Why The Shift Towards Powder Free Latex Gloves?
In the terms of FORM, FIT, FUNCTION, and COST there is no reasonable alternative to latex gloves. Latex gloves are still the gold standard for barrier protection. However, many experts now suggest that people use low protein, low chemical gloves. Standard on-line leaching techniques used in the manufacturing of most powdered latex gloves remove substantial amounts of water soluble residues, including proteins and chemicals. However, even after effective on-line leaching there are still levels of proteins and chemicals that may be a source for sensitization and reaction. This has created a shift towards powder free latex gloves.
