Differentia inter Nitrile caestus et LATEX caestus, quam eligere optimum tutela caestus?

In the field of personal protective equipment (PPE), nitrile and latex gloves are the two most common choices.They are widely used in scenarios such as medical, industrial, laboratory or food processing, but their respective characteristics and applicable scenarios are completely different. Understanding their differences can help you make wiser choices based on your actual needs.

Nitrile gloves are made of synthetic nitrile rubber (a copolymer of acrylonitrile and butadiene) and do not contain natural latex protein, thus being completely friendly to people allergic to latex. Latex gloves are made of natural rubber latex. Although they have good biodegradability, the residual latex protein may cause allergic reactions.

Nitrile gloves have excellent resistance to oils, solvents, acids, alkalis and other chemical substances, and are suitable for scenarios such as laboratories, chemical plants or automotive maintenance. Latex gloves have relatively weak resistance to chemicals and are particularly prone to corrosion by oily substances, making them more suitable for low-risk environments.

Applications & Use Cases

Nitrile Gloves are preferred in:

Healthcare (infection control, chemotherapy handling)

Chemical Labs (handling hazardous substances)

Food Processing (resistant to fats and oils)

Automotive & Manufacturing (oil and grease resistance)

Latex Gloves excel in:

Medical Exams (high dexterity for fine tasks)

Low-Risk Environments (non-chemical, short-term use)

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Whether for medical, industrial or daily protection, Polykem's nitrile gloves can provide you with reliable, comfortable and sustainable solutions.