Disposable GloveBuying Guideboardwalklabel.com

ATTRIBUTES• Original glove material• Excellent barrier performance• Appropriate for most uses• Highly elastic, comfortable fit

ISSUES• Potential for allergies to latex proteins• Contains chemicals that could cause dermal irritation• Reaction can range from sneezing to anaphylactic shock

(life-threatening)• Powdered gloves can release the proteins into the air

when donning and removing the glove• Allergies affect 8 to 16% of work-exposed individuals

LATEX ALLERGIES• TYPE I (IMMEDIATE) hypersensitivity to natural rubber

latex proteins that can be very serious or occasionallyeven fatal.

• TYPE IV (DELAYED) allergic contact dermatitis, whichinvolves a skin rash and is often caused by chemicalsin the manufacturing process

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES• Strength and elasticity• Barrier protection against blood and a variety of chemicals

PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES• Less susceptible to material breakdown and leakage• Intended Uses - Appropriate for most applications• Most comfortable because of elasticity

COST The price of Latex has fluctuated throughout the years. Today, latex is more expensive than vinyl but comparable in price to nitrile.

• Wound care• General patient

examinations• Dispensing medication

• Routine oral procedures• Suture removal• Food handling

Uses: (Appropriate for most applications)

For maximum protection, change gloves every 15-30 minutes

NATURAL RUBBER LATEX

YESDO YOU NEED POWDERED GLOVES?

ATTRIBUTES• Barrier protection against blood

and a variety of chemicals• More elastic than vinyl with greater

puncture resistance than latex• Comfort more similar to latex• Available in a variety of colors

ISSUESAccelerators in glove manufacturing process may cause skin irritation (less common compared to latex allergies)

PHYSICAL PROPERTIESMolecular structure allows wearer to quickly identify a rip, hole or tear

PERFORMANCE PROPERTIESLess susceptible to material breakdown and leakage than a vinyl or even a latex glove

COST Nitrile has become competitively priced due to recent price increases related to latex and vinyl raw materials.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT GLOVE FOR THE RIGHT JOB

ATTRIBUTES• Most economical choice

ISSUES• Cuff has loose fit and minimal protection

against blood borne pathogens or chemicals• Vinyl is worn during quick applications where

comfort level is not critical

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES• Minimal elasticity/flexibility• Typically clear in color

PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES• Natural body oils can breakdown the glove material• Susceptible to material breakdown and leakage

COST• Vinyl typically chosen for price point• Raw material (PVC) and oil prices directly affect

the cost of vinyl gloves

Uses: (Appropriate for most applications)• Excellent choice for medical, jan/san, safety,

laboratory, tattoo and food services• Chemical exposure

Uses: (Intended for short-term, non-invasive tasks)• Dispensing medication• Transporting patients• Non-invasive physical examinations• Food handling, jan/san services

For maximum protection, change gloves every 15-30 minutes

For maximum protection, change gloves every 15 minutes or less

FOOD SAFETY GENPURPOSE

LABS/MISC.

MEDICAL / Exam NON-MEDICAL / Industrial

MEDICAL VETDENTAL

YES

YES

NO

SIZE REORDER #

S BWK 351S

M BWK 351M

L BWK 351L

XL BWK 351XL

Boardwalk IND. LATEX

POWDERED

SIZE REORDER #

S BWK 350S

M BWK 350M

L BWK 350L

XL BWK 350XL

SIZE REORDER #

M BWK 345M

L BWK 345L

XL BWK 345XL

SIZE REORDER #

S BWK 355S

M BWK 355M

L BWK 355L

XL BWK 355XL

QUESTION TO ASK YOUR CUSTOMER: ARE YOU SENSITIVE TO LATEX?

BoardwalkEXAM LATEX

POWDERED

BoardwalkEXAM LATEX

POWDER-FREE

BoardwalkIND. LATEXPOWDER-FREE

BoardwalkEXAM VINYL

POWDER-FREE

NO YES

SIZE REORDER #

M BWK 365M

L BWK 365L

XL BWK 365XL

SIZE REORDER #

S BWK 315S

M BWK 315M

L BWK 315L

XL BWK 315XL

BoardwalkIND. VINYLPOWDER-FREE

BoardwalkIND. SYNTHETIC

POWDER-FREE

SIZE REORDER #

S BWK 380S

M BWK 380M

L BWK 380L

XL BWK 380XL

Boardwalk IND. NITRILE

POWDER-FREE

SIZE REORDER #

M BWK 395M

L BWK 395L

XL BWK 395XL

BoardwalkIND. 5 MIL NITRILE

POWDER-FREE

SIZE REORDER #

S BWK 396S

M BWK396M

L BWK 396L

XL BWK 396XL

Boardwalk IND. BLACK NITRILE

POWDER-FREE

NITRILE

VINYL/SYNTHETIC

SIZE REORDER #

S BWK 361S

M BWK 361M

L BWK 361L

XL BWK 361XL