Inspire Cobalt Blue Nitrile Gloves — 4.5 Mil Exam, Chemo-Tested (ASTM D6978), Box of 100

Inspire cobalt blue nitrile gloves explained

Inspire Cobalt Blue is a 4.5 mil cobalt blue nitrile gloves option that punches above its price. It is powder-free, latex-free, exam grade, and rip- and puncture-resistant, with textured fingertips and touch-screen compatibility. The listing states it is an ASTM D6978 chemotherapy glove, and it is one of the best-selling gloves in the professional medical chemotherapy category.

As cobalt nitrile gloves they bring a distinctive color that reads blue or slightly purple by the light; as 4.5 mil nitrile gloves they sit between a thin exam glove and a heavy shop glove; and among blue exam gloves the inspire exam gloves line is a proven, high-volume favorite.

Key features

• 4.5 mil cobalt blue nitrile — durable, rip- and puncture-resistant
• Exam grade; trusted by medical professionals
• ASTM D6978 chemotherapy glove (per the listing)
• Textured fingertips; touch-screen compatible
• Powder-free and not made with latex
• Food-safe, janitorial, tattoo, mechanic, and medical use
• Sizes S–XXL; 100 per box (case of 1000)

Pros & cons

Specifications

What these gloves are for

Everyday medical and clinical exam use, plus food handling, janitorial, tattoo, light mechanic, and household tasks — a versatile mid-weight glove that covers a lot of ground. They are ranked in our nitrile exam gloves guide, and for chores and kitchens our nitrile gloves for cleaning and nitrile gloves for food service guides. The material background is in our nitrile gloves complete guide and nitrile vs latex gloves.

Compatibility

The ASTM D6978 chemo rating covers specific drugs for limited wear times, not broad chemical protection — for sustained immersion in aggressive chemicals, use a dedicated chemical-resistant glove and see our chemical-resistant nitrile gloves guide. The powder-free build is covered in our powdered vs. powder-free nitrile gloves guide.

How the cobalt blue compares

Inspire's own 6 mil black is the heavier-duty mechanic and shop glove; this 4.5 mil cobalt blue is the lighter, exam-focused option. Against other blue exam gloves, the Kimtech Vista is a premium-brand value glove and the MedPride is the everyday medical workhorse; the full-textured Curad is another all-purpose pick. Browse the full nitrile gloves collection and the wider hand protection range organized by grade, thickness, and color.

Safety note: nitrile is not made with latex, so these suit workers with a latex allergy — but chemo protection under ASTM D6978 is drug-specific and time-limited, not a broad chemical guarantee. Confirm the tested drugs and wear times for your protocol, replace gloves when torn or soiled, and step up to a thicker or chemical-resistant glove where the task demands more.

Ordering FAQ

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

How thick are they?
4.5 mil — a comfortable everyday exam weight that reviewers describe as durable and rip-resistant, with good tactile feel. Heavier than a basic 3–4 mil glove but lighter than the 6 mil Inspire black.

Are they exam / medical grade?
Yes — Inspire lists this as an exam-grade glove trusted by medical professionals, and it is a top seller in the professional medical chemotherapy category. It is non-sterile.

Are they chemo-tested?
Yes — the listing states these are ASTM D6978 chemotherapy gloves. Chemo protection is drug-specific and time-limited, so confirm the tested-drug details and wear times against your program before relying on them for a regulated task.

Why does the color look blue and purple?
It is cobalt blue, which can read as blue or slightly purple depending on the light — reviewers note it looks purple indoors and dark blue in daylight. The color does not change the protection.

Are they powder-free and latex-free?
Yes — powder-free and not made with natural rubber latex, so there is no powder residue and no natural-latex proteins.

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

Are they food safe?
Yes — Inspire lists food-safe among the uses, alongside janitorial, tattoo, mechanic, and medical work, making them a versatile all-purpose glove. See our nitrile gloves for food service guide.

What sizes are available?
Small through XX-Large, 100 gloves per box (with a case of 1000). Reviewers note they can run slightly small, so size up if you are between sizes.

How do they compare to the Inspire black gloves?
The 4.5 mil cobalt blue is the lighter, exam-focused glove; the Inspire 6 mil black is the heavier-duty option for mechanic and industrial work. Same brand, different weight and color for the job.

Can I reuse them?
They are single-use gloves from the nitrile gloves range. Some users get a long session out of a pair for light home tasks, but for medical, food, or contamination-control work use them once and change them.

How do I reorder?
Reorder from this page — the listing and its linked item stay constant, so restocking with the same box from the hand protection range takes seconds.

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