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Gloves

The following chart compares the characteristics and cost of different glove materials. You may use this as a reference, and proceed with caution when determining which glove material is appropriate for your particular tasks.

Compare Glove Materials   
 

The following chart compares the characteristics and cost of different glove materials. You may use this as a reference, and proceed with caution when determining which glove material is appropriate for your particular tasks.

Reference Latex
Natural Rubber Latex
Vinyl Polyvinyl Chloride
PVC		 Nitrile Acrylonitrile
and Butadiene		 Polyurethane
Polyurethane
Barrier Protection Excellent Fair to Poor Excellent Excellent
Strength and Durability Excellent Poor Excellent Excellent
Elasticity Excellent Poor Good Good
Puncture Resistance Good Poor Excellent Excellent
Chemical Resistance Good Poor Excellent Good
Fit and Comfort Excellent Fair Good Excellent
Protein Allergy Depend on gloves and manufactures None None None
Cost Low to Moderate Low to Moderate Moderate to High Moderate to High