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1. The Difference Between Nitrile, Vinyl, and Latex Gloves onestopcleaningsupplies01.medium.com/the-difference-between-nitrile-vinyl-and-latex-gloves-e994fe99cf57 In 2020, disposable gloves have become an essential accessory for all industries as well as homes. While earlier their use was limited to hospitals and the medical industry, these gloves are now in widespread use, thanks to the coronavirus. Disposable gloves are available in numerous varieties, and each kind is meant for a different purpose. The material, design and ergonomic factors, play a key role in deciding the purpose of the gloves. Here we have assembled a handy guide for you to help you in choosing the right kind of disposable gloves. Types of Disposable Gloves There are mainly three types of disposable gloves — nitrile, latex and vinyl. Read on to know how they differ from each other. Latex Gloves Disposable latex gloves are made up of natural rubber. They are the most preferred in the medical industry due to the high level of comfort, flexibility, fit and tactile sensitivity. They easily protect the hands against bacteria and viruses, thus being the go-to-choice for surgeons. One disadvantage of this variant of disposable gloves is that people can have allergic reactions to latex gloves, and thus their popularity has decreased over the years. This has also led to the invention of latex-free gloves, namely disposable nitrile gloves and vinyl gloves. But if you find that you are not allergic to latex, then latex gloves should be your top choice. Nitrile Gloves Disposable nitrile gloves are made up of synthetic material. They are not as flexible or elastic as their latex counterparts, but they do display a high level of durability. They are also resistant to chemicals and viruses. Disposable nitrile gloves are an ideal choice for any industry which involves work with potentially hazardous chemicals. They are also exceptionally puncture-resistant, thus, a good alternative for the medical industry. If you are allergic to latex, disposable nitrile gloves are the ones for you. Vinyl Gloves Disposable vinyl gloves are the cheapest latex-free glove alternative. They are made of synthetic material (PVC, a petroleum- based film) and provide a good level of comfort. 1/2

2. However, these gloves are less durable than disposable nitrile gloves or latex gloves. They also provide protection only against hazardous chemicals, unlike the other two which also protect the wearer from bacteria and viruses. When these gloves are stretched, their protective barrier is compromised. The environmental impact of vinyl gloves is also a concern. Due to these factors, vinyl gloves are mainly used in low-hazard and infection-free industries. We hope this guide helped you in choosing the right disposable gloves for your workplace. Tell us in the comments below which gloves you decided to buy! To get the best advice and also the best prices on disposable gloves and allied cleaning supplies, get in touch with the friendly experts at One Stop Cleaning Supplies who bring over 30 years of experience with them. You can browse their products online and email them on sales@onestopcleaningsupplies.com or phone for advice or help. No need to take the risk of stepping into a store yourself. Connect with the experts and have your cleaning needs sorted in a jiffy. Order today and benefit from their fast shipping across Australia. 2/2