Nitrile Gloves

Nitrile gloves are single-use gloves made from synthetic rubber that mimics latex – despite the fact that nitrile gloves and natural rubber latex gloves share some physical characteristics, the first ones are more resistant to wear and tear and they do not contain any latex protein whatsoever. Moreover, studies have revealed that nitrile gloves are also far more resistant to chemicals and punctures.

These gloves are solvent resistant: they can face oils and certain types of acids, this is why they are a great choice for factories and other manufacturing environments. One of the main reasons why physicians opt for nitrile gloves is to prevent allergic reactions in people who are sensitive to rubber.

Nitrile gloves are very easy to use and they are available in powdered form (cornstarch powder) or unpowdered form. Also, they are available in all sizes from XS to XXL, and they come in a wide range of thicknesses, cuff lengths and textures. They are known for their increased degree of flexibility and for providing the physician with the dexterity it needs.

The quality of the nitrile gloves is directly influenced by the manufacturing process – while these gloves are perfect for manufacturing plants, they may not be suitable for medical settings as they provide less sensitivity, dexterity and flexibility than natural rubber latex gloves. The FDA has set some standards regarding the protection rating of gloves, and all nitrile gloves are carefully tested before they reach the store shelves.

Nitrile gloves are ambidextrous and they are safe to use on a daily basis, as they are comfortable, extra soft and highly durable – perfect for your day-to-day activities. They offer enhanced hand protection against biohazards, and they come with handy cuffs that allow you to put them on quickly and wear them all day long.

Nitrile butadine rubber is used in a wide array of fields, from footwear to creating special sealants and foams, and even in the aeronautical industry. Nitrile gloves, on the other hand, are perfect for those who work in the manufacturing field, as well as by paramedics and those from the medical field. These gloves are widely used in emergency medical service field. Otherwise stated, these gloves are suitable not only for the medical field, but for industrial applications as well – the gloves usually come with beaded cuffs and they eliminate all the adverse reactions that can be caused by natural rubber latex.

However, the applications vary based on the protection grade offered by the FDA – the utility grade nitrile gloves, for instance, are not designed for medical use and they are recommended for less demanding tasks that only require light hand protection, such as household chores. Tattoo artists use these gloves as well to prevent contamination during the process.

One of the most important feature of these gloves is that they provide up to 300% more puncture resistance compared to natural latex gloves – this aspect is particularly useful in the medical field, where health care providers handle needles and sharp medical instruments on a constant basis.

They provide extra comfort – despite the fact that latex gloves are considered to be superior to nitrile ones in terms of flexibility and comfort, nitrile gloves are slowly starting to become more comfortable and to provide more dexterity. Besides, the gloves are very cost-effective as well – while the latex price may fluctuate, the price of nitrile remains constant. The manufacturing techniques also get better and better with every year, thus minimizing the difference between nitrile and latex – especially since most gloves are made from premium nitrile, which ensures increased product consistency.

There are several non-latex materials used for creating gloves, but nitrile is by far the softest yet the strongest material at the moment. The gloves come with a fit snug, they are very safe to use and they do not trigger any allergic reactions whatsoever, thus making them perfect for those who are allergic to latex or conventional rubber. Even though these gloves are highly durable and they offer reliable protection against animal fats, solvents, bases and a wide range of oils, nitrile gloves can react to certain organic solvents and ketones. The gloves offer excellent resistance to cuts and abrasions, but extra caution is advised when handling certain solvents.