Nitrile gloves are increasingly becoming a popular choice in a variety of work settings from hospitals to automotive service stations. They are valued above many other types of gloves for four important reasons. For one, disposable nitrile gloves are made of a synthetic nitrile polymer which consists of three monomers: acrylonitrile, butadiene, and any one of many carboxylic acids. They don’t contain any natural rubber latex, so they can be used by workers with latex allergies.

In fact, up to 6 percent of Americans are estimated to have some type of latex allergy, according to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Reactions can begin within minutes of exposure and range from hives, nasal symptoms and asthma to anaphylactic shock and death in more severe cases.

Wearing disposable nitrile gloves not only can help users avoid aggravating an existing latex allergy, but it also can prevent the user from developing one in the future. Additionally, wearing gloves protects patients with latex allergies from inadvertent exposure.

Durability of Disposable Nitrile Gloves
The second characteristic that makes nitrile exam gloves a valuable alternative is their durability. Because of the cross linking of the nitrile polymers, the gloves don’t easily puncture, which makes them a valuable asset in medical settings. Disposible nitrile gloves can be up to three times more puncture resistant than the thicker vinyl or natural rubber gloves. However, this doesn’t mean they can’t be pierced with needles or other objects, only that they’re less vulnerable.

Disposable nitrile medical gloves also have a high "tear rate." They don’t easily tear, but pinholes in the material tend to enlarge quickly. The blue color of the gloves also helps users identify the holes early on so as to alert users to replace the gloves to avoid contamination. Overall, they offer a high level of protection for you…and your patients.

Resistance to Chemicals
Thirdly, nitrile gloves are excellent when it comes to resisting many chemicals like solvents, greases, oils, and alkali solutions. They also withstand permeation, so they’re less likely to absorb water in damp situations.

Comfort of Wearing
Lastly, disposable nitrile gloves provide superior softness, sensitivity and flexibility, which results in a very comfortable fit. In fact, the synthetic nitrile polymers which make up the gloves respond to your body temperature and essentially "molds" the gloves to the shape of your hands. The longer you wear them, the more comfortable they become. Not only that, disposable nitrile exam gloves can be textured to give you a non-slip grip that makes it easier to hold onto objects—even when they’re wet.

Nitrile gloves are an ideal solution for a wide range of professional and general uses. DonTheGlove offers two varieties of high quality disposable nitrile gloves.