Choosing The Right Glove:powder Free Nitrile, Vinyl Or Latex
There are many different types of gloves available for a range of uses. They come in a wide range of different fabrics so that they can protect both the wearer and the people they touch from different threats. These can be threats such as hazardous chemicals to protection from harmful diseases like MRSA. The are used in a range of industries as some automobile mechanics wear nitrile gloves to prevent car oil getting on their skin, as this can be potentially dangerous to their health. Those conducting scientific and medical tasks tend to wear latex gloves and other gloves to protect their patients or test samples from outside infection.
Latex gloves are very practical for those who work in the care, health and medical industries. The reason for this is they provide an superb barrier that guard against contact with blood, other body fluids, and microorganisms. Latex gloves are also very efficient as they very durable, providing a strong barrier with very little leakage compared to other glove fabrics as well as keeping their integrity for longer when being used. Latex gloves are also very comfortable to wear and are easy to put on whether they are powdered or powder free gloves, this makes them good for completing complicated tasks like surgery. The only problem with latex is that some people have latex allergies but there are a number of alternative materials available.
Vinyl gloves are constructed from poly vinyl chloride also known as PVC. They are soft and comfortable to wear whilst also being very cost effective. While they aren’t as strong as other gloves, vinyl gloves are still a good solution for low risk uses because they have good anti static properties and are extremely resistant to alcohols, fats and acids. Vinyl gloves also limit the irritation of eczema and other skin problems.
Nitrile gloves are the main rival to latex gloves. Nitrile gloves are put together from synthetic polymers which are free of proteins. This helps to reduce allergic reactions and irritation to the skin. Nitrile gloves are typically bright blue because this allows any imperfections or tears to be spotted easily, although this is not very likely to happen as they are extremely strong making them perfect for use in a range of industries.
People are currently debating over the use of powdered and powder free gloves. Powdered gloves are cheap to produce and are easy to don if you have wet hands but there are concerns about the safety of the powder in the gloves. This has meant powder free gloves becoming more popular as they are safer and just as practical. The main concern with powder free gloves is the cost of production and changing manufacturing techniques in order to produce enough to meet demands.
