I just got my gloves. They have a strong chemical-like smell. They are brand new. Does that smell go away?
44541
They are washed in a petroleum-based solution. I just called the company to find out why. Also, there is a Prop 65 warning label on the product that it may cause cancer. Read up on prop 65 in California!
44542
Does anyone else see the irony here? 5% of the sales from these gloves will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation yet they are treated with Prop 65 which causes cancer! Seriously?!! I wanted to buy these gloves, but now I absolutely will not. My small statement. Get rid of the chemicals in our world!!!
44543
Mine were the same way, I hung them outside, wiped them down with all kinds of stuff! It seems finally after several months it has dissipated some and is not as strong as it once was. I use them about 4 times a week in a kickboxing class, so I guess it finally rubbed off or something! Not really sure! the last thing I tried was putting baking soda in a coffee filter and placing inside, that was to help with sweat odor, so that may have helped as well! Not really sure what would work the best!
44544
Yeah mine smelled too. Sort of like fake leather/mothball. I've had them since August and yes, they do still smell, but I have to say, less so than in the beginning and more tolerable.
44545
Absolutely, the smell will go away, After once or twice the smell will go away.
44546
Yes, it does. Eventually. We got ours in the summer and put them outside in the sun for a few days. That helped. Using them has helped the most. They are good gloves, very durable...so worth trying to get rid of the odor.
84905
It dries fairly quickly and the odor lingers. I have a heck of a time getting the smell off my hands and now use gloves whenever I apply it.
1508680
I would exchange it, mine had a slight "new" smell to it but after being out for a couple days, the smell was gone. It never smelled like chemicals, perhaps something got spilled on yours?
972094
I have never needed to wash the gloves. I turn them wrongside out to dry. They have never smelled after many uses. The gloves are germ protected. I will never use any others, they are the best.
2022845
They do have a strong odor when you open the package. I left mine in the garage for a few days and that helped. There is still an odor but you have to be right near to notice it.
2255706
It is just the smell of Natural Latex, which is what our bands are made of. It would be the same with any bands, even worse with ones made out of dry rubber compounds out of China. Usually this will wear off after a few weeks. If it is a problem, I would recommend using a set of workout gloves.
44483
I read all the reviews claiming they smelled before I bought them. After purchasing them I was pleasantly surprised to see that it was all over exaggeration. Yes they do smell like new vinyl/plastic, but no more than any other gloves I have ever owned.
71087
I can tell you that these gloves are pretty water resilient. I wouldn't submerge your hand in any chemical compound, with these are any gloves but if you do get some chemical on them, I would try to get the chemical off quickly. I'm not sure it would cause great damage to the glove or you so don't do anything too extreme.
1475659
Mine didn't have an odor of any kind. If the odor continues I would recommend you send them back for an exchange or refund.
1698769
Clean the sticky side just with water after each use. When they get too smelly you can throw em in the normal wash with your other clothes. Each wash takes a bit out of them though, so wash only when the smell is way too bad.If you can afford it I'd have a practice pair and a game pair for the season. If not follow what I said and it should last longer than any other gloves you find. These are by far the best gloves on the market in my opinion. I've gone through a lot.
71089
I have not tried but it depends on the chemicals too. I suppose if you are cleaning kitchen with basic chemicals it won't matter. But this gloves is not really designed to be used with chemicals.
518277
The glove is made mostly out of light weight leather. The best way to clean them is with the use of leather care products. I've used a product called Leather Amore, which penetrates the leather to get out the dirt and grime and boosts the life of the leather with oils and conditioners. Throwing these gloves in the washing machine or soaking them would not be recommended. Once they dry out from that cycle, the leather will most likely be damaged and tends to split after a while, right at the stitch points usually. If you want something for the short term to reduce the stink of these being hand shoes, try a small spritz of Febreeze and keep the gloves on top of your gym bag to air dry. The number one issue with durability on these gloves is keeping the leather parts soft. Once they harden, the damaging effects have set in.
1473450
It sounds like wherever you got them from, they were stored improperly and we exposed to something. Mine came from Amazon and they do not have any significant smell. The way to get the smell gone (or reduced) is to use a mild cleaner with 1-2% of Murphy's Oil or Pinesol and warm water and a cloth. Rub them down and let them sit outside in direct sunlight...hope that helps.
225062
Because they have leather in them I wash on gentle cycle, warm/cold settings and let air dry. I would not adivse putting in the dryer. I have had mine for several years and have no problems with them.Also I have a lady friend that is a body builder and she loves these gloves and has had no problems washing hers.
1068039
I'm not sure. To be safe, I'd wash them by hand with dish detergent to get off the dirt and mud and air dry. My granddaughters loved these gloves as they like to come over and help me garden.
1478127
Hi, I think any beauty supply store sells cheap plastic gloves. I dont use gloves, right after I apply, i take a sponge (the kind with one rough side) and gently wash my hands, comes right off.
528353
Yes it has a hefty rubber smell, i have had it for awhile and the smell is slowly going away. but it is still there and sometimes leaves the smell on my hands after i drive. but it definitely is going away