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| Types of Gloves | Nitrile Gloves | Latex Gloves | Vinyl Gloves |
| Made from nitrile butadiene rubber, another synthetic material | Biodegradable material originating from the latex ducts of rubber trees and despite the development of synthetic materials. | Synthetic, non-bio-degradable, protein-free material polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and plasticizers. | |
| Pros | ✔️High puncture & chemical resistance ✔️Provide good comfort, soft & flexible ✔️Able handle moderate temperatures | ✔️Extremely flexible ✔️Best fit and sense of touch ✔️High tensile stretch ✔️Available as powdered and powder-free | ✔️Lightweight and soft ✔️Average resistance to some chemicals (e.g.: alcohols) ✔️Able to handle low heat (e.g.: hot food items) |
| Cons | ✖️More stiff than latex ✖️Less touch sensitivity | ✖️Might cause latex allergies ✖️Should not use with organic soils, oils, gas/ grease | ✖️Low tensile strength ✖️Looser fit & less dexterity |
| Shelf Life | Typically 5-years | Typically 1-3 years | Typically 5-years |
| Price | Expensive | Second expensive | Less expensive |
| Protection Against Pathogens | Moderate | Good | Low |
| Latex-Free | Yes | No | Yes |
