Both Latex vs Nitrile gloves help reduce the risk of cross-contamination, but what’s the difference between Nitrile and Latex gloves. Let’s find out.
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Latex vs Nitrile Gloves: What’s the Difference?
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Latex Gloves (Best comfort, fit and use)
Pros:
✅ Made from Natural rubber collected from Rubber trees.
✅ Fits and feels like your own skin, offers excellent movement of fingers and hand, elastic and strong.
✅ Excellent biological protection against blood borne pathogens, bacteria and viruses where risk of infection is a concern.
✅ Best for use in patient care, hospitals, where risk of disease is a major concern.
✅ Biodegradable.
✅ Comes in a lightly powdered and powder free version at a very competitive price.
Cons:
Not good to use with chemicals especially where solvents are involved.
Not suitable for people with sensitivity to latex allergy.
Lower puncture resistance from sharp objects compared to nitrile.
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Nitrile Gloves (Non-Allergenic)
Pros:
✅ Made from synthetic rubber derived from petroleum.
✅ Comes only in powder free versions in the market.
✅ Able to withstand oils, solvents and acids. A glove of choice to use for chemical handling.
✅ An alternative glove choice to use in medical professions for individuals sensitive to latex allergy. (non allergenic)
✅ Expose the glove and make it unusable if punctured or holed.
✅ Prevents its use by completely damaging itself if there exists unnoticed puncture or hole.
✅ Higher puncture resistance from sharp objects.
Cons:
Quite rigid to stretch. Does not offer high elasticity and flexibility compared to latex gloves.
Low sensitivity to touch.
Non biodegradable.
Slightly higher price when compared to Latex gloves.
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