Disposable Gloves for Protection Against Contaminants

Disposable gloves are single-use gloves that protect the hands against contaminants. They are commonly used in medical settings, food handling, cleaning, and more.
Category
Emergency supply
Where to get
Available in most pharmacies and online stores.
Applicable for
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Disposable Gloves FAQ


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What are the different types of disposable gloves?

Nitrile and latex are two of the most common types of general-use disposable gloves. Choose the best material for protecting your hands. Single-use gloves aren’t an essential accessory on most days, but they can be an effective illness-preventing measure.

What are disposable gloves made of?

There is a wide variety of disposable gloves available, each suitable for different applications. They are made from materials including latex, nitrile, and vinyl. Additional factors such as the level of comfort, protection, and durability will all have a bearing on the appropriate buying choice. What are Disposable Gloves Used for?

Which disposable gloves are best?

Nitrile gloves are the most popular disposable gloves due to their strength and their chemical and abrasion resistance. Nitrile gloves offer three times more puncture resistance than latex or vinyl, so you can take on tougher jobs with these gloves. Nitrile disposable gloves are resistant to greases, most acids and bases, and oils.

Why should you choose a disposable glove?

The glove you select should protect against all chemical hazards. Disposable gloves are a cost effective way to handle chemicals or biological agents that contaminate the glove. The decontamination procedure is fairly complicated, expensive, and time-consuming. It makes sense, then, to sacrifice durability to avoid it.

What are disposable gloves?

Disposable gloves are worn by medical staff and caregivers to prevent cross-contamination. They come in a range of materials including latex, nitrile, and polyvinyl. Gloves for medical use fall under the category of either examination or surgical. Surgical gloves are designed for optimum fitting and offer high levels of sensitivity.

What materials are used in disposable gloves?

Our disposable gloves range features latex, vinyl, nitrile, and vinyl-nitrile blend materials, to ensure that no matter your unique set of needs, we can provide you with the ultimate safety glove solution.

Are unigloves disposable gloves industry specific?

From the superior elasticity of latex to the latex-free chemical resistance offered by nitrile to our easily donned and removed vinyl gloves, the disposable gloves range from Unigloves has been designed to be industry, and application, specific.

Are disposable gloves safe?

Disposable gloves are single-use gloves designed to protect the wearer from a range of potentially hazardous items. However, while wearing disposable gloves will offer a certain level of protection, it’s worth bearing in mind that you should still aim to avoid harmful substances where possible to ensure your safety.

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