Vinyl gloves are great for basic hand protection in a low infection environment.
Difference between vinyl and latex.
This latex free option offers a looser fit and are suited for low risk short term tasks.
Vinyl gloves are more suited for short term low risk tasks where cost is a factor.
To compensate for decreased durability these gloves are far less expensive.
Little to no protection against chemicals and biohazards.
Looser and less durable than latex and nitrile vinyl gloves are a popular choice for situations where high levels of durability and protection are less of a priority.
Are most puncture resistant.
Nitrile gloves are often preferred since these non latex gloves best resemble the stretchy feel of latex gloves and are also highly durable and puncture resistant.
As you read on consider which attributes are most important for your place of work.
Mold to your hand for a great fit.
Choose the best material for protecting your hands.
Are good for wearing an extended amount of time.
However many prefer to use higher end gloves such as nitrile gloves.
With any product there are pros and cons to everything.
Vinyl gloves which are made from pvc polyvinyl chloride are usually the cheapest latex free gloves.
Nitrile vs latex vs vinyl.
Great for people with latex allergies.
Vinyl gloves offer a different option to latex and nitrile.
Nitrile and latex are two of the most common types of general use disposable gloves.
The most economic option of the three if you are not concerned about increased durability or protection vinyl gloves are a great choice for you.
Work well for high risk situations involving infectious material.
Are available in blue or black to help identify if the glove has been punctured.
Have a high level of sensitivity.
They are looser fitting and generally used more in the food industry where durability and protection are not as important they are also a less expensive option.
Latex gloves have superior resistance to tear puncture and are also more waterproof because it is easier to control the level of microholes therefore safer for risk jobs eg with biological material.
Best for use with non hazardous materials vinyl makes a good multi purpose glove for general use.
Latex gloves are made of natural rubber natural origin material from rubber tree while vinyl gloves are produced with raw synthetic materials mainly pvc poly vinyl chloride and phthalates dinp plasticizers that makes plastics soft and pliable.
They are great for basic hand protection in a low infection environment.
Best for use with non hazardous materials vinyl makes a good multi purpose glove for general use.