Top 5 Latex-Free Gloves 2024

For medical professionals with latex allergies, finding the best latex-free gloves can be frustrating, with hours lost looking for something which is good value or which actually mimics the properties of latex. To save you some time and a headache, we've put together a list of our favourite Top 5 Latex-Free Gloves.

What Are the Benefits of Latex Gloves?

Before looking at alternatives it is worth remembering what is so effective about latex gloves. Their skin-tight fit and flexibility allow for excellent dexterity and sensitivity without being likely to tear or puncture. They remain a favourite for a reason and while alternatives such as nitrile come close, the latex option is usually higher quality at the same price point.

Why Wouldn't I Use Latex Gloves?

If latex is so effective why avoid it? There are lots of reasons people avoid latex – sometimes they don't like the feel or are looking for superior mechanical strength – but chief among them are allergies. Latex allergies are very common and generally develop as a consequence of extended contact with this natural rubber material; frustratingly those who interact with latex the most are also the most likely to be allergic to it.

What Are the Alternatives?

For disposable medical gloves there are a few main alternative materials:

• Vinyl – also known as PVC, these gloves are often the cheapest latex-free alternative
• Nitrile – are increasingly popular for their strong puncture resistance, skintight fit and similar properties to natural latex rubber
• Other synthetic materials designed to mimic latex – such as polyimide, which are developed to be as close to latex as possible without triggering allergic reactions

Our Top 5 Latex Free Gloves

Polyco Delight Powder-Free Clear Vinyl Disposable Medical Gloves

Made from vinyl, the Aurelia Delight Powder-Free Clear Vinyl Disposable Gloves are ideal for low risk medical applications such as care work and examinations. They are designed to provide maximum touch sensitivity, making them dexterous and sensitive so you are totally in control during a medical procedure. Free of thiurams for safety, you can be safe in the knowledge that your patient is in best possible hands.

Key Specifications: EN 455 1 - 4; 89/686/EEC; ISO 9001: 2008

Cardinal Health Protexis PI Micro Latex-Free Sterile Powder Free Surgical Gloves

Using a polymer called polyimide, the Cardinal Health Protexis PI Micro Latex-Free Sterile Powder Free Surgical Gloves are high quality surgical gloves which mimic the fit and feel of latex with remarkable precision. They are completely powder free to prevent irritation during long procedures. These super thin gloves (at just 0.2mm thickness!) are the perfect choice for precise operations where dexterity and sensitivity can be vital, such as eye surgery or vascular surgery.

Key Specifications: EN 455 - AQL 1.5; polyimide; smooth grip; 0.2mm thick; cream colour; box of 50 pairs

Our high quality latex-free gloves range does not end here! Browse our Latex Free Gloves and Latex-Free Surgical Gloves categories to see more.

Do you have anything more to add? Let us know in the comments below, or find us on Twitter and Facebook!