Encore

About Encore

Encore is a name that appears on two distinct families of practical, shop-and-jobsite products: graduated plastic mixing pails and lids, and powder-free latex gloves. This page covers the Encore range as it appears across those products, so you can see what each line is designed to do and how to choose the right item.

Encore Mix 'N Measure Pails and Containers

The pail side of the range is associated with Encore Plastics, a paint-sundries maker. The company's own history describes a start as a regional paint sundries distributor, followed by acquisitions that brought injection molding and thermoforming in-house. Its Mix 'N Measure line is built around a simple idea: put the measuring marks on the container so ratios can be checked without a separate cup.

• Flat bottoms make mixing more stable and easier to stir thoroughly.
• Dual graduations in ounces and metric units help when following a manufacturer's mix ratio.
• Solvent-resistant plastic is intended for use with paints, pastes, and adhesives.
• Ringfree designs with a handle, such as the 5-quart pail, are handy for carrying and for cutting in with a brush.

Sizes run from a 1-quart graduated container up to 5-gallon pails. Because lids are typically sold separately, it's worth matching a replacement lid to the pail size, such as the white lid made for 3.5 and 5 gallon pails. A lid helps keep material clean and slows skinning between uses.

Encore Gloves

The glove products are part of Ansell's ENCORE line, which is known in healthcare settings. The Perry Style 42 PF is a powder-free latex glove with an anatomic design and a polymer-coated interior for easier donning. Encore Acclaim is a powder-free latex glove with a smooth, anti-slip exterior intended for secure handling. The Perry Style 42 and Acclaim styles are described by the manufacturer as tested for use with chemotherapy drugs. Both are made from natural rubber latex, so anyone with a latex sensitivity should choose a different material.

What to Consider When Choosing

• Size and capacity: Choose the smallest container that fits the job to reduce waste, and confirm glove sizing before ordering by the box.
• Compatibility: Check that the material you plan to mix is compatible with the container, and check glove material against any allergies.
• Intended use: Glove ratings and sterility vary by style, so match the glove to the task described by the manufacturer.

Whether you are measuring out a quart of coating for a small repair or stocking protective gloves, Encore products are straightforward, task-focused items that do their jobs without fuss.