Clear Vinyl Gloves Powder Free Large

Published on 2021/12/15

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Vinyl is a synthetic, non-bio-degradable, protein-free material made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and plasticizers. Since vinyl gloves are synthetic and non-biodegradable, they have a longer shelf life than latex gloves, which often start to break down over time. It is very cheap to make, making the gloves very inexpensive to purchase. Like latex, vinyl gloves come in several thicknesses with the options of powdered or non-powdered.

Clear Vinyl Gloves Powder Free Large are a popular choice for the food industry and situations where high levels of durability and protection are less of a priority. Vinyl gloves are composed of PVC, a petroleum-based film. While they may be less durable, they are the less expensive option. And vinyl Gloves are one of the most popular disposable gloves in the market. They are a great value and durable alternative to Latex, which is a known allergen and can cause users to suffer mild skin irritation. 

Vinyl gloves are produced from the granules of PVC (polyvinyl chloride), one of the most common plastics, and plasticizers (mostly phthalates). PVC is rigid plastic but when mixed with phthalates becomes flexible and moldable. Disposable Vinyl Gloves comply with regulations concerning plastic materials (both for Medical Devices and materials intended for food contact norms), unlike Latex gloves and Nitrile Gloves which comply with Rubber related norms.

The drawbacks of vinyl are it offers little protection from chemicals and micro-organisms, but makes these gloves perfect for handling non-hazardous materials and chemicals. Vinyl is also not very form fitting compared to latex or nitrile, giving the wearer limited dexterity and a higher chance that the glove with catch and tear.  These are best used for food service and other applications where product protection is necessary that but doesn't require much dexterity or tactile precision.