GLOVEWORKS Black 5 Mil Nitrile Gloves — Powder-Free, Food-Grade, Box of 100 (GPNB)

GLOVEWORKS Black 5 mil nitrile gloves explained

GLOVEWORKS Black by AMMEX is a medium-duty black 5 mil nitrile gloves line, 100 per box. At 5 mil it gives a better barrier against grease, gasoline, and other petroleum-based chemicals than a standard 3 mil glove, while staying thin enough for real dexterity. It is powder-free, latex-free, and food-grade, lightly textured (micro-roughened) for grip, and the black color hides oil and grime through a shift.

It is a gloveworks nitrile gloves staple, a general-purpose disposable nitrile gloves option for single-use shop, detailing, and food-service tasks, and a powder free nitrile gloves choice for anyone who needs to avoid powder residue.

Key features

• 5 mil thickness — medium-duty, better barrier than 3 mil against grease and petroleum chemicals
• Black nitrile — hides oil and grime on automotive and shop work
• Powder-free and 100% latex-free
• Food-grade nitrile — marketed for food service, cooking, and food prep
• Lightly textured (micro-roughened) for reliable grip with tactile sensitivity
• Sizes Small through XX-Large; box of 100 (multi-box packs and cases available)
• Industrial grade; Section 889 compliant

Pros & cons

Specifications

What these gloves are for

Automotive shops, detailers, and mechanics doing routine maintenance; food-service and hospitality staff; painting, manufacturing, and household cleaning — anywhere a medium-duty black glove earns its keep. Full sizing detail, comparisons, and use-case notes are in our GLOVEWORKS Black review, and it is ranked in our best black nitrile gloves guide, our best nitrile gloves for mechanics guide, and our nitrile gloves for food service guide. The material background is in our nitrile gloves complete guide and nitrile vs latex gloves.

Compatibility

5 mil nitrile handles incidental contact with motor oils, brake fluid, and standard shop solvents. For heavier puncture-resistance needs, step up to the GLOVEWORKS HD Black — see our best heavy duty nitrile gloves guide. The powder-free build is explained in our powdered vs. powder-free nitrile gloves guide.

How these gloves compare

The GLOVEWORKS Blue is the same 5 mil specification in blue, for shops that follow blue as their color code. The GLOVEWORKS HD Black steps up in thickness for heavier industrial duty, while the SWIFTLITE goes lighter for maximum dexterity. For a different fit and feel, compare the heavier 7 mil SAS Raven, the Venom Steel 6 mil, or the value SwiftGrip. Browse the full nitrile gloves collection and the wider hand protection range organized by thickness, brand, and use.

Safety note: nitrile is latex-free, so these gloves suit workers with a latex allergy — but a thin disposable glove reduces, and does not eliminate, chemical exposure risk. Confirm compatibility with your specific chemicals before sustained contact, replace gloves showing tears, punctures, or degradation immediately, and verify any exam or medical-rated requirement against your facility's standards before clinical use — this is an industrial-grade glove.

Ordering FAQ

Is GLOVEWORKS Black in stock and ready to ship?
Availability changes — open the linked listing for live price, count and size options, and delivery speed before you order.

How thick are these and what does 5 mil mean?
5 mil is the wall thickness in thousandths of an inch. It is medium-duty — a better barrier against grease, gasoline, and petroleum-based chemicals than a 3 mil glove, while staying thin enough for dexterity and fine work. Thicker 6–8 mil gloves exist for heavier puncture duty.

Are they powder-free and latex-free?
Yes — powder-free and 100% nitrile with no natural rubber latex, so there is no powder residue and no natural-latex proteins.

Are these food-grade?
Yes — GLOVEWORKS lists this glove as food-grade nitrile, and markets it for food service, cooking, and food prep alongside automotive and cleaning use. See our nitrile gloves for food service guide.

What sizes are available?
The GLOVEWORKS line runs Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, and XX-Large. Pick your size on the linked listing; nitrile can run slightly small, so size up if you are between sizes.

Do they have a textured grip?
Yes — they are lightly textured (micro-roughened) for a more reliable grip on tools and slick objects, while the thin construction keeps tactile sensitivity for precision work.

Are they good for mechanic and automotive work?
Yes — GLOVEWORKS positions the black 5 mil for auto repair, detailing, oil changes, and mechanics, and the black color hides grease and grime through a shift.

Can they handle chemicals?
They resist incidental contact with motor oil, brake fluid, and common shop solvents, but no thin disposable glove is rated for prolonged immersion in aggressive chemicals — use a chemical-resistant glove for that.

Can I reuse them?
No — they are single-use disposable gloves. Replace them when torn, degraded, or contaminated rather than washing and reusing.

How are they sold?
In boxes of 100 gloves, with multi-box packs and cases of 1000 offered on the listing for shops and crews.

How should I store them?
Cool, dry storage away from direct UV light and ozone sources extends shelf life and keeps the nitrile from degrading before use.

How do I reorder for a shop or crew?
Reorder from this page — the listing and its linked item stay constant, so restocking a shop with the same 5 mil black glove takes seconds.

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