Product Review

Due to the volatile latex market, many controlled environment operators and managers are beginning to ask a very important question: Why latex? Latex has long been the go-to glove for life sciences cleanrooms, usually due to habit: latex is the glove of choice simply because they have always used latex and are not aware that there are other options. Nitrile is just one alternative to latex. Compared to Latex, nitrile is lower in particles, ionic extractable and non-volatile residues (NVR). Nitrile also has "memory" properties that allow it to adapt to the hand for a more custom fit, reducing hand fatigue. It is three times more puncture-resistant than latex, and also provides protection against cutting and scraping. Static-dissipative properties make nitrile ideal for electronic industries. Valutek's Nitrile Cleanroom Glove selection includes Powdered and Powder-Free, Bagged and Boxed.