Jens, Mine Worker – On Glove Use, Skin Irritation, and Daily Wear

Jens Stålnacke, mine worker – started using DRYE liners 5 July 2022

Interviewed 13 September 2024

Jens spends full workdays in protective gloves under demanding industrial conditions. In this interview, he shares what led him to explore glove liners and how his hands changed over time—from cracked, sore skin to a more stable day-to-day routine.

This conversation is part of DRYE’s ongoing documentation of real experiences from people working in high-friction, glove-intensive environments.

English subtitles available.

Further Reading and References 

NCBI - Causes of Hand Eczema

ScienceDirect - Irritants and Allergens

OH&S - The Real Cost of Sweaty Gloves

Eagle Protect - Skin Disease and Hand Injuries from Disposable Gloves

Acta Dermato-Venereologica - Contact Dermatitis from Nitrile

HSE - Dermatitis Prevention

Pierrefabre Eczema Foundation - Eczema at Work

OH&S - The Invisible Threat Under Gloves

Chemical Engineering - Problems with Single-Use Gloves

ISHN - Sweaty Gloves and Health Issues