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Hm, hadn't thought of that, you really think there might be a transfer of chemicals/heavy metals to food?
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Most of the cheap welding gauntlets in the UK, which I use myself for gardening and conservation tasks are imported from Pakistan. No-one is checking the gloves for heavy metal content. Even the cheapest gauntlets are lined to prevent skin contact.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanning_(leather)
Gives some details.
It may be that you have a responsible manufacturer in Canada.
mespilus
I wouldn't want cheap chromed leather anywhere near food I was preparing for friend & family.
Facetious answer is to check the Half Man/Half Biscuit merchandise.
Real answer: Lakeland or find a mumsnet thread.