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Before choosing disposable protective gloves, there are some things you will need to consider, for example, how much protection you need from your glove.

Here are some of questions you may need to ask yourself when choosing disposable gloves:

What will I be using the gloves for?

This is an obvious, yet important question. Many manufacturers will provide gloves tailored to a particular application. Once you know what you’re using the gloves for, there will be many other things to take into consideration, including glove size, protection levels and thickness.

How much protection is needed?

Many studies have found that nitrile gloves are the most protective examination gloves, offering the best barrier to the transmission of infectious agents when compared with vinyl or latex. So you can be sure that whatever level of protection you need, we will have a glove to suit.

Different nitrile gloves will be suitable for use with different chemicals. It is important to check with your supplier that your chosen gloves are suitable for use with the chemicals you are using. There are several important aspects to barrier efficiency, including resistance to any form of mechanical stress in the glove’s material and the prevalence of pinholes.

It is important not to allow penetration of various pathogens, viruses and bacteria through the glove material. It is also crucial for medical gloves to resist the chemical collapse caused by certain agents such as the disinfectants and alcohol used in preparing and cleaning work areas and equipment.

Lab-Finityme in a variety of different thicknesses - from the second-skin feel of the 3mil up to the thick heavy duty gloves that are nitrile coated for heavier industries and occupations. Different lengths are also available to provide extra wrist and forearm protection. The cuff length of standard disposable gloves is short and can result in skin exposure at the gap between the lab coat sleeve and top of the glove. The longer 30cm glove will cover wrists and ensure lower arm protection when working with toxic or irritant chemicals or when dealing with large volume of liquid which may splash over the top of the glove.

How much dexterity and/or sensitivity do I need?

Thickness of glove is also an issue here. Is it important that you retain almost full hand sensitivity? (This may apply in contexts such as tricky surgery, fine laboratory work etc.) Or is sensitivity less important than full, thick and strong protection? It is important to note that some thicker nitrile gloves have been found to possibly impede very small finger actions, but they will not have a detrimental effect on larger hand movements.

What quality marks am I looking for?

The quality of an examination glove should be taken into consideration to attain high levels of strength and durability, as well as reliability.
Like all gloves for medical and laboratory use, Nitrile gloves must be tested to medical standards, using the Acceptance Quality Limit (AQL) system or …
It is important to look for verification that your gloves have been tested to one of these standards. See checking for quality marks below for more information.

Will I have any allergic reactions to any of the materials the glove is made from?

There have been occasional reports of allergic reactions to Nitrile gloves. This is more likely with powdered gloves than powder-free. Powdered gloves are cheaper and easier to put on, but it is the powder that can cause an allergic reaction. Instances of allergy to powdered Nitrile gloves are very rare however, and far lower than latex allergy occurrences.

What chemicals and other substances will you be working with?

Most nitrile glove suppliers will be able to provide accurate information about which gloves are suitable for which chemicals.

Do I need a powdered or unpowdered variety?

In nitrile gloves, powder such as cornstarch is sometimes added in order to make the donning of gloves as easy as possible. However, gloves are available in both powdered and non-powdered varieties, each with their pros and cons.
The powder-free design minimises the risk of powder contamination and is therefore best suited to all environments where powder contamination should be avoided in many laboratory settings. The pre-powdered glove is easy to slip on and off. It also absorbs perspiration, which many users find extremely useful and comfortable.

Powder-free gloves, although more expensive, should be the choice for all patient-contact situations or where the wearer has a latex or powder allergy.
Is comfort a priority? Whether you choose a powdered or non-powdered variety may have an effect on your comfort levels. There are many different coatings including powder and aloe vera offered in nitrile gloves. The powder provides comfort and ease of donning. Likewise, aloe vera coating can enhance user comfort with its excellent moisturising properties. This also helps to eliminate skin problems, particularly for those with sensitive skin.

It is also important that your gloves fit well in order to ensure maximum comfort. Gloves with open cuffs allow air to circulate, keeping hands cool.
Do I need to be able to grip tools well? Then there are the many variations in texturing: all-over textured gloves for safe handling and finger-only texturing for ease of handling on smaller instruments. A textured surface will provide a more secure grip, vital when working in wet or oily conditions. A non-textured surface may be useful where full sensitivity is needed.

Ask the supplier about the many different ranges of texturing available.
What size do I need? It is extremely important to select the correct size of glove. Gloves that are too small will restrict movement and cause fatigue in the hand and fingers. Tight gloves can also cause skin problems. Gloves that are too large interfere with the precision of grip and are liable to snag. Sizes can vary between manufacturers and between different types of glove. Therefore it is important to have a range of sizes available.

Right and left-handed gloves and ambidextrous gloves are also available.
Many suppliers provide a size guide for their product and supply sizes from extra small to extra large. A well-fitting glove is essential to maintaining skill and efficiency.