Your Buying Guide for Vinyl Gloves

When it comes to buying vinyl gloves for your business, there is more to think about than just size. Certain types of vinyl gloves are only suitable for certain tasks in particular industries and won’t provide the level of protection you require.

Fortunately, we have written this buying guide to help you decide which type of vinyl gloves you need and how our vinyl gloves for sale can keep you safe at work.

What are Vinyl Gloves Used for?

Vinyl gloves are suitable for use in food handling, personal care, domestic work, hairdressing, and dentistry, to name a few.

Different types of vinyl gloves will be better suited to healthcare, whereas only some vinyl gloves are food safe. The compliance your gloves have with various tasks depends on their European Standards testing.

Only gloves labelled EN1186 are suitable for food handling. EN455 declares whether your vinyl gloves are medical grade, and EN374 determines the penetration resistance of your disposable vinyl gloves.

All approved-for-sale gloves will have their EN certifications on the front of the box. So if you’d like to determine the right gloves for your job, have a look there!

What are the Basic Properties of Vinyl Gloves?

Before we get into which gloves would be best suited for your industry, we’ll first cover the basic properties of vinyl gloves to determine if vinyl is the material you need or whether nitrile or latex would be more suitable.

Vinyl gloves are treated with plasticiser to make them more elastic than other types of gloves, meaning they’re tear resistant even when stretched beyond their natural shape. Some of the other beneficial properties of vinyl gloves include:

Waterproofing

Reusable and disposable vinyl gloves boast fantastic resistance to water when worn for the correct amount of time.

Like any non-reusable glove, disposable vinyl gloves naturally become weaker when worn for longer than the recommended period.

It’s important to change your disposable vinyl gloves each time you begin a new task to prevent the spread of bacteria, chemicals, and biohazards.

Furthermore, your gloves may sustain damage while you’re wearing them and allow water ingress. So you should change them for this reason too.

Resistance to Low-Level Chemicals and Alcohols

Standard disposable vinyl gloves will not protect your hands against harsh chemicals and strong medical alcohols, as they will cause the vinyl to corrode away. However, vinyl gloves will offer a good level of protection against mild alcohols and chemicals.

Allergen-Free

Many use vinyl gloves as an alternative to latex, as allergies to vinyl are not as common. The symptoms of a latex allergy include itchy rashes on the hands and arms of the wearer that can occur 15-30 minutes after application.

Vinyl gloves don’t cause this reaction and usually are the preferred option in medical facilities and food preparation as they’re used en masse.

Damage Resistant

Vinyl gloves are good at resisting damage from cuts, making them ideal for use in environments where scissors or blades may be concerned. However, they’re less suited for resisting puncture damage over latex and nitrile.

Why Does Size Matter?

When it comes to buying disposable vinyl gloves, considering size is essential to ensure your gloves aren’t so small that they stretch and tear while you’re wearing them and too big so they’re uncomfortable to use.

Recommendations from Easy Gloves

Here at Easy Gloves, we stock a wide range of disposable vinyl gloves to suit professionals in a variety of industries. We’ve compiled a list of our 2023 top sellers to make deciding on the right gloves easier for you!

Powdered Vinyl Gloves

Our Aurelia powdered vinyl gloves are the perfect solution for everyday tasks, including cleaning and decorating.

Their low-level chemical resistance and seamless powdered surface make these gloves easy to slip on and off and keep your hands chemical-free for fully protected working.

Powdered vinyl gloves help to reduce moisture from sweating, making them extremely comfortable to wear and preventing irritation to your hands while working.

Powder-Free Gloves

The Aurelia powder-free vinyl gloves provide just as much protection against chemicals as their powdered alternatives and an equal level of dexterity.

The reason why many opt for powder-free gloves as opposed to powdered gloves is mostly down to personal preference. As the feeling of powdered gloves can be unpleasant to some or cause skin irritation.

Blue Vinyl Gloves

Blue vinyl gloves are commonly used in catering and manufacturing industries and are usually powdered to allow easy removal between fast-paced tasks.

Our most popular blue vinyl gloves are the Aurelia Delight Gloves for their low cost but high practicality.

Clear Vinyl Gloves

Clear vinyl gloves are often used in the medical sector, including hygiene and dentistry.

Our customers’ favourite clear vinyl gloves are our Aurelia Delight Vinyl gloves, which boast fantastic strength and shelf-life for a comparatively low cost.

How Easy Gloves Can Help

See our range of vinyl gloves here at Easy Gloves to find the perfect gloves for you. With competitive prices, just a £5 delivery fee, and next-day delivery on non-pallet / non-remote orders, you’ll receive the gloves you need when you need them.

If you have any questions about discounts you may be eligible for or require any help or advice, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re happy to assist with any enquiries you may have.