Gloves are essential for safety and sanitation in different applications like dentistry, healthcare, home care, food processing, etc. Powered latex gloves are the most popular, but they are known to cause some allergic reactions in some people.
The good news is that there are other large latex-free gloves in the market that are just as strong and effective as latex gloves.
Nitrile Gloves
These are the most popular latex-free gloves because of their strength, pierce resistance, chemical, oil, grease, biohazard protection, and temperature resistance. Nitrile is a synthetic rubber manufactured using acrylonitrile and butadiene.
The gloves have a longer shelf life than latex or vinyl gloves, meaning you can safely purchase them in bulk. The only downside is that they are not as flexible as latex gloves, so be keen on the sizes.
Vinyl Gloves
These large latex-free gloves are made using PVC, a petroleum-based product, and a plasticizing agent for flexibility. They are the most affordable gloves and give the best light-duty disposable gloves value.
They are, however, less resilient and more susceptible to punctures and tears. They also don’t have a lot of chemical or biomedical resistance and are less breathable than latex or nitrile gloves, which might cause sweating after prolonged use.
Neoprene Gloves
Neoprene is a synthetic powder-free material with higher strength. Many neoprene glove manufacturers add a nitrile coat to them. They offer good protection against viral penetration and have high chemical and alcohol resistance.
However, they are not as flexible as latex gloves, making them uncomfortable. They are also among the most expensive glove options.
Polyisoprene Gloves
Polyisoprene is an artificial material made by polymerizing isoprene. These gloves offer better mechanical protection than natural rubber gloves and are more comfortable than synthetic gloves.
However, they have less strength and elasticity, so you should be keen on the size when purchasing them.
