Although nitrile was used in making surgical gloves, you will have a hard time finding such a pair of protective glove being used in an operating theater. Nitrile surgical gloves were created in search of a cost-effective latex-free, synthetic alternative as the awareness of latex allergies became rampant. The idea was good, but nitrile glove […]
Are neoprene gloves the same as nitrile gloves? The short answer is no. These gloves are made out of different materials. Although neoprene and nitrile are made from synthetic, latex-free materials, the physical properties of these gloves are quite different. Although their names may sound familiar, if you were to handle these protective gloves side-by-side, […]
Kimberly-Clark, a leading manufacturer of medical supplies (including protective gloves), makes the popular nitrile gloves for both healthcare and industrial work places. Kimberly-Clark has gained notoriety due to the introduction of the purple color to a nitrile glove. This was a significant strategy because it gave workers a quick visual cue that if they needed […]
To put it simply, nitrile gloves are protective gloves made out of a synthetic material. Traditionally, medical and industrial gloves used to protect you from punctures, chemicals, and even harmful viruses have been made out of latex. In fact, nitrile protects better against punctures and can be used to offer resistance against a wide range […]
My dad has always told me that when it comes to cars, every man should know how to replace their own tire change the oil on their own. I’m proud to say that I can do both, but if you’re anything like me, you probably get your oil changed at Jiffy Lube. Call it laziness […]