Major Difference Between Nitrile, Latex, and Vinyl Gloves

Disposable gloves are an essential item in any healthcare environment. They not only protect healthcare providers and patients from exposure to potentially dangerous microbes, they also help set a precedent of hygiene and care across the industry. While this shouldn’t come as a surprise, what you might not have realized is that disposable gloves aren’t all created equal.

When buying disposable gloves, there are many different options available to suit different needs. The level of protection, comfort, durability and more all vary between the types of gloves, which include latex gloves, nitrile gloves and vinyl gloves Dubai. With so many choices, the decision can get overwhelming, so let’s break it down and get an idea of why there are so many different types, to begin with. Once you understand this, the process of choosing gloves will be much easier.

Latex Gloves

The most popular glove material, latex is a biodegradable material made of material originating from the latex ducts of rubber trees and despite the development of synthetic materials, is still the most elastic, resilient and form fitting material for gloves.  This gives the wearer a great deal of dexterity, tactility, and comfort making these gloves perfect for medical, auto repair and food service applications.

With high levels of flexibility, protection, and comfort, disposable latex gloves Dubai are suitable for most medical environments as long as latex allergies are not an issue.

Vinyl Gloves

Vinyl gloves Qatar is made from PVC, a petroleum-based film. The primary benefit of vinyl disposable gloves is that they’re inexpensive to manufacture. That being said, they are less durable than latex and nitrile, and they offer limited protection against chemical or biomedical exposure. When vinyl gloves are stretched or flexed, the individual molecules separate and the integrity of the protective barrier is compromised. Vinyl gloves have also raised a red flag in terms of their environmental impact, as noted by Health & Safety International.

Due to their low cost and low protection levels, vinyl gloves are commonly used in non-hazardous and low-infection environments.

Nitrile Gloves                                                                    

Nitrile gloves are made from nitrile butadiene rubber, another synthetic material, making them an alternative for people with latex allergies and has a longer shelf life than latex gloves.  Nitrile is three times more resistant to punctures than latex, however, once the glove is punctured it will tear completely. However, creating a noticeable tear ensures that the wearer replaces the gloves and their hands remain protected.

Nitrile gloves come in a variety of thicknesses, powdered, lightly powdered and powder- free like latex and vinyl. The only drawback to these gloves is the cost. Nitrile is the most expensive of the three types of gloves.

Understanding these key differences will help you make the right decision when selecting new exam gloves for your organization’s unique medical environment. Dhofar Global provides a wide variety of disposable nitrile, vinyl and latex gloves for a multitude of uses and needs.

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