diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/gloves/miscellaneous.dm b/code/modules/clothing/gloves/miscellaneous.dm
index dfb370d38ce..c93db78d4d5 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/gloves/miscellaneous.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/gloves/miscellaneous.dm
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@
 	siemens_coefficient = 0.30
 	permeability_coefficient = 0.01
 	item_color="white"
-
+	germ_level = 0
 	cmo
 		item_color = "medical"		//Exists for washing machines. Is not different from latex gloves in any way.