When your latex gloves start going tacky

[Sol]

I'm using Santi textured gloves and the fingers are starting to stick together. I usually let them air dry and then dust with baby powder before putting them in an air-tight bag, but I read something somewhere about treating them with silicone spray. Anybody know anything about that?

 

[JonG1]

I do it all the time, also extends the life of latex neck seals.

 

[BoltSnap]

Not sure if this is relavent but shouldn't you use uncented talc powder instead of the baby powder?

 

[BlueTrin]

I’d like to know as well.

Someone told me to not leave them exposed to direct sun.

I have switched to showas now and then don’t have this problem

 

[BoltSnap]

silicone spray

Don't the other additives in the spray help deteriorate the rubber? (Not the silicone, the other stuff in the spray bottle)

 

[Sol]

I'm using corn starch baby powder, not talcum. And yes, I keep them out of direct sunlight as much as possible.

I've tried showas as well. Liked the 720s (nitrile) best, but they just don't have the flexibility and comfort I get with the Santi latex.

What kind of silicone spray are you using?

 

[Zef]

I recommend 303 Aerospace Protectant for latex seals and gloves. I used it back in my whitewater kayaking days to protect the hull of my kayak and the seals of my drysuit. The stuff works well and is advertised as sunscreen for your outdoor gear.

-Z