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How to Choose the Right Cut-Resistant Glove

Posted on July 30, 2025 by - Education, Gloves, Guide

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What are Cut-Resistant Gloves?

Cut-resistant gloves are designed to help protect hands from lacerations and puncture caused by sharp objects such as blades, glass, sheet metal, or wire.

When it comes to hand protection, choosing the right cut-resistant glove isn’t just about safety – it’s about performance, comfort, and compliance on the job site. Whether you’re working in manufacturing, construction or handling sharp materials, here is a step-by-step guide to help you find the right glove for the job.  We will walk you through the 8 steps on “how to choose the right cut-resistant glove”.

A Guide to Conductive Heat Resistance

Posted on November 7, 2024 by - Education, Guide, Safety

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Conductive Heat Resistance

ANSI/ISEA 105-2016 is the North American classification and testing of hand protection for specific performance properties related to mechanical protection (cut, puncture, and abrasion resistance), chemical protection (permeation and degradation resistance), heat protection (ignition, heat degradation, and conductive heat resistance), vibration resistance, and dexterity.

Bring Your Family Together With a Raised Garden Bed Project

Posted on May 7, 2024 by - Education, Gardening, Guide

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Bring your family together this spring and summer with an exciting gardening project! Building a raised garden bed is a fantastic way to grow veggies, herbs, fruits, and flowers right at your doorstep, regardless of the size of your outdoor space. It’s a wonderful opportunity to involve everyone in the family. From planning the landscaping to constructing the bed and tending to the plants, there’s a role for each family member, including the little ones.

Gardening 101 – How to Grow Your Own Vegetables Through Seeding 2024

Posted on May 1, 2024 by - Sustainability, Education, Gardening, Gloves, Guide, New Product

Gardening 101 – How to Grow Your Own Vegetables Through Seeding 2024
Spring is in the air, the weather is warming up, and it’s the perfect time to start planting seeds. Our original 2020 guide to seeding and growing your vegetable garden was a hit, and we’re back with an updated version to help you make the most of this season’s planting opportunities. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this quick, simple guide is packed with fresh tips and tricks to help you grow a bountiful garden of vegetables.

Planting Native Species with Watson Gloves and the Urban Botanist

Posted on April 18, 2024 by - Education, Gardening, Gloves, Guide, Sustainability

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For Earth Day, Watson Gloves has partnered with the “Urban Botanist” to support your local native ecosystem by planting species of native plants in your garden. This collaboration leverages the Urban Botanist’s expertise and Watson Gloves’ dedication to sustainability, encouraging gardeners to foster biodiversity in their own backyards. Our Homegrown™ line, featuring WasteNot™ yarn from recycled plastic bottles and landfill biodegradable Reclaim™ additives, represents our commitment to environmentally responsible products.

Sustainability in the PPE and Safety Equipment Industry: Insights from the ISEA Report

Posted on November 14, 2023 by - Education, Safety, Sustainability

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Personal protective equipment (PPE) is undergoing a transformative era where sustainability is gaining equal significance next to its primary safety function. The International Safety Equipment Association’s (ISEA) recent study illuminates this shift, revealing that an overwhelming 80% of safety managers now factor in sustainability when selecting PPE, reflecting a broader industry trend towards environmentally conscious practices (ISEA Report, 2023). At Watson Gloves, being environmentally conscious is not a new trend but a continued commitment. Our approach is twofold: to provide quality hand protection while reducing our environmental footprint and helping reduce yours. Together, we can help elevate the industry for a more sustainable future.