Disposable gloves are important personal protective equipment (PPE) used in practically all industries, from the medical field to the automotive industry. They help prevent contamination, the transmission of harmful pathogens and protect the wearer from exposure to potentially dangerous materials. Gloves are made from different materials, with nitrile, vinyl, and latex being the most common.
Traditionally, latex gloves were most popular because of tactile hand dexterity and cost-effectiveness. However, due to the prevalence of latex allergies, alternative materials had to be used. Nitrile gloves had less elasticity and were more expensive to produce than latex, but advancements in manufacturing have increased their performance and made them more affordable in recent years. Nitrile gloves are now more chemical resistant, puncture-resistant, and durable than other materials while being cost-effective.
While black nitrile gloves are the most popular shade in many industries today, the color doesn’t affect the glove’s quality or level of protection. The chosen color is more likely an industry preference or for color coding within the workplace.See last picture for more application field.