What is EN? (what is the european standard) Each European Standard is identified by a unique reference code and begins with ‘EN’. EN stands for European Norms. A European Standard is a standard that has been adopted by one of three European Standardization Organizations (ESOs): CEN, CENELEC or ETSI. It is made available by all…
Nitrile gloves are now regarded as the most functional hand protection products in the market. Nitrile gloves are made from a synthetic rubber polymer. Nitrile has easily overtaken latex as the best glove production material mainly due to its superior hand protection qualities and the fact that nitrile is latex free. But this does not…
Why should I choose disposable Nitrile gloves? Disposable Nitrile Gloves have become an increasingly popular choice for disposable gloves over latex and vinyl alternatives for a wide range of applications including in the delivery of first aid. There are two key advantages that nitrile gloves offer over latex and vinyl gloves: Nitrile gloves are produced…
What are the benefits of using nitrile gloves? If you’re looking for disposable gloves, you’ll find an array of options on the market. Nitrile disposable gloves are among the most popular options for many applications from healthcare to the foodservice industry. But, what exactly is nitrile, and what do disposable nitrile gloves offer over other…
Disposable nitrile gloves have become a mainstay in the medical, dental, lab, cleanroom and food handling industries. We enjoy their strong, latex-free comfort. But what is nitrile anyway? The Science of Nitrile Nitrile is a shortened term for Nitrile Butadiene Rubber, or NBR. Although it is also referred to as NBR latex, there is no…
If you use your hands regularly, such as because you’re a healthcare professional, you’ll want to protect them with the use of gloves. One of the best glove materials to invest in is nitrile. What, exactly, is nitrile? Nitrile is a synthetic rubber compound that’s produced when butadiene and acrylonitrile molecules are combined. Nitrile gloves…