Lowest allowable protein
claim on PF latex exam gloves with 50 µg/dm2 or
less of protein |
No specific protein
claim, or higher latex protein content |
Fully textured palm and finger
surface on textured gloves to provide non-slip grip |
Only finger area is textured, or
no texture at all. May become slippery when wet |
Natural, even color throughout
each glove with a clean, even surface |
Dull or uneven color, or discoloring
with a rough and uneven surface |
Special formula features a tacky
surface to enhance grip |
Uneven or over-chlorination that
leaves gloves slippery without grip |
Ergonomically designed hand formers
produce gloves that fit comfortably |
Poor fit causes strain and fatigue
on user's hands |
Flat stacking in dispenser box
makes dispensing gloves easy and reduces waste |
Loose and randomly stuffed in dispenser
box makes dispensing a nightmare |
Consistent quality in compliance
with an AQL of 1.5 or 2.5 for major defects |
Inconsistency in quality and manufactured
with less stringent quality control of AQL 4.0 or more |
High temperature tumbling process
leaves powdered gloves a very lightly powdered surface |
Heavily powdered surface leaves
plenty of powder residue on user's hands |
Powdered gloves coated with soft
and high quality USP grade edible cornstarch |
Coated with harsh and low quality
powder or chemical |
Manufactured at ISO 9001 quality
certified facilities |
Manufactured at non-ISO 9001 quality
certified facilities |