5 Pairs Large Archival Photo Gloves, Black Work Gloves For Handling Art Working Photography Men & Womens Cloth Gloves Liners Bulk for Handling Jewelry, Film, Photo, Coin Metal Inspection

While many people go for the traditional "clown-white" cotton gloves, I’ve spent the last month testing the ENPOINT Black Archival Photo Gloves. Whether you’re a numismatist, a jewelry designer, or a film enthusiast, here is the professional breakdown of why this 10-pair bulk set is a mandatory addition to your toolkit. The "Black Glove" Advantage In the professional world of art handling and jewelry sales, black is superior to white. Aesthetics: If you are presenting a diamond ring or a silver coin to a client, black gloves provide a "high-contrast" background that makes the item pop. Cleanliness: White gloves look filthy after handling just three or four items. Black gloves hide minor dust and oxidation, allowing you to maintain a professional appearance throughout an entire trade show or gallery opening. Light Control: For darkroom work or handling light-sensitive film, black gloves prevent the reflective "flash" that can happen with white fabrics. Material & Dexterity These are lightweight cloth gloves designed for precision. I tested them while handling 35mm film strips and thin silver coins. The fit is snug enough that you don't lose your "tactile sense." You can still feel the edges of the objects you’re holding, which is vital for preventing accidental drops—a common issue with thicker, bulkier gloves. PROS Exceptional Bulk Value: You get 10 pairs (20 gloves total). This is perfect for high-volume environments like inspection lines or for keeping a fresh pair in every camera bag, glove box, and desk drawer. Highly Breathable: Unlike latex or nitrile, these cloth gloves allow your hands to breathe. I wore them for a 3-hour archival session and didn't experience the "swamp-hand" sweat that usually leads to discomfort. Washable and Reusable: These are not "disposable." You can toss them in a mesh laundry bag and run them through a gentle cycle, making them far more eco-friendly and cost-effective than plastic alternatives. Universal Fit: The fabric has enough "give" to accommodate both men’s and women’s hands comfortably. They also work as excellent "liners" inside heavy-duty rubber work gloves. Lint-Minimized: While no cotton-blend is 100% lint-free, ENPOINT has done a great job with the knit density here. They leave behind significantly less fiber than standard "drugstore" cotton gloves. CONS Not for Heavy Lifting: These are "archival" and "inspection" gloves. They do not have rubberized grips. If you are moving heavy glass frames or large furniture, you’ll find them too slippery. Seam Sensitivity: There is a seam at the fingertips. If you are doing ultra-fine work (like picking up microscopic stamps), you may need to rotate the glove slightly to get the best "feel." Thinness: They are thin by design (for dexterity), so don't expect them to provide warmth in a cold warehouse. Overall Input The ENPOINT Archival Gloves are a masterclass in specialized utility. They do one job—protecting sensitive surfaces from human oils—and they do it perfectly. The transition to black fabric is a smart, professional move that elevates the experience of handling your most prized possessions. Pro-Tip: To keep these "archival grade" after washing, do not use fabric softener. Softeners leave a chemical residue on the cloth that can transfer back onto your coins or film. Air-dry them to prevent shrinkage, and they will stay in "like-new" condition for dozens of uses! Who is this for? Coin and stamp collectors, film photographers, jewelry sellers, museum docents, and anyone doing precision metal or mirror inspection.

I used one of the pairs bought so far. The purpose was to handle photographic film. The gloves seem to work very well for this purpose. I do note that while my hands are medium in size according to online measures, the large size gloves that I bought fit well. My first impression otherwise is that the gloves are well made for the purpose of handling items upon which you do not want fingerprints or other hand contaminating gloop.

They work great for their advertised purpose. They seem a little small but they stretched enough to fit on my hands. I suppose better that than too big in which case, you might drop a piece of jewelry or a watch. Maybe a little concer that they will fall apart at the seams since they run a bit small

These cotton gloves have a good stretchy, form-fitting shape that work well for handling artwork. I don't expect them to last forever, but the 5-pack should keep me covered for a good while.

Good quality (so far) for handling items in our museum collections.

First, I wanted to address the size. These are smaller than expected! My hands are not very big, and I chose Large, and they barely fit!!! Feel cheap / low quality, but I guess you get what you pay for. For my use case, which is dealing with items I do not want to leave fingerprints on (e.g. inside of picture frame glass) - those will do. I will literally use them for 5-10 minutes at a time, so not a problem. For people that use the gloves for hours - I would say look for better quality ones.

Just got perfectz I would said I got midium size hands. They fit perfectly, if you have fat fingers just buy one extra size of what I order.

I sized up as suggested by many reviews. I normally wear a large women's or medium men's glove. These gloves are poorly sewn, cuff is huge with zero elasticity so the glove can slip off. Thumb is not positioned right so it feels awkward. The other fingers were long enough. The fabric is soft but seems stretched out, like an old t-shirt. Depending on your intended use, these are likely not the gloves for the job and are not comfortable. Basically a throw away after 1 use in my opinion. Since I don't like tossing things that shouldn't be single use, I'm returning them.

Excelentes para leer cómics y libros de arte sin mancharlos. Muy buena compra