Disposable Gloves

Disposable Gloves

Posted in Gear, Medical

Disposable gloves are used in medical and food industry as well as in households mainly to avoid germs. These gloves can be perfect to wear while cooking when you have hand wounds, because the glove will eliminate any chance of contamination, and will also help to keep the wound dry. These gloves are available in different varieties, depending on the field of application and other factors like allergy to certain components. The 4 most common varieties of disposable gloves are:

  • Latex gloves: These disposable gloves offer excellent comfort as well as protection. These serve as an optimal barrier against any kind of biological contaminations. The latex gloves are made from natural rubber and they are resistant to puncturing.
  • Vinyl gloves: These are cost effective alternative solution to latex gloves. They offer excellent comfort and work as an effective barrier against any type of biological contaminations. These gloves are available in different grades and they make a good option for people with latex allergy.
  • Nitrile gloves: The nitrile gloves are considered as the best replacement for latex gloves. These gloves offer resistance against biological contaminations as well as a number of chemicals. These are made from 100% synthetic polymer which includes acrylonitrile, butadiene and carboxylic acid and is even more resistant to puncturing than their latex or vinyl counterparts.
  • Polyethylene gloves: These gloves can serve as a cheap option for making a wall between hands and the material handled. These are mostly used in the food industry for hygiene reasons.

One should consider the particular application before picking up disposable gloves.