ALL AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
UNIGLOVES speaks to VITAL NEWS about the various types of disposable gloves and the sales opportunities they present .
As with the various hand sizes that they are designed to protect , modern disposable gloves come in a variety of materials to provide optimum protection based on the tasks at hand . Different tasks require
different levels of protection and hand dexterity . Thus , a “ one size fits all ” approach does not apply for disposable gloves today . Thus , it is important to measure up each material to determine the best option .
VINYL Vinyl gloves are manufactured from polyvinyl chloride ( PVC ) – a thermoplastic polymer . Vinyl offer a cost-effective alternative to latex and nitrile gloves . However , they are best suited for short term , low risk tasks . BEST FOR : Food handling and general cleaning
LATEX Latex gloves are manufactured from natural rubber latex . Popular for medical and industrial applications , they offer good protection in a wide range of situations and are resistant to many chemicals . However , they can be problematic for people who are allergic to latex . BEST FOR : Automotive repair , janitorial , manufacturing and medical
NITRILE Nitrile gloves are manufactured from a 100 % synthetic polymer and provide an ideal alternative when latex allergies are a concern . The synthetic polymer provides strong resistance to solvents , oils , greases , hydrocarbons , as well as some acids and bases . With improved puncture resistance , nitrile gloves prove to have superior durability in comparison to latex and vinyl . BEST FOR : Automotive servicing and repair , manufacturing , chemical handling , medical and healthcare
HOW THEY COMPARE
FEATURE
VINYL LATEX NITRILE
BARRIER PROTECTION & STRENGTH
ECONOMY PUNCTURE RESISTANCE
COMFORT & ELASTICITY
ALLERGEN RISK
3-TIERED PROTECTION The nitrile glove offering by Unigloves is split into three tiers – general purpose , premium and commercial . Gloves across all tiers feature a textured surface for better grip and handling .
GS003 General Purpose – Ideal for most automotive tasks , the thinner construction allows better dexterity and better control of fine motor skills .
GU004 Premium – Designed for automotive , chemical and cleaning , this tier provide better puncture and abrasion resistance while providing good flexibility and comfort . Specially chlorinated to offer better tactile sensitivity and comfort .
GA004 Commercial – Designed for commercial vehicle use , the commercial nitrile gloves offer high resistances to harsh solvents , grease , oil and hydrocarbons that are found in antifreeze , paint , thinners , petrol , etc .
UP TO SCRATCH
AQL is a statistical quality measure to determine the number of potential defects per 100 gloves . Unigloves are manufactured in to meet AQL 1.5 despite the standard set for automotive gloves at AQL 4.0 .
AQL 1.5 simply means that in a batch of 100 gloves manufactured , only 1.5 gloves are likely to have a defect . Conversely , AQL 4.0 means that 4 gloves out of 100 may have a defect . By this definition , Unigloves AQL standards surpasses the quality expected of automotive gloves .
As no single glove provides the perfect solution for all applications , it is best to speak to your local FPS representative to learn more about gloves that are best suited for your customers .
18 DISPOSABLE GLOVES VITAL NEWS ISSUE 49