Description
Types and materials
Sterile gloves are available in different materials, each with specific advantages in terms of comfort, strength and allergy prevention.
- Latex gloves
- Latex is valued for its comfort and flexibility, offering excellent tactile sensitivity.
- They can be powdered or powder-free, although powder-free versions are often preferred to reduce the risk of latex allergies.
- Brands such as Precinium by LD Medical offer sterile latex surgical gloves.
- Nitrile gloves
- Nitrile is a popular choice because of its greater resistance to tears, oils and chemicals compared with latex.
- They are an excellent alternative for people allergic to latex.
- They are available in powder-free versions, such as the PEHA-SOFT Hartmann.
- The exam/procedure glove Nitrylex Sterile is another example of a sterile nitrile glove.
- Vinyl gloves
- Vinyl gloves are usually cheaper, but offer lower resistance and are better suited to tasks requiring minimal protection.
