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Which Gloves Are Better Nitrile Or Latex

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Which Gloves Are Better Nitrile Or Latex

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  1. Which Gloves Are Better Nitrile Or Latex? CHOOSE THE BEST MATERIAL FOR PROTECTING YOUR HANDS VISIT US AT: https://bit.ly/34KWVff

  2. What is Nitrile? Nitrile is a synthetic rubber compound that is commonly used as a disposable glove material. Nitrile has been around for a while, but only recently it’s become more affordable, which explains why it’s gaining popularity throughout medical, food and cleaning industries. Nitrile has a higher puncture resistance than any other glove material. Nitrile Gloves Medical Grade also has a better chemical resistance than Latex or Vinyl gloves.

  3. What is Latex? Latex comes directly from rubber trees. Latex gloves are the most commonly used disposable gloves because they have been the only strong disposable glove material option on the market. However, now many hospitals and clinics have begun replacing their latex gloves with nitrile gloves. So this leads us to the ultimate question of Which Gloves are Better, Nitrile or Latex? The answer is that Nitrile is a stronger, higher-quality glove compared to Latex. However, Latex is a cheaper option for those that do not require stronger chemical and puncture resistance. It does depend on what job or task you are planning on using gloves for.

  4. What Are Latex Gloves Made From? Latex is made of organic tree sap making it a 100% natural material. Nitrile, Vinyl, Chloroprene were all’ attempts to copy or improve on latex from glove manufacturers such as Duraskin. Because latex is natural and comes from a tree, some people are allergic to it. But, allergies are generally mild and can be prevented easily; choose different glove materials! And, research showed that simply using powder free gloves can mitigate allergies.

  5. What Are Nitrile Gloves Made Of? Nitrile gloves are made of inorganic synthetic materials derived from petroleum. Nitrile is the obvious choice for many; tattoo artists love black gloves, hobbyists and surgeons like its precision. Because of covid, many tattoo artists even donated their nitrile gloves to essential workers and medical facilities. Generally, hospitals don’t use anything except medical grade nitrile, but covid caused shortages across the United States. Nurses reported having to disinfect their gloves with Purell because there was not an adequate PPE supply.

  6. Latex Latex balances comfort and protection. It is the most popular natural glove material. However, google search traffic shows that nitrile remains more popular than latex. A study found that natural latex gloves have excellent barrier protection. The introduction of powder-free latex led to a reduction in allergic reactions among healthcare workers. Nitrile Nitrile is more puncture resistant and protects from a variety of chemicals. Surgeons, lab technicians, and tattoo artists are professions that appreciate nitrile’s dexterous material. Academic labs and research facilities benefit from nitrile’s broad resistance. Always double check your chemical with the glove manufacturer’s material’s compatibility.

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