Are nylon gloves safe?

What are nylon gloves made of?

Nylon gloves are made from two main materials: traditional plastic and biodegradable nylon.

Traditional plastic gloves

PE plastic is the material used to produce nylon gloves. With its light, transparent, thin, flexible, durable and waterproof properties. They are designed to fit the hands of adults, helping users to operate easily and naturally.

There are two types of disposable nylon gloves: virgin plastic PE and recycled plastic PE.

Virgin plastic gloves

Made from 100% PE plastic without impurities, without any additives. Highly durable, flexible, often used to process food, fresh food or processed food.

Recycled plastic gloves

Made from recycled PE with additives, they are widely used in household cleaning or in contact with chemicals such as dyes, etc., and should not be used in contact with food.

Biodegradable nylon gloves

These are made from completely natural materials such as sugarcane bagasse, cornstarch, etc. The product can self-destruct when exposed to a suitable environment. Biodegradable gloves are durable, light and non-toxic during use.

Are nylon gloves safe to use?

Benefits of using nylon gloves

• Protect personal safety: PE gloves help protect your hands from direct contact with harmful agents such as chemicals, dust, bacteria, etc. This is especially important in the industrial and medical sectors.
• Waterproof: Helps you work in wet conditions without fear of water getting on your hands.
• Reduce the risk of infection: In the medical field, using these gloves helps reduce the risk of infection and the transmission of bacteria between patients and medical staff.

Risks

• Nylon gloves are not always the best choice, especially in situations that require higher protection such as when exposed to strong toxic substances.
• During use, they can be torn or damaged, causing the risk of unwanted exposure.

How to use nylon gloves safely?

To be able to use nylon gloves most safely, you need to pay attention to the following issues:

• Choose the right type of glove: Choose the type of nylon glove that is suitable for the specific job you are going to protect and reduce the risk of infection.
• Check gloves before use: Before putting on gloves, check that they are not torn, damaged or have holes.
• Wear gloves properly: Make sure the gloves fit your hands for comfort when using.
• Change gloves when necessary: ​​When they are torn, damaged, or contaminated, change them immediately. Do not continue to use torn or dirty gloves because it will be unsafe.
• Use the right situation: This type of gloves is not suitable for contact with strong chemical liquids, high temperatures or toxic environments. In these situations, a more specialized type of glove should be used.

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