Disposable gloves are a common hygienic protective gear, often used by medical personnel, laboratory workers, cleaners, etc. when operating. Here are some of the features of good quality disposable gloves.
Glove material: High quality disposable gloves are usually made of medical grade nitrile rubber or polyurethane materials, which have excellent chemical resistance, abrasion resistance and oil resistance to effectively protect the hands from injury.
Glove shape: Disposable gloves are shaped to fit the hand and fit comfortably to the contours of the hand to avoid gloves falling off or shifting, while the size of the glove should also be appropriate and not too large or too small.
Glove process: High quality disposable gloves with excellent craftsmanship, after strict disinfection treatment, can guarantee the quality of gloves and health, under the premise of extending the service life of gloves.
Glove packaging: Disposable gloves are usually packaged in disposable packaging to prevent the gloves from being confused or contaminated. Good quality glove packaging should be sealed and able to guarantee the quality of the glove for a certain period of time.
What materials are common disposable gloves available in? Which is more durable?
Common disposable glove materials include the following.
Disposable mosu gloves
Disposable mosu gloves are made of polyethylene and thermoplastic elastomer material, with good elasticity and abrasion resistance, usually used to manufacture food contact gloves, protective gloves, etc.
【Temperature】The heat temperature of disposable mosu gloves depends on the specific brand and model, generally can be used at a temperature of 120 ° C to 150 ° C.
【Durability】The durability of disposable mosu gloves is better than ordinary PE, PVC plastic gloves, not easy to break, strong and durable, some areas can replace latex gloves.
【Puncture resistance】 Disposable mosu gloves have better puncture resistance than ordinary PE, PVC plastic gloves, with great sensitivity, good tensile properties and puncture resistance, high tensile strength and good abrasion resistance. Very suitable for use when eating crawfish.
【Glove shape】Mosu gloves have 4 sizes, you can choose the size of the glove according to your preference. Mosu gloves have good elasticity, want to fit your hands, it is recommended to choose the right size.
PE Disposable gloves
PE Disposable gloves are made of polyethylene, a thin, transparent, waterproof, oil- and acid- and alkali-resistant plastic material. Disposable PE gloves are usually used in food processing, catering, beauty and other industries.
【Use temperature】 PE disposable gloves can withstand certain high temperatures, but they are not suitable for contacting overheated items, otherwise they will easily deform or melt. The storage temperature of disposable PE gloves should be below 30 degrees and 80% relative humidity is appropriate.
【Durability】 PE disposable gloves are generally durable because they are made of thin and light material and are easily cut by sharp objects or over-stretched and broken. The advantage of disposable PE gloves is that they are waterproof and oil-proof, and are suitable for use in food processing, catering, and beauty industries. If you need more durable, flexible and protective gloves, you can choose other materials such as latex, nitrile, PU, etc.
【Puncture resistance】 PE disposable gloves are not very puncture resistant, because it is a thin material, easy to be cut or punctured by sharp objects.
【Glove shape】 The fit of PE disposable gloves is general, because it is a hard material, not easy to fit the hand shape, and not very breathable.
Disposable nitrile gloves
Disposable nitrile gloves are made of synthetic nitrile material, which does not contain the proteins in latex that make humans allergic to reactions, and are acid-resistant, alkali-resistant, oil-resistant, non-toxic, and odorless. Disposable nitrile gloves also have anti-static, aging resistance and oil resistance.
【Use temperature】Nitrile gloves are oil and heat resistant rubber gloves that can be used at temperatures below 200°C. Some brands of nitrile gloves have been specially treated to withstand higher temperatures.
【Durability】Disposable nitrile gloves are more durable than disposable latex gloves and disposable Vinyl gloves, with higher tensile strength and excellent abrasion resistance, not easy to break, and can provide greater chemical splash protection.
【Puncture resistance】 Nitrile gloves are easily deformed at high temperatures, but their puncture resistance is still better.
【Glove shape】 Nitrile gloves are designed according to the shape of the human hand and have great sensitivity. The fit of disposable nitrile gloves also depends on the size, shape and material of the glove. Generally speaking, disposable nitrile gloves are lighter and thinner and can accommodate hands of different sizes and shapes, but there may be some gaps or uncomfortable tightness. If you want disposable nitrile gloves that fit your hands better, you can choose the right size and style, or choose thicker or longer disposable nitrile gloves.
Disposable Vinyl gloves
Disposable Vinyl gloves are made of polyvinyl chloride, a plastic product that is not easily degraded and is polluting to the environment. The advantage of disposable Vinyl gloves is that they are resistant to weak acids and alkalis and have a low ionic content, making them suitable for use in clean rooms, semiconductors, liquid crystals and other industries.
【Use temperature】 The use temperature of disposable Vinyl gloves should not exceed 45℃ in general, otherwise it will affect the strength and protective performance of the gloves.
