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Disposable Gloves

Disposable gloves are gloves that you use one time and then throw away. They are a relatively cheap and effective way to stop contamination in places such as the home, kitchen, health facilities.

Disposable gloves come in packs of 50, 100, and 200.

Disposable gloves come in a range of materials for different uses:

Note: Disposable gloves do not protect you from poking your skin with sharp objects. So if you are handling sharp objects, such as needles, be sure to use the appropriate gloves. We stock cut resistant gloves and needle resistant gloves.

Medical gloves are usually made of polymers such as latex, vinyl, and nitrile, although you may find disposable gloves made of other materials, such as neoprene. Below is a quick comparison of latex vs nitrile vs vinyl, including the differences in design and benefits.

GLOVE TYPE	DEFINITION	ADVANTAGE	PROTECTION LEVEL	CONCERNS
Latex Gloves	Made of Natural Rubber	Highest comfort, flexibility, fit and tactile sensitivity	Bacteria, viruses	Some people have a latex allergy so choose vinyl or nitrile instead.
Nitrile Gloves	Made of Synthetic Material	Stretchy, Durable	Chemicals, viruses	More costly than vinyl gloves and not reusable
Vinyl Gloves	Made of Synthetic material	Cost-efficient synthetic option, comfortable	Chemicals	Do not tolerate abrasion and tear easily. Not suitable for high-risk usage.