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Gloves
A glove is a garment worn over the hand. Gloves usually have separate openings or sheaths for each finger and the thumb.
3 common disposable gloves include:
- Nitrile (Acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber)
- TPE (Thermoplastic Polyethyene Glove)
- Vinyl (Polyvinyl Chloride aka PVC)
Usage of these gloves:
| Nitrile | TPE |
Vinyl | |
| General | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Food prep | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Cooking | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Counter tasks | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Dish washing | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Janitorial | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Exam | ✔ | ||
| High risk | |||
| Power or powder-free | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Latex-free | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
What is the difference between the 3 types of gloves?
| Nitrile | TPE |
Vinyl | |
|
Level of Barrier Protection (Resistant to punctures and tears) |
Excellent | Fair | Poor |
|
Allergen Content (Contains protein and chemical allergen) |
Very Good No latex proteins but some chemical curing agents |
Very Good No latex proteins but some chemical curing agents |
Very Good No natural rubber proteins and no chemical curing agents |
|
Strength and Durability (High tensile strength) |
Excellent | Very Good | Poor |
|
Elasticity (High memory, allowing the film to always return to its original shape) |
Very Good | Fair | Fair to Poor |
|
Fit and Comfort |
Very Good | Very Good | Fair |
|
Chemical Resistance (Protects from caustics and detergents) |
Excellent | Fair | Fair |
|
Economical (Price point) |
Good | Good |
Very Good |
Sunlight Paper offers:
- Vinyl or TPE Gloves
- Powdered or Powder-free
- Blue or clear
- Size S (80-90mm), M (90-100mm), L (100-110mm), XL (110-120mm)
Here is a 5-step instruction guide on how to use the glove right:
1) Choose a glove size that fits well and is designed for your intended use
2) Check if there are any rips or punctures
3) Always wash and dry your hands before putting on a pair of gloves
4) Never wash or reuse disposable gloves
5) Remove your gloves from the outside and be sure to wash your hands!
For other tissue and hygiene products, check out our range of Jumbo Roll Tissue, Paper Hand Towel and Garbage Bags.
