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Gloves and Pregnancy in the Trades — What Nobody Is Telling You

Gloves and Pregnancy in the Trades — What Nobody Is Telling You

Nobody in the glove industry talks about pregnancy in the trades. No blog posts. No guides. No product pages. Pregnant tradeswomen are left to figure out on their own how their PPE needs to change, what chemical exposures matter more now than before, and whether the gloves they've been using are still adequate.

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One Glove All Day Is Costing You Protection — How to Think About Task-Switching

One Glove All Day Is Costing You Protection — How to Think About Task-Switching

Most workers put on a pair of gloves at the start of the shift and take them off at the end: one glove, eight to ten hours, everything in between. The problem is that "everything in between" on a typical...

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Your First Pair of Work Gloves: A No-Nonsense Guide for Apprentices

Your First Pair of Work Gloves: A No-Nonsense Guide for Apprentices

When you start your first year in the trades, nobody gives you a manual for work gloves. You figure it out from the hardware store glove wall, from what your journeyman hands you from a dusty box in the van,...

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Your Wedding Ring Is One of the Hidden Dangers You Wear to Work

Your Wedding Ring Is One of the Hidden Dangers You Wear to Work

The risk of a wedding ring has probably never crossed your mind as a category of workplace hazard.

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The Best Work Gloves for Spring in Canada: A Trade-by-Trade Guide

The Best Work Gloves for Spring in Canada: A Trade-by-Trade Guide

Spring in Canada hits differently than anywhere else. One day it's 2°C and muddy. The next day it's 18°C and sunny. If you work outdoors — in construction, landscaping, agriculture, or any of the trades — you know the drill:...

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Women's Work Gloves: Why Fit Is a Safety Issue, Not a Preference

Women's Work Gloves: Why Fit Is a Safety Issue, Not a Preference

If you're a woman in the trades, on a job site, or in any hands-on role, there's a good chance you've experienced this: you grab a pair of work gloves from the supply room, pull them on, and spend the...

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ANSI Glove Ratings Explained: How to Choose the Right Safety Gloves

ANSI Glove Ratings Explained: How to Choose the Right Safety Gloves

On any job site, your hands are exposed to risks—sharp edges, abrasive surfaces, and puncture hazards. While tools and materials may change, one thing remains constant: the need for reliable hand protection.

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Adopt A Shop

Adopt A Shop

Over two years ago, High School shop teacher Sheldon D'Souza reached out and asked if I knew a company that could donate 200 hot wheels cars to hand out to his automotive students at grad.

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Spectra Supply: Work Gloves with a Purpose

Spectra Supply: Work Gloves with a Purpose

At Spectra Supply, we believe that quality work gloves should do more than just protect hands—they should also make a difference. That’s why we proudly stand behind our mission, #GlovesForGood, ensuring that our company contributes to a greater cause. 

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AWSAM News

AWSAM News

Spectra is proud to be one of the founders of the non-profit AWSAM (Alliance of Women's Safety Apparel Manufacturers)! For more details, visit awsam.org.

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Women In Trades 4

Women In Trades 4

Spectra Supply is a proud supporter of the Women in Trades 4 Virtual Career Fair, hosted by Eventium on May 28th, 2025!

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Creativity Likes Action

Creativity Likes Action

My definition of success is doing what you want, when you want, with the people you want. I had always wanted to start my own company and was looking for the inspiration and the time to do it. As I...

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