Disposable Gloves: Nitrile, Latex and Vinyl for Every Job

Disposable Gloves: The Layer Between Hand and Animal

Disposable gloves are the most heavily used consumable in the shed. They protect your skin from dirt, cleaners and wet, and at the same time they stop germs travelling from animal to animal. The material is what matters: nitrile, latex and vinyl differ clearly in tear resistance, chemical resistance and allergy potential. On top of that there are models with an extra-long cuff for particular tasks.

Nitrile, Latex or Vinyl?

Nitrile is the all-rounder: tear-resistant, resistant to oils and many chemicals and free of latex proteins, so it causes no trouble with a latex allergy. You will find it as Nitril Top Pro in blue, powder-free in packs of 100, as X-Grip in orange with a non-slip surface, as X-Grip Black for oily and chemically loaded work and as the Nitril Long Black milking glove with an extra-long cuff. Latex fits very closely and leaves plenty of feeling in the fingers, but frequent wear can trigger allergies; Latex Top is powder-free and food-safe. Vinyl is latex-free and powder-free and suits short, clean jobs, though it takes less mechanically and chemically.

Shoulder-Length Cover and Accessories

The VETtop with 120 cm shoulder protection is not an everyday glove. It is made for calving assistance and rectal examination and covers the whole arm up to the shoulder. Both of those belong in experienced hands, and if in doubt your vet takes them on. Alongside them there are disposable overshoes in ankle, mid and high versions for visitors and for moving between buildings, plus a stainless steel wall-mounted glove dispenser that keeps the box clean.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which material for which job?
For milking, treating stock and work with cleaners, nitrile is the safe choice. Latex suits jobs that need plenty of feeling and no allergy is present. Vinyl is enough for short, dry tasks.

Why powder-free?
Powder makes gloves easier to put on but leaves residues on skin, udders and surfaces and can irritate the skin. That is why the common models here are powder-free.

How often do I change a glove?
Disposable means once. A fresh pair goes on at the latest when you move between animals, pens or work steps, otherwise you carry germs from one place to the next.