What are disposable gloves?
Disposable gloves or disposable gloves will be disposed of immediately after one -time use. On the one hand, they serve to protect the wearer from the object to be touched, and on the other hand, they also serve the hygienic care of the patients.
Where are disposable gloves used?
- Healthcare
- laboratory
- Chemistry
- pharmacy
- Food industry (production, processing, sales)
- Cosmetics (nail studio, hairdresser)
- paint shop
How long can you wear disposable gloves?
Medical disposable gloves must be removed after the end of the respective activity. After moving out the gloves, you should disinfect your hands. In order to be able to ensure sufficient hygiene, you should not disinfect disposable gloves, but should change after each application.
What material are disposable gloves from?
The most common materials from which disposable gloves are made are latex, nitrile, vinyl:
1. Latex disposable gloves
The material or rubber or rubber material is very resistant to acids and alkalis. The material is also very elastic and tear -resistant. This results in a very high comfort with a good fit with disposable gloves made of latex.
Due to its permeability, this glove type is not suitable for handling fats and oils.
2. Diltry gloves from nitrile
Nitril is a synthetic rubber that essentially corresponds to the properties of latex. Nitrile gloves also have very high tear resistance, stretching and a high tap. Due to the high virus negligence, nitrile gloves are often used as examination gloves on quarantine stations or in emergency services. In contrast to latex gloves, nitrile gloves are also suitable for latex allergy sufferers. In addition, this plastic is more constant against many chemicals and oils.
3. Einning gloves made of vinyl
Vinyl intersection gloves are made of plastic. They have a high resistance to mineral oil and vegetable oils, but do not offer sufficient protection against many chemicals. In addition, vinyl gloves are hardly stretchy. Therefore, you have to pay attention to the right choice of size.
What do you have to pay attention to when buying disposable gloves?
1. Choose correct size
The correct size of your disposable gloves is important so that you can also work precisely. Too tight gloves can be very uncomfortable on the hands. Gloves that are too large, on the other hand, worsen the bump and thus also hinder the work. It is best to measure your hand circumference with a measuring tape in the first place. Disposable gloves made of latex or nitrile are very elastic, so you can also use a unit size.
2. Material choice
Disposable gloves made of nitrile are versatile. They convince with good comfort, high elasticity and their robustness. Latex intake gloves are a little cheaper, but they are not resistant to oils and fats. The cheap vinyl gloves, on the other hand, are only suitable for rough work in which particles can rub without consequences. They are absolutely taboo in the food industry or in laboratories.
3. Latex -free disposable gloves for latex allergy
The most common reason for an allergic reaction after wearing disposable gloves is a latex allergy.
Latex allergies are noticeable with symptoms such as itching, skin irritation, tearful eyes, cough or inflamed conjunctiva. If you suffer from a latex allergy, we urgently advise you to switch to the use of nitrile or vinyl gloves.
4. Steril or immsteril
You can find immersed gloves for non-sterile activities, such as: B. Use examinations on the patient, laboratory examinations or change of association. Immersion gloves are also suitable for the food industry and cosmetics.
You have to wear sterile disposable gloves for surgical interventions. This ensures that no germs are dragged inside the patient's body in order to possibly cause an infection.
5. powdered or unpowdered
Disposable gloves are available as a powdered and unpowdered version. Powdered disposable gloves can be stripped effortlessly, which is an advantage, especially with sweating hands. However, powder can promote allergies against latex proteins for latex gloves.
In addition, the use of powdered latex gloves in the medical sector according to DIN EN 455 is not permitted.
Alternatively, you can use nitrile drives. Due to the smooth inner surfaces, nitrile intake gloves can also be easily put on and undressed without powder.
6. Rollrand
The roller margin offers you increased protection against dripping fluid drops and higher tear resistance. In addition, a roller edge makes it easier to put on and take off the disposable glove.