Nitrile Gloves
Nitrile Gloves
Nitrile Gloves are the gold standard in hand protection for industrial, medical, food service, and laboratory environments. Known for their superior resistance to chemicals, punctures, and abrasion, nitrile gloves provide a safe and reliable alternative to latex, making them ideal for individuals with allergies or sensitivities. Combining strength, flexibility, and tactile sensitivity, they are the preferred choice for professionals who demand both performance and comfort.
Manufactured from high-quality synthetic rubber, disposable nitrile gloves deliver exceptional barrier protection against oils, greases, solvents, and a wide range of hazardous chemicals. Unlike latex gloves, nitrile options are latex-free, reducing the risk of allergic reactions while maintaining excellent elasticity and fit. Their durable construction prevents tears and punctures, ensuring consistent protection in high-risk tasks and heavy-duty applications.
Today’s nitrile gloves are available in various thicknesses, textures, and colors to suit specific industries and requirements. Thin, examination-grade gloves provide maximum dexterity for medical, dental, or laboratory work, while thicker industrial-grade gloves offer enhanced durability for automotive, mechanical, and chemical handling settings. Many feature micro-textured fingertips or fully diamond-textured surfaces that improve grip in wet or oily conditions.
Key Features of Nitrile Gloves:
- Made from 100% synthetic nitrile rubber (latex-free)
- Excellent resistance to punctures, cuts, and chemicals
- Comfortable, flexible design with superior tactile sensitivity
- Powder-free options available to reduce contamination risk
- Textured fingertips or surfaces for enhanced grip and control
- Available in different thicknesses and colors for task-specific use
- Compliant with FDA, EN374, and ASTM safety standards for industrial and medical applications
Types of Nitrile Gloves:
- Medical / Examination Grade: Designed for healthcare, dental, laboratory, and patient care environments. These disposable gloves provide reliable protection against biological contaminants and meet strict quality standards.
- Industrial Grade: Built thicker and stronger for handling harsh chemicals, machinery, and tools. Ideal for automotive, construction, janitorial, and laboratory use.
- Food Grade: Manufactured to meet food-handling regulations and resist grease and fats while maintaining comfort and dexterity.
Nitrile Gloves Applications:
Nitrile gloves are widely used across numerous industries and applications, including:
- Healthcare & Medical: Examination, patient care, diagnostics, and laboratory testing
- Industrial & Manufacturing: Assembly, chemical handling, maintenance, and painting
- Automotive & Mechanical: Handling oils, fuels, and lubricants with puncture protection
- Food Processing & Service: Safe handling of food without risk of contamination
- Cleaning & Janitorial: Protection from cleaning chemicals and solvents
- Tattooing & Beauty: Maintaining hygiene and preventing cross-contamination
Why Choose Nitrile Gloves:
Nitrile gloves offer the ideal balance between safety and performance. Their durability and chemical resistance make them a cost-effective and dependable choice for both disposable and extended-use applications. The form-fitting material contours to the hand for a second-skin feel, enhancing precision while minimizing hand fatigue. Additionally, the latex-free composition makes nitrile gloves a safe alternative for workers and clients with sensitivities, ensuring greater compliance in regulated settings.
Whether you need black nitrile gloves for industrial work, blue or purple medical gloves for clinical environments, or textured heavy-duty gloves for chemical protection, nitrile gloves deliver consistent strength, comfort, and flexibility in every application.
Combining proven protection, superior comfort, and versatile performance, Nitrile Gloves are the top choice for professionals in industries where safety and hygiene are non-negotiable.
How-to: How to Choose Disposable Gloves: Nitrile vs. Latex vs. Vinyl
Medline Restore Nitrile Exam Gloves, 250 Count, maxOat+ Skin Protectant
Medline
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$24.76
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$26.99
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Curad Nitrile Exam Gloves, 150 Count, Full Texture, Powder-Free
Curad
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$16.85
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$18.52
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SHOWA 6110PF EBT Biodegradable Nitrile Gloves, 4 Mil, Fentanyl Resistant
SHOWA
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$13.45
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$19.91
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Inspire Cobalt Blue Nitrile Exam Gloves, 4.5 Mil
Inspire
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$14.99
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$16.99
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Inspire Black Heavy Duty Nitrile Gloves, 6 Mil
Inspire
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$17.99
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Kimtech Purple Nitrile Exam Gloves, 5.9 Mil, Chemo-Cleared
Kimtech
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$19.80
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$27.75
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GLOVEWORKS HD Orange Nitrile Industrial Gloves, 8 Mil
GLOVEWORKS by AMMEX
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$25.92
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GLOVEWORKS Black Nitrile Industrial Gloves, 5 Mil
GLOVEWORKS by AMMEX
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Microflex SU-690 Supreno SE Accelerator-Free Nitrile Gloves, Large, 100 Count
Microflex
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$18.53
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MedPride Powder-Free Nitrile Exam Gloves, 4 mil, 100 Count
MedPride
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$9.99
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GLOVEWORKS Blue Nitrile Industrial Gloves, 5 mil, Food-Safe, 100 Count
AMMEX
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$22.44
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$24.91
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Venom Steel Industrial Nitrile Gloves, 6 mil, Black, 100 Count
Venom Steel
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View full detailsAnsell MICROFLEX Diamond Grip MF-300 Latex Gloves
Ansell
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$150.23
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Ansell MICROFLEX SU-690 Violet Nitrile Exam Gloves
Ansell
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$19.00
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Ansell TouchNTuff 93-800 Chemical Resistant Nitrile Gloves
Ansell
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$37.50
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$357.00
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Ansell Microflex 93-256 Mega Texture Orange Nitrile Gloves
Ansell
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$161.35
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MED PRIDE Nitrile Vinyl Blend Exam Gloves
MED PRIDE
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SWIFTLITE Black Nitrile Disposable Gloves
SWIFTLITE
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$7.99
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$56.99
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SAS Astro-Grip Powder-Free 7-Mil Nitrile Disposable Gloves
SAS Safety
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SAS Safety Raven Nitrile Disposable Gloves
SAS Safety
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$13.25
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$126.95
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GLOVEWORKS HD Green Nitrile Industrial Disposable Gloves
GLOVEWORKS
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$27.38
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$237.85
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SAS Derma-Tuff 6-Mil Nitrile Disposable Gloves
SAS Safety
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$13.48
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$51.09
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Kimtech Sterling Nitrile Exam Gloves
Kimtech
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$16.06
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$49.20
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Kimtech Vista Nitrile Exam Gloves
Kimtech
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$34.49
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$36.75
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Kimtech Polaris Nitrile Exam Gloves
Kimtech
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$10.70
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$50.50
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WC Safety Editorial Pick: Kimtech Polaris is WC Safety's pick for lab and food production environments requiring EN 374 chemical protection, EN ...
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SwiftGrip Disposable Black Nitrile Gloves
SwiftGrip
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$7.19
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$71.99
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Venom Steel 8-Mil Orange Nitrile Disposable Gloves 50 Count
Venom Steel
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Venom Steel 6-Mil Industrial Black Nitrile Gloves
Venom Steel
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$255.00
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WC Safety Editorial Pick: Venom Steel 6 Mil Industrial Black is WC Safety's pick for buyers who want the Venom Steel rip-resistant cuff technolo...
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GLOVEWORKS HD Industrial Black Nitrile Disposable Gloves
GLOVEWORKS
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$26.60
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$418.95
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SAS Raven Patriot 7-Mil Black Nitrile Disposable Gloves
SAS Safety
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$12.99
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$139.95
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