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Vinyl Gloves
Vinyl gloves are made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) which is a synthetic rubber, and are therefore latex free. Whilst vinyl gloves are soft to touch and comfortable to wear, they have traditionally been somewhat loose fitting and prone to tear when compared to other materials such as latex or nitrile, and as such have been limited to applications such as cleaning and food preparation.
As latex prices have continued to rise, and concerns of latex allergies have become more widespread, manufacturers have been developing vinyl as both an economical and useable alternative to latex. There are now examination grade, extra stretchy ultra soft resin vinyl gloves available, that both look and fit like latex, extending the applications of vinyl gloves to areas such as medicine and dentistry. With vinyl gloves being cheaper than both latex and nitrile, being latex free, and now conforming to medical standards, they are becoming a more and more popular option.
Characteristics of Vinyl Gloves
- Latex free
- Resistance to water, oils and foods
- Available as looser fit to make your hand feel unrestricted and relaxed
- Available as form-fitting medical grade glove
- One of the most economical types of disposable gloves available
- Lower elongation and less durable than latex gloves
References
"TheMedSupplyGuide: Vinyl Gloves". Retrieved 19 May 2011.
"Vinyl Exam Gloves". Retrieved 19 May 2011.
"The Virtues of Vinyl Gloves". Retrieved 19 May 2011.