Medicom Vinyl Clear Powder Free Gloves XL

General Information:

Vinyl gloves are made from the synthetic monomer material called polyvinyl chloride (PVC). The material is taken through a polymerization process with an end product that is hard and rigid. To avoid this, a plasticizing chemical is added to produce a flexible material required for making the gloves.

Strengths and Weaknesses: Vinyl offers standard protection when handling most chemicals and it’s very soft and comfortable to wear. Comparatively, vinyl is the least favorable fabric or material for manufacturing gloves.

The main reason for this is because vinyl is less durable than latex or nitrile, and less sensitive to touch than the other fabrics or materials. Vinyl is not ideal when handling most organic solvents and water-based solutions. Modern advancements in vinyl technology have enhanced its comfort, durability, tactile sensitivity, elongation/flexibility, and strength.