【Durability】 Disposable Vinyl gloves are not very durable, easy to be cut or worn, not suitable for high-risk operations. If you want more durable disposable gloves, you can consider latex gloves or nitrile gloves, which have better elasticity and puncture resistance.
【Puncture resistance】Disposable Vinyl gloves are less durable and puncture resistant, easily cut or worn, and are not suitable for high-risk operations.
【Glove shape】 Disposable Vinyl gloves also have a poor fit because the plastic material is not flexible and does not adapt well to different sizes and shapes of hands.
Disposable Vitrile gloves
Vitrile gloves are a new type of synthetic gloves that are made from a mixture of PVC and nitrile raw materials, and have the advantages of both PVC and nitrile gloves. The feel and elasticity of hybrid gloves are close to that of nitrile gloves, while the wearing comfort tends to be that of Vinyl gloves. Hybrid gloves offer higher durability, aging resistance, and are more resistant to oils and solvents than traditional Vinyl gloves. Blended butyl gloves are suitable for medical examination, dental, first aid, nursing, gardening, cleaning and other occasions.
【Use temperature】 There is no clear regulation on the use temperature of mixed-butyl gloves, but generally it should not exceed 45℃, otherwise it will affect the strength and protection performance of the gloves. If you need to use gloves in a high temperature environment, you can choose high temperature resistant gloves, such as heat resistant gloves or fire resistant gloves.
【Durability】The durability of hybrid gloves is better than traditional Vinyl gloves because hybrid gloves have added nitrile raw materials to improve the elasticity and puncture resistance of the gloves. However, they are not as durable as pure nitrile gloves because they have a lower nitrile content and are not fully resistant to grease and solvents. If you want more durable disposable gloves, you can consider pure nitrile gloves, which have a higher nitrile content and better physical properties.
【Puncture resistance】The puncture resistance of hybrid gloves is better than that of traditional Vinyl gloves because they have added nitrile to improve the elasticity and toughness of the gloves. However, the puncture resistance of hybrid gloves is not as good as that of pure nitrile gloves, because the nitrile content of hybrid gloves is lower and cannot completely resist the puncture of sharp objects.
【Glove shape】 The shape of the gloves is better than traditional Vinyl gloves because they are made with nitrile, which improves the softness and elasticity of the gloves. Blended gloves can fit different sizes and shapes of hands, and are not easily slipped or loosened. However, the fit of hybrid gloves is still not as good as pure nitrile gloves because the nitrile content of hybrid gloves is lower and cannot fully adapt to the small changes in the hand.
Disposable latex gloves
Latex gloves are a natural rubber glove with good elasticity and durability, but they are easily deformed at high temperatures.
【Use temperature】The recommended use temperature of latex gloves is generally around 60°C.
【Durability】silicone gloves are more durable, but it should be noted that silicone gloves are easy to wear and tear.
【Puncture resistance】 Latex gloves are easily deformed at high temperatures, which may affect their puncture resistance.
【Glove shape】 The fit of disposable latex gloves also depends on the size, shape and material of the glove. Generally speaking, disposable latex gloves are softer and can fit different sizes and shapes of hands, but there may be some allergies or discomfort. The fit of disposable latex gloves is similar to that of disposable nitrile gloves, which are better. If you want a disposable latex glove that fits your hands better, you can choose the right size and style, or choose a powder-free or thicker disposable latex glove.
Disposable silicone gloves
Silicone gloves are a kind of gloves made of silicone material, with high temperature resistance, anti-slip, anti-scald, waterproof, oil-proof, etc. They are suitable for baking, oven, microwave oven, etc.
【Use temperature】Silicone gloves are a kind of high temperature and corrosion resistant gloves, which can be used at temperatures below 200°C.
【Durability】Silicone gloves have excellent aging resistance and cold resistance, long service life.
【Puncture resistance】 Although the rubber gloves perform well at high temperatures, their puncture resistance is slightly lower than that of polyurethane and nitrile gloves.
【Glove shape】 The fit of silicone gloves depends on the size, shape and material of the gloves. Generally speaking, silicone gloves are soft and can accommodate hands of different sizes and shapes, but there may be some gaps or uncomfortable looseness. If you want silicone gloves that fit your hands better, you can choose the right size and style, or choose double or five layers of thickened silicone gloves.
Other materials: In addition, there are some brands of disposable gloves made with plastic, metal and other materials for special occasions.
It is important to note that each material of disposable gloves has its own applicable scenario and maximum use temperature, and you should check the brand, model and manufacturing material of the gloves before use to ensure that they can withstand high temperatures. At the same time, the use of disposable gloves also need to follow the appropriate safety procedures to avoid contamination or damage to the gloves.
In short, good quality disposable gloves should have good material, suitable shape, excellent craftsmanship, packaging sealing and other characteristics.
