Heavy-duty latex gloves are commonly used in U.S. poultry and protein processing plants due to their grip, flexibility, and performance in wet environments. At the same time, processors are under constant pressure to reduce operational costs, labor inefficiencies and product waste without compromising worker or food safety.
Eagle Protect’s 14-20 Double Diamond ambidextrous latex glove has been developed to solve these challenges by reducing costs and inefficiencies while improving grip, durability and food safety performance.
Unlike traditional left/right gloves, the Eagle 14-20 is ambidextrous, allowing operators to replace a single damaged glove instead of discarding an entire pair. The design also eliminates the need to sort, pair or roll gloves—reducing waste, simplifying inventory, and helping improve plant efficiency.
In some operations, glove rolling and matching can consume the equivalent of 2–3 employees working up to 15 hours per week, representing hidden labor costs calculated at $13,650 annually.
Designed specifically to reduce cost and improve operational performance in processing environments, the Eagle 14-20 combines:
- 14 mil fingers for improved tactility and precision
- 20 mil palm thickness for durability and puncture resistance
- Fully diamond-textured grip for wet, oily and high-fat environments
- High-visibility orange and blue color options for improved compliance and departmental identification
- Ultra-low protein latex to help minimize allergy risk
- AQL 1.5 quality standard for reliable protection and reduced glove defects
For QA teams, the Eagle 14-20 improves food safety glove performance and consistency. For procurement teams, total cost is reduced through lower glove usage, reduced waste, lower labor costs and simplified inventory management.
Heavy-duty latex gloves have played an important role in poultry and protein processing for decades. The Eagle 14-20 brings a new and more efficient approach to an industry essential.
