Glove box gloves (sometimes called dry box gloves) allow workers to handle sensitive materials inside the box. Gloves are permanently installed in the box and workers put their hands in the gloves from outside the box. They extend past the shoulder to allow workers to reach all areas of the box and have large-diameter cuffs to fit the openings in the glove box. Thicker gloves provide better protection and have a longer lifespan but are less tactile than thinner gloves. Glove boxes are used in laboratory or research settings when handling sensitive or dangerous materials.