Surgical Gloves (Latex, Nitrile, Vinyl) Varying thicknesses Suppliers & Bulk Manufacturers

Available Forms: Latex gloves (natural rubber), Nitrile gloves (synthetic rubber, latex-free), Vinyl gloves (PVC-based)

Available Strengths: Varying thicknesses

Reference Brands: -

Category: Medical Devices

Sterile surgical gloves in natural rubber latex and latex-free synthetic materials, with vinyl options for examination use, for hospital purchasing teams, tender buyers and medical device distributors.

Product Description:

Surgical gloves are sterile, single-use gloves that keep a barrier between the surgical team's hands and the operating field. Natural rubber latex gives close fit, feel and elasticity but carries an allergy risk. Synthetic surgical gloves, typically polyisoprene, polychloroprene (neoprene) or nitrile, are the latex-free choice. Vinyl (PVC) gloves are mainly non-sterile examination or task gloves and rarely suit surgery, so check how any vinyl item is classed. Powdered medical gloves are banned in the US.

Buyers choose by procedure and user. Orthopaedic and long cases often use thicker gloves or double gloving with a coloured under-glove that shows perforations, while microsurgery needs thin gloves with high tactile sensitivity. Thickness, length, cuff design, the inner donning coating and chemical resistance all matter, and gloves for cytotoxic work should be tested to ASTM D6978. For latex, extractable protein content is a key specification. Accelerator-free synthetic gloves suit users with type IV chemical allergy.

Sourcing notes. Surgical gloves are medical devices. Key standards are ISO 10282 for sterile rubber surgical gloves, ASTM D3577 in the US and the EN 455 series in Europe. In the EU they carry CE marking under the Medical Device Regulation; in the US they need FDA 510(k) clearance. Ask for the ISO 13485 certificate, sterilisation validation with sterility assurance level, pinhole AQL and batch test reports. Store cool, dry and away from sunlight. Specify material, sterile or not, powder-free, sizes, thickness, packing and target market.