Disposable gloves play a crucial role in many different industries, from healthcare and hairdressing to food preparation , laboratories and more.
Whether you’re washing hair, cleaning commercial premises, food prepping in a busy kitchen, caring for someone, handling chemicals, or employed in a wide range of other sectors, it’s important to choose the gloves that best suit the purpose.
Gloveman Supplies offers a selection of disposable gloves in a variety of materials including vinyl, latex and nitrile. Playing an essential role in workplace safety and hygiene, they can help combat the spread of germs, prevent cross-contamination in food preparation areas and reduce the risks of sore skin through exposure to water or hazardous substances.
What are latex gloves?
If you’re looking for maximum flexibility, latex gloves are the preferred choice of many carers and chefs for finer tasks. Comfortable to wear, they permit users to move their fingers freely without hindrance; in fact, you’ll hardly know you’re wearing them.
Our disposable latex gloves are suitable for a variety of purposes in both professional and personal settings where safety and hygiene are of the utmost importance. Compliant with safety standards MDD 93/42/EEC/EN374 and EN455 Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4, they are a Class 1 medical device, they are safe to use in patient settings.
Tested to AQL 1.5 standard, they are suitable for use in hairdressing, food handling, tattooing, piercing, light car maintenance and DIY, providing protection against soiling and non-organic low-hazard chemicals. Our non-powdered varieties further limit contamination, making them ideal for food handling and patient care.
Latex is biodegradable, limiting its environmental impact.
What are vinyl gloves?
The most economical solution for various workplace needs, disposable vinyl gloves are ideal for those who require multiple pairs during a typical day. A durable synthetic material made from PVC, vinyl has a longer expiry date than some other materials. Offering a comfortable and smooth feel that ensures every task can be performed hygienically, vinyl gloves protect against soiling and low-hazard chemicals, reducing the risk of an allergic reaction.
Our disposable vinyl gloves are protein-free and conform to safety standards MDD 93/42/EEC/EN374 and EN455 Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4. Tested to standard AQL 1.5, they are a Class 1 Medical Device safe for use within healthcare settings, including patient care.
They are also suitable for a multitude of other applications, both personal and professional, including food handling, tattooing, hairdressing, piercing, DIY and light car maintenance. We provide both powdered and non-powdered vinyl gloves, available in value packs and a choice of sizes. There is also a wide choice of colours, including clear, red, yellow, green and blue vinyl gloves.
What is the difference between latex and vinyl gloves?
Latex gloves are made from natural rubber, providing good flexibility and a snug fit, while vinyl gloves are an equally comfortable, synthetic, latex-free alternative, made from PVC. Vinyl gloves are often preferred by those who have sensitive skin, but who require the protection of a high-quality pair of disposable rubber gloves.
What are nitrile gloves?
Our disposable nitrile gloves are an appropriate choice in various settings, from kitchens to laboratories, as they’re resistant to oil and chemicals. Unlike natural rubber, disposable nitrile gloves don’t contain latex proteins, making them ideal for wearers with sensitive skin.
Commonly used in medical applications such as patient care, examinations, taking blood pressure readings and tending minor wounds, nitrile gloves provide superb puncture resistance and barrier protection against contaminants and chemicals. With enhanced tactile sensitivity, they assure extended durability, and a secure and comfortable fit.
Compliant with the European safety standard EN455 Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4, Medical Devices Directive MDD 93/42/EEC and AQL 1.5 regulations, our disposable nitrile gloves have been extensively tested for safety assurance.
Available in powdered and powder-free variations, we offer a choice of colours including black, green, red, yellow, orange, white and blue nitrile gloves.
Safety work gloves
We also provide a range of safety work gloves; a crucial form of personal protective equipment for your workforce. Disposable rubber safety gloves are an essential part of your workplace PPE, enhancing safety and comfort and helping to prevent cuts and skin punctures. They can also provide impact-resistance for employees carrying out heavy-duty activities.
Standard work gloves are commonly made from cotton or leather, but our industrial PPE alternatives can provide extra strength against tearing and abrasion, while remaining flexible enough to allow employees to move their hands and fingers freely.
Our range of work safety gloves includes nylon, PVC, polyurethane, nitrile, latex, thermal, rigger and a polyester/cotton blend that can be coated in nitrile.
High-performance industrial PPE assures cut resistance of up to level five on specified work gloves, enabling employees to complete their jobs safely and with greater confidence. With the appropriate PPE safety glove solution, they can achieve maximum functionality, no matter what their tasks.
The importance of selecting the right glove based on the task in hand should never be underestimated. Please feel free to browse Gloveman Supplies’ range of gloves, and be sure to contact our team if you would like to discuss the advantages of trade accounts.
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