Powder Free Gloves
My Glove Depot Carries Only Powder Free Gloves.Â
RelyAid Blue Nitrile Textured Gloves PF
CASE PRICE $59.90
iSmile Blue Nitrile Gloves Powder Free
CASE PRICE $59.90
iSmile N300 Blue Nitrile (300 count)
CASE PRICE $159.90
Basic Medical Blue Nitrile Gloves PF
CASE PRICE $59.90
Microflex Ultraform Blue Nitrile Gloves
CASE PRICE $219.90
CASE PRICE $84.90
Halyard Purple Nitrile Gloves PF
CASE PRICE $249.90
Blossom Natural Latex Gloves PF
CASE PRICE $84.90
BeeSure SuperSlim Blue Nitrile Gloves
CASE PRICE $219.90
CASE PRICE $29.90
Halyard Lavender Nitrile Gloves PF
CASE PRICE $289.90
Blossom Avocado Green Nitrile Gloves
CASE PRICE $84.90
Cranberry Evolve Blue Nitrile Gloves PF
CASE PRICE $219.90
Halyard AquaSoft Blue Nitrile Gloves PF
CASE PRICE $319.90
SensiCare Ice Blue Nitrile Gloves PF
CASE PRICE $349.90
Halyard Flexaprene Textured Chloroprene Powder Free
CASE PRICE $269.90
Safe Health Nitrile Powder Free Exam Gloves
CASE PRICE $69.90
VGlove Nitrile Powder Free Exam Gloves
CASE PRICE $69.90
Halyard Sterling SG Grey Nitrile Gloves
CASE PRICE $439.90
Halyard Sterling Silver Nitrile Gloves PF
CASE PRICE $399.90
SkinTx Cool Nitrile Powder Free Exam Gloves
CASE PRICE $99.90
RelyAid R300 Nitrile Textured PF Gloves
CASE PRICE $159.90
GloveUp Nitrile 300 Powder Free Exam Glove
CASE PRICE $199.90
StarMed Ultra Periwinkle Nitrile Gloves
CASE PRICE $149.90
Powder free latex gloves are latex gloves which do not contain powder. Previously, cornstarch or other powder was added to gloves to make them easier to put on. The original idea was that this made them safer by lessening the chance of tearing or ripping them while putting them on. However, studies have shown that powdered latex gloves are actually problematic for people with latex allergies.Â
Why Powder Was Added to Disposable Gloves
Glove manufacturers used powder when they realized that latex gloves can be challenging to put on, especially when done so quickly. Gloves often stick to each other or cling to one’s hand, causing them to tear or rip. Powder prevented the gloves from being sticky, making them easier to put on in a hurry.
Problems Associated With Powdered Gloves
The concern is that powder apparently binds to latex proteins in the glove. If the user wears powdered gloves for a prolonged period of time, the powder may penetrate the skin, delivering latex proteins and potentially causing a reaction. This problem is aggravated if the hands are moist, and it can cause mild dermatitis, or anaphylactic shock and more serious problems.
There is also a risk of contaminating others with the glove powder as they are removed. When powdered gloves are taken off, the powder is distributed in the air, pushing latex proteins throughout the room. These proteins can penetrate surgical wounds or may be inhaled by people in the surrounding area. Severe latex allergies have occurred in people who have had multiple surgeries and have also affected many operating room nurses.
Powder Free Latex Gloves Are Now the Norm
As a result of these problems, powder free latex gloves are now the norm. These gloves are not likely to cause reactions and are less likely to add to the development of latex allergies acquired through exposure. It’s recommended that they be put on more carefully to avoid ripping, but this issue is thought of as less of a problem than the incidence of latex allergies related to powdered gloves.
Like other forms of barrier protection for the hands, powder free latex gloves come in a range of sizes and colors to accommodate different people. Black, blue, green, pink and purple powder free latex gloves are widely available, with many available here at My Glove Depot. They are disposable and produced for use on only one patient.