Past and Present of Nitrile and Latex Gloves

Before the invention of the nitrile examination glove, doctors and nurses had no protection for their hands. In the mid-1990s, the use of disposable gloves became a common staple in an increasing number of everyday applications. Today the use of nitrile gloves has expanded into many industries. YERUN shows you the stories about nitrile gloves and latex gloves.

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Latex gloves

Before the invention of the nitrile examination glove, doctors and nurses had no protection for their hands. Disposable gloves began with one man's vision to help prevent his wife from developing a rash on her hands during surgery. In 1889, Dr. Halstead noticed his nurse developing a rash while handling chemicals and he contacted a rubber company that created rubber gloves for her hands. It was a huge success.
By 1992, with HIV on the rise, employers were required to provide employees with personal protective equipment, including disposable gloves, to avoid skin contact with bodily fluids. At this time, latex gloves were the primary disposable gloves. Latex gloves provided a natural fit and feel. However, as their use increased, so did the demand and the price. As prices rose, so did the need for a lower-cost alternative, which led to the creation of vinyl gloves.

Disposable gloves

In the mid-1990s, the use of became a common staple in an increasing number of everyday applications. One of the biggest problems, however, was that no gloves on the market were compatible with petroleum products. To solve this problem, a synthetic material with greater overall chemical resistance that could withstand petroleum-based products was introduced. This new material was derived from acrylonitrile and butadiene monomers and became disposable nitrile gloves. Not only did they address the need for greater chemical protection and resistance, but these gloves are perfect for those who are allergic to latex. Overall, nitrile gloves are highly puncture resistant, latex free, and provide a snug fit.

                                                        
Nitrile Gloves

Users of nitrile inspection gloves cannot always control the environment in which they are used, so it is important to choose the right glove for the task. From a comfort standpoint, nitrile softens quickly on the skin, providing the most comfortable experience, even during prolonged glove use. The snug fit of nitrile rubber provides a stronger feel, especially with slightly rough fingertips. The texture of the glove will reduce surface friction or enhance grip.

The use of nitrile gloves has expanded into many industries. Its popularity has expanded beyond the medical market and now includes industrial markets such as automotive, chemical, security and manufacturing. More recently, attention has expanded to replace natural rubber latex examination gloves for safe handling and protection in food processing, food service, cleaning and sanitation applications. 

Thin nitrile exam gloves have a number of advantages. First, they compete directly with latex exam gloves on price, but have distinct other advantages. Nitrile is also inherently more chemically resistant than latex. It has been noted that a relatively small reduction in film thickness results in significantly better heat dissipation. In addition, thin nitrile gloves offer significant environmental benefits, as a case of gloves can be twice as large for the same volume, with similar reductions in storage costs throughout the supply chain. Similarly, the cost of landfill or incineration disposal of used product is significantly reduced.

Disposable Synthetic Nitrile Gloves

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