Inspire Black Heavy Duty 6 Mil Nitrile Gloves — Exam-Grade, Powder-Free, Box of 100

Inspire Black 6 mil nitrile gloves explained

The Inspire Black Heavy Duty is a 6 mil black disposable glove that punches above its price. As 6 mil nitrile gloves go, it is genuinely dual-purpose: Inspire lists it as both exam/medical-grade and industrial, so it moves from the clinic or lab to the garage without a second thought. It is latex-free, powder-free, chemical resistant, and food-safe, with textured fingertips and touch-screen compatibility, and the listing states ASTM D6319 and ISO 9001:2015.

These 6 mil black nitrile gloves are a true heavy duty disposable gloves option — thick enough to resist rips and punctures, yet dexterous enough for fine work. If you have searched for durable black nitrile disposable gloves or specifically inspire nitrile gloves, this is the heavy 6 mil box.

Key features

• 6 mil thickness — heavy-duty, rip and puncture resistant
• Both exam/medical-grade and industrial
• Black nitrile — hides grease on shop and automotive work
• Powder-free and 100% latex-free
• Textured fingertips; touch-screen compatible
• Chemical resistant and food-safe
• Listing states ASTM D6319 and ISO 9001:2015
• Sizes Small through XX-Large; box of 100 (cases of 1000 available)

Pros & cons

Specifications

What these gloves are for

One box that spans the clinic, the kitchen, and the garage: healthcare and lab work, food service and prep, janitorial and tattoo, and automotive or mechanic tasks. They are ranked in our best heavy-duty nitrile gloves guide, our best black nitrile gloves guide, and — because they are exam-grade — our best nitrile exam gloves guide. Background on the material is in our nitrile gloves complete guide and nitrile vs latex gloves.

Compatibility

Good for incidental contact with oils, cleaners, and shop solvents; for automotive detail work see our nitrile gloves for mechanics guide, and for kitchens our nitrile gloves for food service guide. For sustained contact with aggressive chemicals, step up to a dedicated chemical-resistant glove. The powder-free build is explained in our powdered vs. powder-free nitrile gloves guide.

How the Inspire 6 mil compares

Inspire's own Cobalt Blue exam glove is a lighter, thinner option for high-volume exam use. Against other black nitrile, the GLOVEWORKS 5 mil is a lighter industrial glove, the GLOVEWORKS HD steps up in thickness, the SAS Raven is a 7 mil shop favorite, and the Venom Steel 6 mil is a direct thickness rival. Browse the full nitrile gloves collection and the wider hand protection range organized by thickness, grade, and use.

Safety note: nitrile is latex-free, so these gloves suit workers with a latex allergy — but a disposable glove reduces, and does not eliminate, chemical and biological exposure risk. Confirm compatibility with your specific chemicals before sustained contact, replace gloves showing tears, punctures, or degradation immediately, and follow your facility's protocol for exam or medical use.

Ordering FAQ

Is the Inspire 6 Mil in stock and ready to ship?
Availability changes — open the linked listing for live price, size options, and delivery speed before you order.

How thick are these and what does 6 mil mean?
6 mil is the wall thickness in thousandths of an inch. It is a heavy-duty disposable weight — thicker and more tear- and puncture-resistant than a 3–5 mil glove, while still thin enough for tactile control and touch screens.

Are these medical or exam grade?
Yes — Inspire lists this glove as both exam/medical-grade and industrial, so it works in healthcare and lab settings as well as the shop. Confirm it meets your facility's specific protocol before clinical use.

Are they powder-free and latex-free?
Yes — powder-free and 100% nitrile with no natural rubber latex, so there is no powder residue and no natural-latex proteins.

What standards does the listing state?
The listing states ASTM D6319 (the standard specification for nitrile examination gloves) and ISO 9001:2015 (a quality-management certification for the manufacturer).

Are they food safe?
Yes — Inspire lists food-safe among the uses, alongside janitorial, tattoo, mechanic, and medical. For a food-service-focused pick, see our nitrile gloves for food service guide.

What sizes are available?
Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, and XX-Large. Reviewers consistently note these run slightly small, so size up if you are between sizes or want a looser fit.

Do they have a textured grip?
Yes — textured fingertips for grip on tools and wet or slick objects, and they are touch-screen compatible so you can use a phone or tablet without removing them.

Are they good for mechanic and automotive work?
Yes — the 6 mil thickness and puncture resistance suit auto repair and shop work, and the black color hides grease. Reviewers use them for everything from milling swarf to engine work.

Can they handle chemicals?
They are chemical resistant for incidental contact and rank well in that category, but no thin disposable glove is rated for prolonged immersion in aggressive chemicals — use a dedicated chemical-resistant glove for that.

Can I reuse them?
No — they are single-use disposable gloves from the nitrile gloves range. Replace them when torn, degraded, or contaminated rather than washing and reusing.

How are they sold?
In boxes of 100 gloves, with cases of 1000 offered on the listing for clinics, kitchens, and shops — see the wider hand protection range for other options.

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