Factors to consider when choosing the right glove

Fit and comfort

Everyone has differently sized and shaped hands, which can be a problem when trying to find a well-fitting glove. First, it should be determined how important it is for the glove to have a specific fit, grip, and texturing, and the need for higher tactility and sensitivity should be identified. These factors are less important for tasks like lighter cleaning or personal hygiene, but can be vital for medical gloves in a hospital setting.

Be aware of the material of the glove, since the fit of the glove can vary from material to material, even if the size is the same. Vinyl gloves have a loose fit, whereas natural rubber latex gloves and nitrile gloves have a tighter, more elastic fit.  Always control that you are using the right size before you proceed with your task. You can test if the glove is too small by straightening the fingers. If the materials stretches, the glove is considered too small.

Physical and biological barriers

Gloves are intended to provide a physical barrier between a person and an object in order to protect the user against cross contamination with microorganisms (i.e bacteria, virus, fungi). But this barrier can be compromised in different ways.

The physical barrier can be broken in terms of a hole, defect or damage in the glove material. This means objects and microorganisms can penetrate through the gloves.

Especially in medical settings, it is important to be aware of chemicals that can pass through gloves on a molecular level, thus breaking the biological barrier of the glove. When this happens, the physical barrier of the glove is intact, but the chemical is able to permeate through the glove.

Durability and strength

When it comes to durability, strength, puncture resistance and tear resistance, nitrile and latex are more durable than vinyl, but this is cannot be the only determining factor when choosing a glove. Application and contextual needs are also a consideration.

If your need is a glove for pumping gas at the gas station or for light household cleaning, a vinyl glove may be the ideal solution. Vinyl gloves are easy to don and generally more economical than nitrile and latex, but is not as durable.

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