Medical Gloves

Nitrile material has been shown to be more resistant to oils and acids, all while being more tear-resistant than natural rubber materials. Plus, the use of nitrile allows for exam gloves to be ultra-thin - making blood draws more efficient for medical...

The handling of chemotherapy agents presents a cytoxic risk so workers are advised to use medical gloves which have been

Currently, all gloves which are sold as "medical" gloves in the United States must undergo testing. Normally, medical gloves must be approved as a Class 1 device by the FDA. However, during times of critical supply chain disruption, such as during the...

While latex gloves are made from natural rubber, nitrile butadiene rubber, is entirely synthetic. Commonly referred to simply as nitrile, this material is an oil-resistant copolymer made of the monomers acrylonitrile and butadiene.

Generally speaking, medical grade gloves over a level of protection needed for use in hospitals for non-surgical use or when there is a risk of infection transmission, for example, if the healthcare worker risks coming into contact with bodily fluids...

The thickness of nitrile exam gloves varies depending on the intended use. All Caresfield nitrile exam gloves are intended to be used in a medical environment. Therefore, our nitrile exam gloves range from 3-5 mm in thickness. Our gloves are thick enough...

It is very important that when removing exam gloves, the process is completed safely to avoid the transfer of bloodborne pathogens, hazardous chemicals, or other soils that may exist on used exam gloves. Follow the steps below to safely remove and dispose...

Finding the right fit in an exam glove is crucial to the wearers ability to function safely whilst wearing the gloves. This is especially important in a medical setting where there is 0 margin for error. A glove that fits too tightly can result in hand...

Latex can be found in more than 2,000 products used in healthcare settings, despite the fact that around 4.3% of the general population and 12% of healthcare workers globally, currently live with a latex allergy. Therefore, the presence of natural rubber...