisions when selecting hand protection.
