Vinyl gloves can be used in a wide variety of situations and industries. The most common circumstances where vinyl gloves are suitable for food handling, cleaning tasks, and light medical use such as for examinations with low risk of exposure to body fluid. These gloves offer limited protection against exposure to chemicals or biomedical substances but can temporarily protect the hands from contact with non-hazardous materials.

If your line of work requires known contact with harmful substances, you will need to invest in a medical-grade glove instead. Their lack of chemical resistance makes them unsuitable for handling industrial cleaning solvents. They are not puncture-resistant or form-fitting, meaning those in the mechanical field requiring protection and dexterity will not benefit from a vinyl glove.

In general, vinyl gloves are excellent for any low-risk tasks requiring hygienic protection and are a less expensive option than latex or nitrile.

Vinyl gloves have a wide range of advantages. They are cost-effective, latex-free, anti-static, and flexible.

Because of their anti-static nature, vinyl gloves can be useful when working with wires and cords. When working with cords, vinyl gloves are useful to protect hands against chafing. Nitrile gloves are also anti-static and more durable, although they are more expensive.

Many people experience allergic reactions when using latex gloves. Here, vinyl gloves provide a significant advantage. They are entirely latex-free, making them suitable for anyone who may have a latex allergy.