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Sterile VS Non-Sterile Gloves – What You Need To Know

Choosing the right gloves can feel overwhelming, especially when deciding between sterile and non-sterile options. Each type serves specific purposes, and making the wrong choice could compromise hygiene, safety, or effectiveness. Whether you’re working in healthcare, food handling, or laboratory settings, understanding the key differences is essential to maintaining standards. Sterile gloves are manufactured under …

Finding the Right Fit: Choosing Nitrile, Latex, or Vinyl Gloves

Choosing the right type of glove–nitrile, vinyl, or latex–for the job you are performing can be just as important as the job itself.

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FDA Bans Production and Distribution of Powdered Gloves

Effective January 19th, 2017, the FDA has banned medical supply manufacturers, salesmen, and distributors from producing and distributing powdered gloves of any material. This is due to evidence that using a powdered patient examination glove can pose a serious risk to the patient “including airway and wound inflammation, post-surgical adhesions and allergic reactions” (for more …