SAS Latex Gloves

SAS Safety Latex Gloves — Disposable Hand Protection for Industrial and Lab Use

SAS Safety Corporation has been manufacturing quality disposable gloves for industrial, laboratory, and medical applications for decades, and their latex glove line remains a staple in environments where tactile sensitivity, durability, and reliable barrier protection are all essential. Latex gloves from SAS offer a natural rubber formulation that provides excellent elasticity, a close conforming fit, and the tactile feedback that makes precision work possible while wearing hand protection. This collection features SAS latex gloves in standard and extended lengths, in both powdered and powder-free formulations, across a range of thicknesses suited to different task demands.

Natural rubber latex has physical properties that make it uniquely well-suited for certain applications. Latex's high elasticity means gloves conform closely to the hand, reducing the loss of dexterity that occurs with stiffer materials. The material's tear resistance — particularly under biaxial stress — exceeds that of many synthetic alternatives at equivalent thickness, making latex gloves durable under the mechanical demands of handling irregular or sharp-edged objects. For tasks involving biological fluids, automotive fluids, many cleaning chemicals, and laboratory reagents, latex provides reliable barrier protection backed by ASTM test data.

SAS latex gloves are available in both powdered (cornstarch) and powder-free formulations. Powdered gloves are easier to don and doff, particularly for workers whose hands may be damp from perspiration during extended use. Powder-free latex gloves are required in food handling, cleanroom, and certain medical environments where cornstarch contamination is unacceptable. Powder-free gloves are also preferred when working with adhesives or coatings where residue transfer would cause product quality issues. Both formulations go through a chlorination or polymer coating treatment to reduce surface tackiness without relying on powder.

Latex allergy is a significant occupational health consideration that must be addressed in any program using natural rubber latex gloves. Type I latex allergy — an immediate hypersensitivity reaction triggered by latex proteins — can cause reactions ranging from contact urticaria to systemic anaphylaxis. Workplaces where latex gloves are used regularly must have protocols for identifying workers with latex sensitivity and providing alternative nitrile or vinyl gloves. For workers who can safely use latex, the exposure risk can be reduced by selecting low-protein, powder-free formulations that minimize protein exposure through both skin contact and inhalation.

Glove thickness in disposable latex products is measured in mils (thousandths of an inch) and typically ranges from 3 mil for exam-weight gloves to 8 mil for heavy-duty industrial models. Thicker gloves provide better puncture resistance and chemical permeation resistance at the cost of some tactile sensitivity. For general handling tasks, a 4-5 mil glove provides a good balance of protection and dexterity. For tasks involving sharper edges, more abrasive materials, or more aggressive chemicals, 6-8 mil formulations are preferred.

SAS latex gloves are available in multiple sizing formats — from XS to XXL — and are sold by the box (typically 100 gloves per box) or by the case for high-volume industrial users. Proper sizing is important for both protection and comfort: gloves that are too loose increase the risk of tearing during use, while gloves that are too tight cause hand fatigue and restrict circulation during extended wear. SAS provides sizing charts to help buyers match hand measurements to glove sizes accurately.

Browse our SAS latex glove collection for the thickness, formulation, and quantity that matches your application requirements. Whether you are stocking a laboratory supply room, outfitting a maintenance team, or building out an emergency response supply cache, SAS latex gloves provide the quality and reliability that safety-conscious buyers have trusted for generations.