Comparing Glove Materials

The following compares the general characteristics and cost of three popular glove materials. Use this as a reference, and proceed with caution when determining which glove material is appropriate for your particular tasks.

Reference	Latex Natural Rubber Latex	Vinyl Polyvinyl Chloride, PVC	Nitrile Acrylonitrile Butadiene
Barrier Protection	Excellent	Fair to Poor	Excellent
Strength and Durability	Excellent	Poor	Excellent
Elasticity	Excellent	Poor	Good
Puncture Resistance	Good	Poor	Excellent
Chemical Resistance	Good	Poor	Excellent
Fit and Comfort	Excellent	Fair	Excellent to Good
Protein Allergy	Depends on gloves and manufactures	None	None
Cost	Low to Moderate	Low to Moderate	Moderate to High

Comparing Glove Materials

Comparing Glove Materials

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