| Latex |
Long-standing barrier qualities |
Strong, natural rubber is durable |
Has Re-seal qualities |
Provides comfortable fit |
Natural ability due to elastic quality rubber |
Contains protein & chemical allergens low powder is preferred |
| Neoprene (Chloroprene) |
Good but tear resistance Is marginal |
Strong |
Has some puncture resistant qualities |
Provides a good fit, has some elastic ability that enhances fit |
Close to latex & allows for flexibility |
Contains no latex proteins but has some accelerator chemicals |
| Nitrile |
Resistant to punctures & tears, flexes & does not develop holes |
Strong has puncture resistant qualities |
Has puncture resistant qualities |
Slightly tighter fit |
Less than latex over time tends to shape to wearer's hand |
Contains no proteins but contains some accelerator chemicals |
| Vinyl |
Easily breaks during use, Baggy |
Weak, breaks easily & punctures easily in use |
Punctures with sharps |
Fit limited baggy |
Dexterity compromised |
Contains no proteins but chemical accelerators |
| Polyurethane |
Durable & high puncture resistance |
Excellent tear, puncture & abrasion resistance |
Superior to latex for puncture resistance; mimics nitrile in performance |
Good comfort & fit; has latex - like qualities |
Elasticity is apparent |
Contains no latex proteins & no chemical accelerators |
| Copolymer (block polymers) |
Good resistance to tears |
Stronger than vinyl; puncture resistance is fair |
Easy to puncture |
Latex like fit and comfortable |
Elasticity superior to vinyl but below latex |
Contains no latex proteins but some chemical accelerators |
