The materials of disposable gloves are divided into 5 categories:
1. Among them, PE gloves (disposable transparent plastic thin gloves):
Commonly used in catering, such as eating crayfish with these gloves. PE gloves do not fit the hand shape, do not distinguish between sizes, and have a strong plastic feel. Their appearance and production process are different from the other four types of gloves.
PVC gloves, latex gloves, nitrile gloves, polyurethane gloves - These four types of gloves have similar outer contours and are disposable gloves that are suitable for both hands, fit the hand shape well, and come in different sizes.
2. PVC gloves:
Polyvinyl chloride plastic material, common colors are semi transparent and white. The advantage is that it is cheap; The main disadvantages are difficulty in degradation, environmental pollution, and limited plastic impact, which also greatly restricts the market circulation of PVC gloves.
3. Nitrile gloves:
Made of nitrile rubber synthesized from butadiene and acrylonitrile. Nitrile gloves come in a variety of colors, with the most common being sky blue. The advantage is that it will not cause latex allergy and has a wide range of uses. The disadvantage is insufficient elasticity and breathability, and there is a small amount of oxidative corrosion to metal and electronic products.
4. Latex gloves:
The main component is latex (the proportion of content produced by different manufacturers may vary), and the common color is milky white. The advantage is good elasticity, but the disadvantage is that it can easily cause latex allergies. Latex contains natural cracks, and the barrier protection is slightly insufficient.
5. Polyurethane gloves:
Made of water-based polyurethane polymer material, the raw material is relatively pure, and disposable gloves made of this material are biodegradable. Like nitrile gloves, it can be customized in a variety of colors.
The advantages of polyurethane gloves include high elasticity, good breathability, high barrier (tight molecular structure), flexibility and sensitivity, avoidance of latex allergies, biodegradability... They are mainly used in the medical and electronic industries, with a wide range of applications and can be exported to Europe and America.
