Powdered Gloves

Powdered gloves have cornstarch added to make them easier to put on and prevent gloves from sticking together. If the gloves are worn for long periods of time, the cornstarch powder may stick to the skin and cause allergies or sensitivities. It is also known to contribute to latex allergies, although this is not a concern in latex-free powdered gloves.

Some concerns have been raised about contamination in medical and foodservice environments due to powder from the gloves sticking to hands or surfaces after removal.

Powder-Free Gloves

Powder-free gloves are treated with chlorine, rinsed with water, and dried in order to remove latex proteins and powdered residue. This process, known as chlorination, makes the gloves less form-fitting for easy donning and removal without the use of powder.

Because of this, powder-free gloves are generally more expensive than powdered ones. They can also be harder to quickly remove and may not have as firm of a grip.

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