Mens & Womens Health

There are wide varieties of gloves available to buy for hand protection. They are available in a number of different materials so that they can protect both the wearer and the people they come in contact with from different threats. These can be threats such as hazardous solutions to protecting from diseases and infections. The are used in a range of industries as some car mechanics don latex gloves to prevent car oil getting on their skin, as this can be very damaging to their health. At the same time medical and scientific staff wear latex gloves and other gloves to protect their patients or test samples from outside infection.

There is currently a debate over powdered and powder free gloves. Powdered gloves tend to be cheap to manufacture and are easy to put on if you have damp hands but there are growing concerns about using powder in gloves. This has resulted in powder free gloves becoming more popular as they are safer and just as practical. The only problem with powder free gloves is the cost of production and adapting existing manufacturing techniques in order to produce enough to meet demands.

Nitrile gloves are a flexible alternative to gloves made from latex. They are constructed from synthetic polymers which don’t contain any proteins. This can help to prevent and reduce allergic reactions and irritation to the skin. Nitrile gloves are often a purple or blue colour as this allows any punctures or tears to be spotted easily, although this situation is unlikely to occur as they are extremely durable making them perfect for medical, health and industrial uses.

Latex gloves are a good solution for those who work in the care, health and medical industries. The reason for this is they provide an fantastic barrier that prevents contact with bodily fluids like blood and microorganisms. Latex gloves are also very efficient as they very durable, providing a strong barrier with very little leakage compared to other glove materials as well as keeping their integrity for longer when put under pressure. Latex gloves are incredibly comfortable to wear and are easy to don whether they are powdered or powder free gloves, this means they are good for completing complicated tasks like surgery. The only issue with latex is that a few people have latex allergies but there are a number of alternative materials available.

Vinyl gloves are typically constructed from poly vinyl chloride also known as PVC. They provide a good fit so are comfortable to don whilst also being cheap to manufacture and buy. While they aren’t as strong as other gloves, vinyl gloves are still practical for low risk uses because they have supreme anti static properties and are extremely resistant to alcohols, fats and acids. Vinyl gloves also help to minimise the irritation of skin conditions like eczema.