Latex Protective Gloves
Due to their resistance to puncturing, latex protective gloves serve as an ideal barrier against biological contaminants. Created from natural rubber, latex is known to offer the greatest fit of any of the disposable gloves. Due to the increasing number of latex allergies, many food service providers have switched to either disposable nitrile gloves or vinyl protective gloves. Although, latex protective gloves still remain the glove of choice by most healthcare providers, mainly because they offer a strong combination of chemical resistance and barrier protection at an economical price. Latex protective gloves are typically white in color, but are also sold in black, blue and a variety of other colors. Healthcare applications prefer white to reflect the sanitary environment, while other industries prefer black, which hides the appearance of chemical stains.
Latex Protective Gloves – Powder Vs. Powder Free
Our latex protective gloves are offered powdered or powder-free. Powdered gloves are typically easier to put on and take off, in addition to having a longer shelf life. Powder-free gloves can eliminate powder induced irritation and the residue after removal. Plus, a powder-free glove is less likely to spread allergens.
Why do powder-free latex protective gloves cost more?
During the manufacturing process, powder is used to prevent gloves from sticking together, which is fairly inexpensive. When creating a powder-free glove, more costly processes must take place to make the gloves easier to don without powder.
