The Soft Hands 100% cotton gloves gently cover hands and help protect skin injuries and disorders. These gloves promote the absorption of creams and help prevent staining of bedding and clothing. For use with left or right hand. Cotton and Fabric Gloves: These basic gloves keep hands clean and may offer protection from light scratches. However, they are not useful when handling liquids or sharps. Often, they are used to keep skin oils off of delicate surfaces or to avoid picking up light dirt. Cotton work gloves are among the most common types of personal protective equipment (PPE) worn during general work functions. Some industries that use cotton work gloves include: Automotive worn during plastic injection molding operations, and for parts handling.