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Shoe Inn Machinations The ins and outs of shoe covers and automatic shoe cover dispensers Menu Home About Contact Facebook YouTube Google+ LinkedIn Choosing the Right Shoe Cover Continue reading Choosing the Right Shoe Cover” Continue reading Choosing the Right Shoe Cover” Continue reading Choosing the Right Shoe Cover” Author shoeinnblog Posted on March 8, 2023 March 8, 2023 Categories Cleanrooms Tags booties , clean room , cleanroom , disposable shoe covers , Shoe Covers , Workplace Safety Leave a comment on Choosing the Right Shoe Cover Special Color Shoe Covers As described in some of our other blog posts, Shoe Inn has many types of shoe covers that have a variety of characteristics which allow them to be used for different purposes. One of the characteristics that isn’t usually discussed is the color of the various types. Most shoe covers are blue or white or a combination of the two. However, for years Shoe Inn has offered our thicker 40g fabric with traction shoe covers in colors in addition to the industry standard light blue. In the past we have offered them in pink, yellow, purple and green. So, why do we have the same shoe cover in a variety of colors? Some of our customers simply like having a color option other than blue. Others need to have particular users wear alternative colors to differentiate them for various reasons (e.g., for access control). Finally, the original reason we brought pink and purple in years ago was to represent some of the various awareness months” (e.g., pink for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month each October). Starting in 2020, Shoe Inn will again offer special pricing on our alternative color shoe covers for several of the various awareness months”: January National Glaucoma Awareness Month (green) February National Cancer Prevention Month (purple) Gallbladder and Bile Duct Cancer Awareness Month (green) March National Endometriosis Awareness Month (yellow) April Stress Awareness Month (green) May Cancer Research Month (purple) National Mental Health Month (green) June National Safety Month (green) July National Cleft Awareness & Prevention Month (purple) Sarcoma Awareness Week (yellow) August Gastroparesis Awareness Month (green) September Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month (purple) October National Liver Cancer Awareness Month (green) November Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month (purple) National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month (purple) Author shoeinnblog Posted on November 26, 2019 March 10, 2023 Categories Uncategorized Tags Shoe Covers Leave a comment on Special Color Shoe Covers Primer on Types of Disposable Gloves There are four primary types of disposable gloves: latex, nitrile, neoprene/chloroprene, and vinyl. What are the different materials and characteristics of these gloves? Read on to find out. Latex Latex is a natural rubber sap that is secreted by rubber trees; when their bark is cut, the rubber sap is used to repair and heal the bark. Over the years, scientists have created formulas to achieve disposable gloves with premium strength, elasticity, tactile sensitivity, and durability. Due to the variety of proteins found in natural rubber, some users may experience skin irritation and allergic reactions, which can also affect other people these gloves come in contact with during use. The natural rubber latex gloves are made from gives them their stretchability. Gloves made from latex are comfortable and will conform to the shape of your hands. Latex gloves are an excellent choice for your comfort and protection needs. Nitrile Nitrile butadiene rubber (nitrile for short) is a synthetic rubber that does not contain latex proteins and is generally resistant to oil, fuel, and other chemicals. Nitrile gloves are more puncture resistant and stronger than natural rubber gloves but are not as strong as neoprene. Nitrile gloves are similar to latex gloves and can be a comparable option for those that have latex allergies. Nitrile gloves provide flexible and tactile wear while generally molding well to hands to provide a tight, second skin fit. Neoprene/Chloroprene Neoprene/chloroprene is an organic compound and a type of synthetic rubber that, like nitrile, does not contain latex proteins. These gloves alleviate the potential for adverse reactions associated with proteins in natural rubber latex. Chloroprene gloves are best known for their resistance to a variety of acids, chemicals, and other harsh substances. Because they are made from neoprene, they maintain their flexibility even when working with a wide range of temperatures. Vinyl Vinyl gloves are latex-free gloves that come in both thin and thick sizes. They do not stretch and are less comfortable than latex, but still provide better tactile sensitivity than neoprene. Vinyl gloves are ideal for quick usage but are not great for working with hazardous materials. Other Considerations Another option with some disposable gloves is to purchase them with or without powder, which can make it easier to slip gloves on but isn’t the best choice for all applications. For example, powdered gloves should not be used in food preparation. Though disposable gloves are helpful with many different tasks, they are not suited to all kinds of uses, and the materials they are made from are not always biodegradable. While natural rubber latex does degrade, gloves made from man-made materials like vinyl and nitrile take up space in landfills for a very long time. Author shoeinnblog Posted on November 11, 2019 November 11, 2019 Categories Cleanrooms , Hospitals , manufacturing , Pharmacies Tags cleanroom , Contamination Prevention , food processing plants , healthcare , laboratories , personal protective equipment , pharma , pharmaceutical , Workplace Safety Leave a comment on Primer on Types of Disposable Gloves Another Angle: Reusable Shoe Covers Not all shoe covers are disposable, at least in the single-use sense (most everything is eventually disposable, right?). But who uses reusable shoe covers ? What are reusable shoe covers made from? What are the benefits and drawbacks? Who uses them? Reusable shoe covers are recommended for use in the following industries: Tradespeople (carpet cleaners, electricians, cable installers, plumbers, etc.) Home inspectors Deliverymen Contractors Cleaning services Etc. Basically, if your profession brings you into the homes and businesses of your customers, and you care about differentiating yourself from your competition, taking the extra step in protecting their flooring from tracked in grime and scratching by using shoe covers is important. However, instead of using standard disposable shoe covers, which are definitely not as durable and which add up in cost each time you put on a new pair, you can use reusable booties. Shoe Inn’s washable shoe covers are an affordable way to avoid damage and contamination that will likely lead to losing customers. Our reusable shoe covers are the #1 choice among professionals because of our quality materials and affordable pricing, and they are made right here in the USA! What are they made from? Shoe Inn’s reusable shoe covers are constructed with a premium nylon material, which is the same material used to manufacture rugged items like tarps and backpacks. The extremely durable fabric is permanently sealed with a moisture barrier finish, while the sole is made from a rugged, waterproof, non-slip material. What are the pluses and minuses? Let’s start with cons. There aren’t many, but might as well get them out first. Cost more than disposable shoe covers (at least initially) Require care and keeping track of if you want to make them last as long as possible Let us know if you can think of anything else, we can’t As for the much longer list of pros: Reusable for approximately 6-9 months (ultimately costing MUCH LESS than disposables) Machine washable Range of sizes from small to extra large Anti-skid Waterproof Durable Three different color options ( blue , black and red ) Customizable...