Latex gloves are hand protection products made mainly from natural latex. They have excellent elasticity and a comfortable fit.
Key features and advantages/disadvantages
• Core advantages:
• Ultra-high sensitivity and elasticity: Fit the hand shape well, providing excellent hand feel and flexibility, suitable for fine operations.
• Effective isolation: Can effectively block bacteria, viruses, etc.
• Natural and environmentally friendly: Made from natural plant latex, biodegradable.
• Main disadvantages:
• Allergic risk: Some people may be allergic to natural latex protein (resulting in redness, itching), and there may be "latex-fruit cross-allergy".
• Poor chemical resistance: Easily dissolve or break down when in contact with oils, diesel, and organic solvents.• Allergic risk: Some people may be allergic to natural latex protein (resulting in redness, itching), and there may be "latex-fruit cross-allergy".
With powder vs Without powder
• Powdered gloves: Corn starch is added for easy on and off, but the powder is prone to stick to sweat or absorb latex proteins causing allergies. They have gradually been phased out.
• Powder-free gloves: The mainstream choice in modern medicine, beauty, and food processing, as they can avoid cross-contamination and allergic problems caused by the powder.
