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Benefits of Cotton

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Greeting from KameLo :) Did you know that KameLo only uses  100% cotton lining in our gloves? Here's a post on the benefits of using cotton fabric. Cotton fabric is breathable and transmits  moisture away from the body. It is absorbent and removes liquid from the skin. Cotton allows you to remain comfortable as you do your activities, keeping moisture from building up between your skin and clothing. Especially with gloves, it is difficult to prevent  perspiration in your hands while you work. That is why we use 100% cotton lining in our gloves to absorb any moisture for the comfort of the worker. Also, since cotton is breathable material that transmits moisture away, it allows comfort to the wearer while on the job. Another benefit of cotton is that  it is strong, tough, and durable. You can rely on it to last a long time. It is easy to wash and care for compared to  other fabrics. KameLo gloves with...

kameLo 303 Anti-Vibration Gloves are Now Available on Amazon

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k ameLo's very first anti-vibration/impact resistant gloves  are now available on Amazon! Remember our previous post on the dangers of not wearing impact resistant gloves? ( click here to see previous post ) It is extremely important to wear gloves that protect  your hands from any sort of impact or vibration  when working with tools that deliver any type of  impact  whether it be big or small. If you do not wear protective gloves that do so, over time, you may have a high risk of  being diagnosed with HAVS. (a.k.a hand-arm vibration syndrome) kameLo 303 Anti-Vibration Gloves The kameLo 303 anti-vibration gloves are made with  premium cow split leather  and goat skin  for durability and dexterity. The cushioned points on the fingers and palm where  impact is imminent,  absorb any vibration or impact. The elasticized cuff ensures th...

▶ HAND SAFETY 101 ◀

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J obs that require the use of PPE(personal protective equipment), such as a welder, construction worker, and chemist in laboratories, need to pay extra attention in the safety department especially regarding their hands. These professions use dangerous machinery on a regular basis, such as chain saws and table saws, toxic chemicals that can potentially burn the skin, and welding equipment where you're exposed to extreme heat with even the risk of clothing catching on fire. Statistics show that 70% of hand injuries result from not wearing  any form of hand protection. 30% is caused by wearing the wrong type of glove. This shows that people do not take PPE seriously enough and refrain from wearing any type of hand protection whilst on the job, assuming that there won't be any accidents. If we take a look at the hand safety statistics, there are many surprising facts. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Reports: ▶There are over 1 million hand i...

TIPS to Improve Safety on Your Construction Site

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Construction sites are commonly seen in our daily lives whether it's road construction or building construction, this particular industry it is one of the largest business sectors in North America. As easy as it is to encounter one in our everyday lives, accidents on construction sites are very common. Statistics show that one in ten construction workers are injured every year with 5.4 hand injuries on average per 100 employees annually. Cuts and lacerations was the most reported injury with bruises from impacts being the second most common. Over the course of a 45-year career, a construction worker has a 1 in 200 chance of dying. Therefore, workers need to make safety their number one priority making sure that the site is in a condition with lowest chance of any possible accidents. They also need to make sure they're wearing the right gear to protect themselves from any risks while on the job. Here are some tips to improve safety on your site: 1. ...