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What's the difference between disposable latex and nitrile gloves?

To answer this question, we need to explore exactly the materials that each kind of disposable glove is made out of. Nitrile gloves, for example, are made from a type of synthetic rubber that's incredible resistant to oil, fuel, a variety of other chemicals. As a result, this makes disposable nitrile gloves ideal for handling potentially hazardous and corrosive chemicals. Plus, those who are allergic to latex may find nitrile gloves to be a much safer and more comfortable option. Latex also tends to be more affordable as they don't offer the same puncture and chemical resistance that the nitrile alternatives can deliver. 

Indeed, disposable latex gloves are, as the name infers, made from latex, but what is latex? Latex is a type of rubber that can be both natural and synthetic. Natural latex is found beneath the bark of mature rubber trees and presents as a soft white substance that can be made into all kinds of useful items including disposable gloves. Most commonly used in hospitals and schools, latex gloves aren't as hardwearing as nitrile gloves, but they do offer protection from detergents, alcohols, and even viruses and bacteria - making them ideal for these environments.

Are disposable gloves bad for the environment?

Speaking of environments, disposable gloves generally have a bad reputation when it comes to looking after the world around us. With so many companies and countries looking for ways to reduce single-use items and their overall waste, it's important to explore how disposable gloves are impacting this cause. Ultimately, disposable gloves contribute to tonnes of waste each year, but there is a silver liner if you still want to buy disposable gloves without hurting the environment! All you need to do is ensure the disposable gloves you purchase are biodegradable.

This will allow them to naturally break down once you're finished with them and to prevent them from creating more waste that takes decades to deteriorate. Keep an eye out for words like 'compostable' too as they also indicate that they're better for the environment than non-biodegradable disposable gloves. No matter which pair of disposable gloves you want or need, you can be sure that you'll find a wide selection to suit your purposes right here!

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