Different Types of Disposable Gloves

· Nitrile Gloves

· Latex Gloves 

· Vinyl Gloves

· Poly Gloves

Nitrile Gloves

What are nitrile gloves used for: 

· Healthcare/Medical Examination 

· Food Prep 

· Janitorial/Maintenance 

· Tattoo Parlors 

· Industrial

Advantages of Nitrile Gloves: 

· High puncture and chemical resistance 

· Moderate protection against pathogens 

· Provide good comfort, soft and flexible

· Easy to detect tears 

· Can handle moderate temperatures 

· Long Shelf Life: Typically 5-Years

· Latex-Free

DISADVANTAGES OF NITRILE GLOVES: 

· More stiff than latex

· Reduced dexterity or ability to complete intricate tasks

· Reduced touch sensitivity

· Most expensive disposable option


Latex Gloves 

What are latex gloves used for: 

· Healthcare/Medical Examination

· Dental

· Food Prep 

· Janitorial/Maintenance 

· Salons/Spas

Advantages of Latex Gloves: 

· Extremely flexible

· Offer the best fit and sense of touch 

· High tensile stretch or ability to resist tearing 

· Good protection against pathogens 

· Available as powdered and powder-free 

Disadvantages of Latex Gloves: 

· Latex allergies are becoming more prevalent. 

· Latex may be banned in some states

· Should not be used with organic soils, oils, gas, or grease

· Hard to detect tears

· Second most expensive disposable glove option

· Moderate Shelf Life: Typically 1-3 Years 


Vinyl Gloves 

What are vinyl gloves used for: 

· Food Prep 

· Janitorial 

Advantages of Vinyl Gloves: 

· Lightweight and soft. 

· Provide average resistance to some chemicals like common alcohols. 

· Can be used to handle low heat, such as hot food items.

· Long Shelf Life: Typically 5-Years

· Latex-Free

Disadvantages of Vinyl Gloves:  

· Low tensile strength, meaning it will tear easily. 

· Low protection against pathogens

· Looser fit and less dexterity when compared to nitrile and latex

· Less expensive than nitrile and latex 


Poly Gloves 

What are poly gloves used for: 

· Food Prep 

· Deli Counters 

Advantages of Poly Gloves: 

· Thin 

· Have easy on and off applications. 

· Least expensive disposable option

· Latex-Free

Disadvantages of Poly Gloves: 

· Very loose 

· No protection against pathogens

· Should not be used around heat or hot surfaces


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