How to Choose the Right Examination Gloves

By Gavin · Agility Group

Gloves are the item every clinic uses most — and the one people pick without thinking. The right choice protects your staff and your budget. Here is how to choose.

Nitrile, latex or vinyl?

Nitrile is strong and latex-free — the best fit for most clinical use. Latex gives a great fit but carries an allergy risk. Vinyl suits low-risk, short tasks.

Choose powder-free

It is the clinical standard — kinder to skin and cleaner in a treatment setting.

Get the fit right

Too loose and a glove tears; too tight and the hand tires. Stock a range of sizes so staff are not fighting their gloves.

Buy by use, not just price

Match the glove to the task — exam, procedure or cleaning — and you waste far less.