Why Choose Powder Free Vinyl Gloves?

Vinyl gloves are used in a huge variety of household and commercial applications, and since their arrival on the market decades ago, are still one of the most popular types of disposable safety glove. Generally cheaper than their latex or nitrile counterparts, vinyl gloves are an excellent low-cost, everyday glove solution, especially in workplaces where regular donning and removal are required.

 

Are vinyl gloves powder free?

Whilst powder has become less popular in glove manufacturing over recent years, not all vinyl gloves are powder free, and many manufacturers now offer both powdered and non-powdered glove varieties.

 

The powder coating in disposable gloves, which is most often cornstarch, is aimed at making donning the gloves easier, thus reducing the risk of tearing. Unfortunately, the powdered cornstarch in gloves can be a potential hazard for workplaces, as the powder can act as a carrier for airborne particles and cause contamination of the workplace, materials, and even cause irritation to the airways of workers and those in the vicinity.

 

Why choose powder free vinyl gloves?

Vinyl gloves, made from PVC (polyvinyl chloride) are an inexpensive disposable plastic glove and are often much cheaper than their latex or nitrile glove alternatives. Waterproof and resistant to a range of low-level chemicals such as detergents and other cleaning products, vinyl gloves provide wearers with protection against some of the most common household and industrial hazards.

 

Although they are less resistant to tearing and puncturing than latex or nitrile gloves, vinyl gloves still play an important role in many workplaces, especially in roles where regular removal and replacement is required, such as in food preparation, processing and handling roles, veterinary practices, cleaning roles, and more.

 

Despite the risks that the powder in powdered gloves pose, many workplaces prefer the level of comfort and ease of donning that these types of gloves provide. That is why, at Unigloves, we’ve developed our unique Unicare vinyl range, which is not only free from latex and chemical accelerators, but most of which are free from powder. To offer easy donning and removal and reduce the risk of tearing, our Unicare vinyl range is polymer coated for smoother application and more comfortable wear.

 

What are powder free vinyl gloves used for?

Powder free vinyl gloves are commonly found in a range of household and commercial applications, due to their low cost and versatility. Although nitrile gloves should be used where stronger chemicals are a risk, vinyl gloves offer protection against some common low level chemicals, and other irritants or potentially hazardous materials such as bodily fluids, detergents and other cleaning products, laundry liquids and powders, paints, and more. Some of their most common applications are in:

Painting and printing

Care home work

Veterinary practices

Dentistry and dental health

Cleaning and janitorial work

Food processing and handling

Assembly and manufacturing

Local authority work

For everyday, low-risk applications, vinyl gloves are an excellent, low-cost solution. 

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