TopGrip HD vs. Venom Steel: Which Glove Offers the Best Value for Your Needs?
TopGrip HD is a 7-mil, medical-grade nitrile glove that is food-safe, fentanyl resistant, chemo drug rated, and made in a WRAP-certified facility.
Venom Steel is a 6-mil industrial-grade glove designed for broad shop and consumer tasks.
Key differences include thickness, durability, certifications, construction, texture, and long-term value.
For professionals TopGrip HD often delivers better long-term value due to its thicker construction, enhanced durability, higher certifications, and reduced glove failure.
Is Venom Steel better for small-volume users?
Venom Steel is widely available in brick-and-mortar stores, making it the most convenient choice for users who need a box immediately or only require gloves occasionally.
It is a dependable glove for general consumer tasks, offering reliable performance for general shop work without the commitment of a case purchase.
Why is TopGrip HD more cost-effective for high-volume users?
TopGrip HD generally offers lower long-term cost for shops and professionals who go through gloves by the case. The gloves will usually cost much less per box and the gloves will usually last longer per pair due to their 7-mil thickness and slow-cured dual layer construction. Besides reducing glove waste, longer lasting gloves also reduce labor costs by cutting time spent changing gloves which is one of the most hidden but significant costs of gloves.
Here is a chart outlining some key differences between TopGrip HD and Venom Steel nitrile gloves.
Food Safe, Fentanyl Resistant, Chemo Drug Rated, WRAP-certified facility
No medical, fentanyl, or chemo certifications are published
Construction
Slow-cure, double-dipped
Higher-volume production for mass market retailers
Layers / Color
Black / Gray
Black / White dual layer
Texture
Finger-textured
Lightly textured throughout
Packaging
Crush-resistant dispenser
Standard retail dispenser
Durability & Wear Time
Longer wear time, fewer failures per pair
Dependable for general shop tasks
Best For
Professional industrial use as well as police and correctional settings
Low-volume or occasional users; widely available in retail stores.
Cost / Value
Lower long-term cost per use when gloves are used frequently; better long-term value. Sold by the case.
Convenient purchase for occasional users. Sold by the box.
Value Conclusion
Best long-term value for professionals who wear gloves daily.
Convenient and suitable for light or infrequent use. No need to buy a case.
About The Author
Lawrence Drucker is the founder ofUniSafeGloves.com, established in 1999. Before starting the company, Lawrence spent years as an ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician, relying on disposable gloves every day. From practical experience he understands what works and what doesn’t work in a glove for people who work with their hands. He now has decades of experience working directly with engineers on glove design and making innovative gloves built for people who work with their hands.
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