Glove fabrics mainly include the following common materials: latex, nitrile, polyethylene (PE) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC), each of which has its own unique characteristics and applicable scenarios.
Latex gloves
Latex gloves are made of natural rubber, have high elasticity and comfort, and can provide good tactile sensitivity. They are widely used in medical, laboratory and food processing fields, but may cause allergic reactions, especially in high temperature and oily environments.
Nitrile gloves
Nitrile gloves are made of synthetic rubber materials and do not contain latex protein, which is suitable for people who are allergic to latex. They have excellent tear resistance and puncture resistance, and can resist a variety of chemicals, but have slightly poor elasticity and are more expensive.
Polyethylene (PE) gloves
PE gloves are made of polyethylene blown film, which is cheap but has poor durability and is easy to break, suitable for daily household use.
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) gloves
PVC gloves are made of polyvinyl chloride as the main raw material, have anti-static properties and high purity water treatment capabilities, and are suitable for use in dust-free clean rooms. They are thick, durable, and not easy to break, especially suitable for use in kitchens and laboratories.
Comparison of the advantages and disadvantages of different materials
Latex gloves: High elasticity and comfort, strong protective performance, but may cause allergies and easily degrade in high temperature and oily environments.
Nitrile gloves: High durability, anti-allergic, but slightly less elastic, and more expensive.
PE gloves: Low price, but poor durability, easy to break.
PVC gloves: Thick and durable, not easy to break, but average elasticity