Durability and pathogen protection

Although nitrile isn’t as flexible as natural rubber – nitrile gloves don’t grant as much dexterity as latex gloves – it is approximately 3 to 5 times more puncture resistant than latex, enabling you to wear the gloves for longer if necessary.

These properties also protect your hands from exposure to blood-borne pathogens, making them an excellent choice in medical and healthcare environments where they may be known as exam gloves or surgical gloves.

Comfort and allergenic properties

Besides its high chemical and puncture resistance, the primary advantage of nitrile as a disposable glove material is its comfortable fit and its 100% latex-free construction.

These pairs of gloves can be comfortably worn for extended periods, even by personnel with a latex allergy.

In rare cases, specific individuals may experience allergic reactions when wearing nitrile gloves. The most common symptom is allergic contact dermatitis, a Type IV hypersensitivity reaction, typically caused by allergenic additives, such as glove powder (designed to absorb sweat moisture and make donning and doffing easier) or sulfur-based accelerants (intended to increase the gloves’ elasticity).

Although these symptoms are much milder and less dangerous than a typical later allergy, you can prevent these issues by choosing powder-free and accelerator-free nitrile glove models。