Category Archives: Latex Free Gloves
Disposable Gloves
The Ansell Rubber Company of Melbourne, Australia, was the first to manufacture latex disposable gloves in 1964. The company, which originally manufactured condoms and balloons, was started by a former Dunlop employee, Eric Ansell, in 1905. They were also the first to manufacture household gloves in 1925. Ansell designed and constructed the first automatic gloves … Continue reading
Nitrile Gloves
Nitrile gloves were first introduced in 1990 and are now commonly used as an alternative to latex gloves. They are widely used by medical professionals and in many other situations where latex allergy is a problem and latex free gloves are required. Nitrile is a synthetic rubber. It has good resistance to chemicals and can … Continue reading
Vinyl Gloves
Vinyl gloves are made from poly vinyl chloride (PVC) and are a good latex free alternative to nitrile gloves. They are less strong or durable than latex or nitrile and allow less manual dexterity but have good resistance against chemicals. You probably felt discomfort wearing latex gloves. Drying effects and skin irritation can be really … Continue reading