Frequently Asked Questions

The ArmOR Hand Gloves® are designed for bite and scratch resistance, but they are not bite-proof. Even though some companies claim their gloves are bite-proof, this is not accurate. While the gloves are puncture resistant, they are not puncture-proof.

Each potential animal injury varies, influenced by numerous factors when an animal bites. The advantage of The ArmOR Hand Gloves^® lies in their ability to provide a level of protection while maintaining superior flexibility and dexterity. These gloves allow animal caregivers to use additional safety tools when necessary, such as administering sedation, placing basket muzzles, or performing towel wraps. It is crucial to exercise caution when working with animals. Despite the high satisfaction among our customers, animal-related injuries can still occur. Therefore, it is essential to monitor pet stress, interpret pet body language, and use other safety tools as needed. The ArmOR Hand Gloves^® are one of many tools in our safety "toolbox," recognizing that each animal and situation is unique.

The ArmOR Hand Animal Handling Gloves are crafted to facilitate safe and effective animal restraint techniques, reducing the risk of injury. Made from the strongest stretch materials available, these gloves significantly decrease the severity of injuries when they occur, thanks to their multiple protective layers.

The gloves feature a textured surface to improve handling techniques and reduce pet stress by preventing the pet from slipping through your hands. Ensuring the proper glove size is vital for optimal fit and functionality. It is important to note that gloves should not be shared with individuals who have different hand sizes. Proper fit is necessary for the gloves to function as perfectly as they do. If a larger sized hand is wearing an ArmOR Hand Glove that is too small for that particular hand size, the materials will stretch and the glove will not be as protective.

Many veterinarians certified in low-stress animal handling appreciate our gloves because they support the recommended "less is more" approach when handling cats. The gloves offer superior flexibility and dexterity, so you never have to use excessive force. The gloves are not bulky, and so animal caregivers are able to perform proper and safe restraint techniques. The gloves are also reinforced in statistically the highest risk injury areas on the hand. Please check out our reviews from our customers who love the protection that ArmOR Hand provides but always use caution when working with animals. No safety glove is bite "proof," including ArmOR Hand.

The AH Glove Company is a female-owned business. Your purchase directly supports a small business.

The AH products are entirely free from animal products.

A portion of certain sales go directly to helping animal shelters and rescues.

The AH factory is a high quality factory - employees are compensated fairly and are provided with healthcare as well as other employee benefits. The AH factory is 9001 certified which ensures that all working conditions are met.

Please see the information on our order page.

ArmOR Hand Glove is no longer associated with the Fear Free program. It is very important to AH that our customers know our product is made for all animal caregivers, and we do not exclude anyone based on any type of certification or organization. ArmOR Hand previously participated in the Fear Free program, as the gloves are compatible with low-stress animal handling techniques, as well as are a compassionate safety tool. Fear Free deemed the gloves to be accepted into their program after the gloves were used in their veterinary practices. However, we decided to not continue with the Fear Free program. We are not aligned with telling any animal caregiver what is best for them, or their safety and wellness. At ArmOR Hand, we understand “real-life” practice. We know, without a doubt, in practice injury occurs. This is NOT always related to a fearful pet. Even the veterinarians who are certified in these programs, often have scars on their hands from injury. Always use safety tools when needed, and never let anyone else dictate how you should protect yourself. It is vital to us for our customers to know that we are no longer associated with Fear Free. We are a low-stress, compassionate safety tool for all animal caregivers.

Proper fit is necessary for the gloves to function as perfectly as they do. If a larger sized hand is wearing an ArmOR Hand Glove that is too small for that particular hand size, the materials will stretch and the glove will not be as protective.

No. The strength of the materials is  what matters. The ArmOR Hand Gloves use the strongest of the stretch materials, as well as a double layer of knit DuPont® Kevlar. ArmOR Hand is also reinforced in statistically high-risk injury areas. Additionally, ArmOR Hand offers superior flexibility and dexterity, increasing your ability to properly and safely restrain, decreasing your risk of injury. See the photo below of an injury that occurred through the bulky welding-type gloves.

Additionally, leather gloves can not be washed. It is vital when working with animals to use a glove that can be washed in order to decrease the risk of infectious disease transmission. Our gloves are also made of all synthetic materials: synthetic/vegan materials.

Yes. We use all synthetic materials. We use the strongest of the stretch materials to offer the wearer superior flexibility and dexterity.

Yes. Please see our Order Page.

ArmOR Hand is developed by a veterinarian. The gloves offer superior flexibility and dexterity. They are reinforced in statistically high-risk injury areas. The gloves are made of the strongest of the stretch materials (all synthetic materials) and are machine washable to decrease infectious disease transmission. The quality of the gloves is exceptional - they can be washed hundreds of times (there have been no customer complaints of the gloves not withstanding repeated washings). They are sized to ensure a proper fit and are a Fear Free Preferred product. The materials are expensive and not commonly found in other gloves but this is why ArmOR Hand fits and functions perfectly. You will not find these unique properties in any other glove or any knock-off product.

Yes. They are machine washable and can also be simply wiped clean. This unique feature of ArmOR Hand is vital when working with animals, in order to help decrease disease transmission.

Currently there are 2 styles. The Original Animal Handling Glove and the Procedure-Palpation Glove. The Procedure-Palpation Glove is the exact same glove as the first, but the first 3 fingertips are exposed. This allows for toe-nail trims, aspirating for cytology, cleaning ears, cleaning and clipping wounds, palpating, administering vaccines, and the list goes on. Which one is the right choice for you depends on your needs.

Yes. The glove has superior flexibility and dexterity, so you are able to administer a vaccine.

The size chart is accurate. If you use it, you will get the proper fit. Please note: proper fit is important for ArmOR Hand to function as perfectly as it should. If your hand is too large for the glove, the materials will stretch, and they will not function as efficiently. It is not recommended to share one size of ArmOR Hand Gloves with different sized hands.

We do not re-sell gloves that have been tried on or used with animals.

The size chart is accurate and when used, you will get the correct size. Please ask if you have any questions with the size chart prior to purchasing.

When the gloves are used with animals, it is unsanitary to re-sell those gloves. We try our best to provide all of the information about the gloves on the website. If you have any additional questions, please ask prior to purchasing. We are happy to help!

ArmOR Hand Glove does not cover shipping fees associated with packages that need to be reshipped in the case of "Returning to Sender" or other shipping-related issues.

Once an order has left our fulfillment center, it becomes the responsibility of the shipping company and the customer to dispute issues regarding the shipment.

The gloves have been used with a variety of species and in a number of locations such as zoos, veterinary practices, animal shelters, wildlife rehab centers, and grooming facilities. ArmOR Hand has been used while working with bears, racoons, dogs, cats, hawks, bald eagles, squirrels, deer, bobcats, foxes, and a variety of other species. As always, please be cautious when handling animals.

ArmOR Hand is personal protective equipment (ppe). As with all ppe, it should routinely be inspected. Normal wear and tear will occur after repeated use. If ArmOR Hand has wear and tear, it is time to replace the gloves for maximum safety.

ArmOR Hand is a reusable ppe product that can be worn Instead of using gloves that are disposable (such as latex gloves) and reduce waste.

If you are a customer of ArmOR Hand and you want to refer other animal caregivers to purchase, you can get free gloves by taking the steps below.

• Email us with your name as well as a screenshot of your previous order of AH Gloves. In the subject line put “referral program”.
• You will be emailed a referral code that is specific to you. Once 6 referrals come through using your referral code, you will be emailed a promo code to receive 1 free pair of gloves.
• It’s that easy!

Please feel free to contact us.