Compare Glove Materials
The following chart compares the characteristics and cost of different glove materials. You may 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
and Butadiene
Polyurethane
Polyurethane
Barrier Protection
Excellent
Fair to Poor
Excellent
Excellent
Strength and Durability
Excellent
Poor
Excellent
Excellent
Elasticity
Excellent
Poor
Good
Good
Puncture Resistance
Good
Poor
Excellent
Excellent
Chemical Resistance
Good
Poor
Excellent
Good
Fit and Comfort
Excellent
Fair
Good
Excellent
Protein Allergy
Depend on gloves and manufactures
None
None
None
Cost
Low to Moderate
Low to Moderate
Moderate to High
Moderate to High
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