When it comes to picking the proper pair of disposable gloves for your task, you’ll typically find that there are two major categories: medical and industrial.
But you might be asking yourself, what is the difference between these types of gloves? Lucky for you we’ve got the answer for you.
Medical Gloves
Medical Gloves can also be called Exam or Surgical Grade gloves. These gloves are to be used in any sort of healthcare, hospital, or medical setting. They are manufactured to withstand exposure to bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids, and bacteria. Additionally, they are sterilized so they can be used in laboratories.
One important thing to keep in mind when selecting medical gloves, is the glove material. There are a great number of people who suffer from latex allergies, so as a medical professional, you may want to steer clear of latex, or at least have an alternative glove type if you have patients who have an allergy to latex.
Many medical professionals are simply turning towards using nitrile medical gloves because they do not pose an allergy risk, they are quite durable, and they come in a variety of colors.
Industrial Gloves
Industrial gloves are manufactured to be heavy duty and durable. They are designed to withstand some harsher chemicals used in a variety of industries like janitorial work or automotive garages.
We would also include Food Grade gloves under the umbrella of industrial gloves. They may be less heavy duty than other industrial gloves, however they are still made to be durable, puncture resistant, and resistant to common chemicals. They are perfect for quick kitchen and food prep tasks where you want to protect your hands as well as minimize the spread of foodborne diseases.
