We offer a variety of disposable gloves from medical grade to generalist. They come in different materials and grades. This way, you can find the right option for your needs and budget.

Your Guide to Disposable Gloves

Application

Determine the primary purpose of the gloves, such as medical tasks, laboratory work, food handling, or cleaning. Matching the glove type to your task ensures optimal performance and protection and can help you save money.

Material Options

A range of disposable glove options exists, some of the most common are:

You must consider the user of the gloves and for what purposes the gloves will serve. For example, if the wearer has a latex allergy choosing latex free gloves will help prevent allergic reactions. Or if using gloves in the food industry, ensure they are food safe to help prevent contamination. Along with this if you need a sterile or non-sterile version for example a surgeon may choose sterile surgical gloves when they use an aseptic technique to help prevent contamination.

Thickness

Make sure to consider the thickness of the glove to ensure it is suitable for your tasks. For example, a medical examiner, might pick a thicker medical glove that won’t break but still allow them to feel the area they are examining. 

Choosing the Right Surface Finish

The surface texture of gloves plays a key role in their functionality:

• Textured Surface: Offers an enhanced grip, making it ideal for tasks requiring precision and control
• Smooth Surface: Provides a sleek, seamless feel, commonly preferred in laboratory and medical environments

Size and Fit

Properly fitting gloves ensure comfort and reduce the risk of tears. Alongside this, consider the cuff type, for example, whether you will need gloves with extended gloves to prevent splash back.

Colour Coding

Colour-coded gloves can help prevent cross-contamination in environments like hospitals and kitchens. For example, blue gloves are commonly used food prep gloves as they are easier to identify in a visual inspection if broken. Green gloves may serve as a designation for chemical handling to indicate their chemical resistance.

Evaluating Quality with AQL (Acceptable Quality Level)

Understanding AQL: The Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) is a standard used to measure product quality. It indicates the maximum number of defective items (such as gloves with tears or holes) that can be deemed acceptable during random quality inspections.

What AQL Means for Glove Quality: A lower AQL signifies a higher-quality product with fewer permissible defects. For example, an AQL rating of 1.5, commonly applied to examination gloves, means that only 1.5% of gloves in a batch (e.g. approximately 1-2 out of a box of 100) can have defects. Paying attention to the AQL rating is essential to ensure superior quality, especially where safety and hygiene are critical.

Disclaimer: This information is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional for proper guidance.