Disposable vinyl gloves are an inexpensive and very
convenient form of lightweight hand protection for medical staff, carers and
anyone working in potentially contagious environments, or handling substances
which could damage the skin. They prevent hands from becoming stained by
strongly coloured matter such as oil, paint, beetroot and some spices.
They can also be useful for maintaining hygiene in food preparation and when handling pungent items such as onions and garlic. Because they are thin and flexible they are easy to wear when performing almost all tasks and allow the wearer to have a clear sense of touch and feel.
The limitations of vinyl gloves are that when stretched while they are worn, they become slightly porous, so cannot be relied on for medical levels of hygiene, and they are also subject to tearing because the material is relatively weak.
They can also be useful for maintaining hygiene in food preparation and when handling pungent items such as onions and garlic. Because they are thin and flexible they are easy to wear when performing almost all tasks and allow the wearer to have a clear sense of touch and feel.
The limitations of vinyl gloves are that when stretched while they are worn, they become slightly porous, so cannot be relied on for medical levels of hygiene, and they are also subject to tearing because the material is relatively weak.